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I am Irish. I have a very typical Irish/European build. (Pale and curvy) but I can say that I don't eat potatoes at every meal, don't even like sauerkraut and don't do many things "Irish". I have wanted to go to Ireland since I was like 5 but that's because I knew that's where the fae started or well the stories originated from. I'll go through my heritage first so it makes sense lol.

Ok so I live in Canada and my main background is Irish and Welsh. I've been reading and studying about the fae and different gods, deity's and folklore/mythology since I was 3 years old. My dad used to read all these stories and creatures to me. My dad is atheist and my mom is christian (kind of). I am pagan/wicca. I always sort of fit into the celtic pagan beliefs more than anything else, I always found celtic folklore more interesting than anything else but I've found myself a coven and I practice wicca. I'm 22 by the way so I've been studying for about 20 years on these things. Did you know that Ireland is also where the largest werewolf colony was until they were chased out (don't remember why) and now the largest werewolf colony is located in Canada.

It sounds to me like you're falling into that catagory that many Irish decendants fall into. The taste for certain foods isn't genetic (but I do love myself a good Yorkshire pudding dinner). Be careful that you aren't doing things or liking things just because it's Irish and you are trying to find your connection to your Irish background. you can't adopt certain mannerisms and tastes genetically, you can get these from being surrounded by them on a regular basis though.

My little brother is one of those people who thinks our heritage is so strong and he does so many ridiculous things because it's Irish. For example; st. Patty's day. My brother celebrates that and makes a big deal about him being Irish and it being more important to him...he didn't even know what st. patty's day was about. (for any who doesn't know it was when st. Patrick came to Ireland and chased out the snakes and said that god gave him the power to chase those snakes out and spread the catholic religion). My brother is atheist...I think and when I told him that was what that day was about he was appalled. (My brother is very close minded). He also uses the Irish Springs body wash....none of us like the smell but he says it's Irish so he has to use it. There's finding your roots and being connected to your roots and then there's ignorant connections to roots because it's cool. My little brother falls into that catagory of it's cool so I like it......

Not necessarily. I'm sorry if I came across as rude it's not what I meant to. It's very possible that the interest has been peaked inside you or the draw to the natural magic has grabbed hold of you. I didn't know you had visited Ireland, was it beautiful? There is nothing wrong with being interested in Ireland or wanting to learn everything you can about it.

I fall into the category of German/Hungarian. My great grandparents came in through Elise Island when they were children with their mother and fathers. We've always held onto our heritage when it comes to food, and other such traditions. My great grandparents still speak a little bit of German, but I only speak little bits. I lived in Germany recently for 6 years and picked up just enough of the language to get by. I hate beer by the way, which baffles my parents who are avid beer drinkers. I prefer a good brandy. I guess I take after my great grandpa who also enjoys a good Brandy before dinner.
I have brown hair, olive green and brown eyes, stocky/curvy build and pale skin. I have a quick temper, but am mostly pretty laid back and easy to get along with.

I have what is known as the gypsy bloodline meaning my blood consists of Eastern European decent. I am mostly German and Irish with a little bit of other bloodlines these include Cherokee, and Iranian mixed in. You wanting to reach out towards you Irish heritage is natural. I embrace mine by listening to Irish music, learning some of the language, and I love the fae! I also have some of the characteristics you describe for yourself. Don't be afraid to go after who you truly are...you have the choice to believe in or do whatever you like.

I'm just Native American, Jewish and Black... I have native american ancestry on both my mother and father's side, and are very dominating in my appearance and bodily shape. Short, medium warm complexion, and curvy (pear-shape). I know both tribes and their history, maternal is Navajo and paternal is Blackfeet/Hopi.
On my mother's side, which I hold accountable for the most of mu ancestral knowledge is because my mother. I'm very well versed in my people culture and history, and was always raised to love other people's backgrounds and cultures for their diverse beauty.

However, I love the Celtic and Gaelic culture and history because of the fae because I grew hearing the stories and fairy tales, alongside Native American tales and folklore.

I have such a Jewish nose heart