Shoneenism

Shoneenism is a term used in Ireland to describe an ostensible Irishman who is viewed as adhering to Anglophile snobbery. One suggested etymology is seoinín, "Little John", referring to John Bull. The term is always uncomplimentary; the diminutive ending ‘een’ (Gaelic ín), when used in this manner has a loading of contempt. The shoneen or adherent of shoneenism, is characterized by his admiration for the people and culture of upper class England, and by his corresponding disdain for his native customs and traditions, especially the Gaelic language, Gaelic games and traditional music.

Since the eighteen hundreds, the words 'shoneen' and 'shoneenism' have been used as terms of derision by Irish nationalists. The following lines written around the year 1890, have been attributed to land-leaguer, John Honohan of Donoughmore, County Cork:

There is not in this wide world a creature so mean,
As that mongrel of mongrels, the Irish shoneen!

Irish politicians still take pains to avoid the label, since historically it has jeopardized their chances of re-election.

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