Life of Riley

[curiosity]

Me & my sister tell our other halves they have a "life of Riley" then we thought, who is Riley and what life did they have? This was last asked in 2001 and the answers weren't that good, hence asking the 2005 people.

[Piper-AK]

Oh, really?

[Quizmonster]

Click here for an answer from the noted etymologist and lexicographer, Michael Quinion. If he doesn't know, nobody does!

[Tatty Rollox]

..... and here is Old Mother Riley and Kitty McShane ....

[Piper-AK]

My previous answer looks really rude and snotty.  I'm sorry about that - I was drunk and trying to be witty.  Hope you don't hate me curiosity!

[curiosity]

Not at all Piper, I was so drunk I thought you were giving the right answer. I enjoy any answers.