Ireland

Various articles and guides about Ireland.

The Taliban did NOT allow an Irish pub to stay open.

A fake tweet by a non-existent CNN reporter claims that the Taliban allowed an Irish pub to remain open in Kabul.

Irish politicians who have objected to housing plans.

A comprehensive list of TDs and local councillors that have objected to housing plans over the past 3-4 years.

Stop waiting for a crash. You cannot time the housing market.

Unfortunately, you cannot time the housing market. Crashes are unpredictable and do not come along often.

Why is Ireland “bad” at football?

Ireland is bad at football because the culture of competitiveness in our youth clubs prevents our footballers from reaching their full potential.

Why are people using pirate flags on Irish Twitter? 🏴‍☠️

Twitter users will put the pirate flag emoji in their name in order to let others know that they are anti-FFG.

What do “give out” and “giving out” mean in Ireland?

“Giving out” means to complain about something or scold someone. This phrase is only used by Irish people.

Do landlords in Ireland have to provide you with a vacuum cleaner?

There is no legal requirement in Ireland for landlords to provide a vacuum cleaner.

The Irish housing crisis explained.

A simple “dummies” guide to the housing crisis in Ireland.

Paying tax on OnlyFans income in Ireland.

Irish people who receive money from OnlyFans are sole traders.

What are rashers in Ireland?

Rashers are slices of bacon that contain a mixture of side bacon and back bacon (Canadian bacon). They are common in Ireland and the UK.

How big is Ireland compared to the United States?

A map showing the size difference between the United States and Ireland.

Is Ireland a socialist country?

Ireland is a capitalist country. Anyone who says otherwise is just wrong.

The most dangerous places in Dublin.

In this guide, we will list some of the most dangerous areas in Dublin. We will also explain why each place has a bad reputation.

Is Ireland a part of the United Kingdom?

This is a simple guide that explains whether Ireland is a part of the UK or not.

What is the drinking age in Ireland?

A guide to drinking age laws in Ireland.

Why didn’t Ireland want Apple’s €13 billion?

This article looks at the reasons why the Irish government refused to take Apple’s €13 billion fine.

Photographs of Xtra-vision: Ireland’s last video rental chain.

Xtra-vision was a popular movie and game rental store in Ireland. Sadly, it closed its doors in January of 2016.

Why did Ireland vote twice on the Lisbon Treaty?

Whenever this topic is brought up, Eurosceptics will often try to frame it as though Ireland was forced to vote on the exact same treaty twice.

Can you fail your driving test for driving too slowly?

You can fail your driving test if you drive too slowly. This is because overcaution is a sign that you are not confident behind the wheel.

No, we do not serve the “Irish Car Bomb” drink in Ireland.

The other day, I saw someone asking whether the “Irish Car Bomb” drink is popular in Ireland.

Are Irish people religious? Is the Catholic Church dying in Ireland?

In the not-too-distant past, the people of Ireland were extremely religious. However, that is no longer the case.

Was Gerry Adams in the IRA?

In this article, we look at all of the evidence that suggests Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams was a member of the IRA.

Funny Father Ted Quotes

A list of some of the funniest Father Ted quotes.

My experience of the Celtic Tiger Years

The Celtic Tiger years and the Irish financial meltdown, as seen through my eyes.

What does the word “Shinnerbots” mean?

Shinnerbots is a pejorative term that refers to “fanatical” Sinn Fein supporters on the Internet.

The Irish school system explained.

In this article, we will explain how the Irish school system is structured.

Just Irish Things

A collection of #justirishthings

Everything you need to know about Ireland

Before travelling to Ireland, there are a number of things that you should know.

Shops and businesses that have closed in Wexford

A look back on some of the businesses that have closed in Wexford Town over the past few years.

Ireland in 1987 – The Year in Review.

A look at Ireland in the year 1987.

Do Irish people call it soccer or football?

This question arose during one of those riveting “soccer vs. football” debates. Predictably, it didn’t take long before the discussion devolved into an argument, with random punters from different countries around the world throwing their handbags at one another and calling each other names. God bless the Internet. Wait, what’s the issue here? To Americans, […]

Movie Magic website: A forgotten Irish rental store.

Here are some screenshots of the old Movie Magic website, which no longer exists. Movie Magic was a video rental chain that existed in Ireland up until about 2007 or so. During my early teens, Movie Magic was the store I’d visit whenever I wanted to rent a PlayStation game or a movie. This was […]