Ireland

Various articles and guides about Ireland.

Photos of Xtra-vision.

Xtra-vision was a popular movie and games rental store in Ireland.

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?

A lot of learner drivers react with confusion when they discover that they can fail their driving test for driving too slowly.

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. For the most part, they were devout Catholics.

Was Gerry Adams in the IRA?

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

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 term that refers to “fanatical” Sinn Fein supporters on the Internet.

Irish school system explained.

An explanation / drill-down of 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 online shit-slinging match where random punters from various different countries around the world flung their handbags at one another and called each other names. God bless the Internet. Wait, what’s the issue […]

Movie Magic website

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