There's a new book out at the moment called You Know You’re Irish When...by Seamus O’Conaill. He’s compiled a list of things that are unique to us Irish – and he’s nailed it! And I'm not just saying it because I'm a book nerd - this one seems really fun! (Also, as a sidenote; if you haven't read it already, The Martian is WELL worth a read)
For example...
- Lighting a candle before exams
- Every dinner you ate as a child was boiled
- You’ve no idea the difference between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail
- You’ve never figured out how to shut your mouth and eat your dinner
- Your home has a “good room” that is 3 degrees colder than the rest of the house.
The listeners of the Early Breakfast Show chimed in with their own uniquely Irish experiences. Have a little read below - you'll probably recognise one or two familiar traits!
Morning Paula. You know you're Irish when seeing your friends only ever really involves a pub
Morning Paula, you know you're Irish when, drink pots of tea, bacon and cabbage, loads of potatoes, please play some coronas, dosed with the cold, Ceire :) xx
Morning Shifty, you know you’re Irish when: a night "on the dry" means laying off the Guinness. (All other alcoholic drinks are acceptable.) Martin
Visitors biscuits!
Morning P. You know you're Irish when the Christmas dinner is so big it could feed a small army, Kate
You know you’re Irish when all of your conversations end up taking about death - Danny Wexford
@sweetpmac You know you're irish when you're making tea, take out the milk, take a quick whiff, "sure it's grand" and pour
— A. Notherbeer (@twopintsplease) October 13, 2015
...I'm a county minor is a legitimate chat up line. ...Kevin, on way north.
You know you’re Irish when you’re on a sun holiday wearing socks with sandals. From Gussy, heading for the big smoke
@sweetpmac @todayfm when your day is made at half seven in the am by your ma telling you she's making steak pie.
— Daniel Winter ©™ (@Dan_LUFC_Winter) October 13, 2015
You know you’re Irish when you’re told to put the messages into the press! Big DAVE
Sweetp you know you’re Irish when you’re a few days into your holidays and you’re gasping for a proper cuppa, a bag of Tayto and a batch loaf. Tom
You know you’re Irish when you land in Lanzarote and half the people complain that it’s too hot...DAVE
@sweetpmac you know your Irish when you leave on the immersion
— darren roche (@darrenrochefree) October 13, 2015
You know you're Irish when visitors call and the first thing you do is offer them tea, or something to eat. Graham in Dungarvan
Paula, hope you’re well? Y.K.Y.Irish when.... Your brother or cousin is called John Paul, JR or Jack 'cos we love naming our kids after our heroes! Rory-DL
@sweetpmac @todayfm You ask the barman for a Vodka and Red!! 😀
— Vana (@vananna36) October 13, 2015
You know you’re Irish when you are abroad any you get upset when they have no Cadbury Chocolate. Lovely listening to you in Germany, cheer up my Morning Cadbury craving with a song, you can choose., like me you have class taste. Garry.
You know you're Irish when.... you text a national radio station and the presenter not only reads out your text, but then says "let's all applaud the funky baboon." – Matt (thanks Matt!)
