‘Meanwhile In Ireland’: 50 Funny Posts That Capture Ireland’s Charm (New Pics)
Interview With ExpertIreland is a place where the grass is greenest and the rain never forgets to RSVP.
Nestled in the North Atlantic, it is full of rolling hills, old castles, and pubs where strangers become best friends after three beers and have a lively debate about who really invented whiskey.
To get a better understanding of this distinct corner of the world, let's look at the Instagram account 'Meanwhile in Ireland.' Since 2014, it has regularly shared pictures and jokes that perfectly describe local life.
Also, don't miss the chat we had with traveler Helene Sula—you'll find it in between the pictures.
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And then I remembered this species hosts most university lectures on earth.
Load More Replies...This is peak ireland!!! You once wore a hat that people mocked? Twenty years later you're still known as johnny hat!
Ireland has several distinct regional cultures rather than a single national one, and the daily lives of city dwellers are in some ways much different from those living in the countryside.
For example, whereas Dublin is described as one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, the Blasket Islands of Dingle Bay, off Ireland's southwestern coast, seem almost a throwback to earlier centuries.
"... you are supposed to support me when I want to kill somebody!"
Load More Replies...Best I could find on the interwebs 😁 Scots-Bat-...7dcd41.jpg
My cousin is called Soap on his GAA team because he showered after a match before going to the pub
This is why I come to Bored Panda - to find daft things like this that put a smile on my face.
Lived in Florida the first 35 years of my life. They were good times but I have no desire to return. Too hot, too many people.
Being a Florida Man or Woman for even a week can be life changing.
I’ve been here since ‘75. At least I haven’t made the news…yet.
Load More Replies..."Ireland's charm lies in its breathtaking landscapes, from the rugged Cliffs of Moher to the serene rolling hills of the countryside," Helene Sula, the woman behind the travel and lifestyle blog Helene in Between, told Bored Panda.
"Its rich history, vibrant folklore, and iconic music traditions create an atmosphere that feels both timeless and welcoming. There's truly no place quite like it! But what really separates Ireland for me, is not just how green and vibrant it is, it's how welcoming people are. You feel like you're instantly part of a community. There's something so special about being in a place where you feel confident."
Only somebody faking an Irish accent wouldn’t be able to tell that an Irish accent was faked…
A friend of mine has lived here 15 years and still can't pull off a fake irish accent!! On the other hand I have a friend from Poland who's lived here 5 years and for the most part he has a strong Irish accent. But have yet to meet anyone who can pull off a fake irish accent.
Load More Replies...When my son was a freshman in high school he had to the start school year in a different district than his friends. We were in the Suburban area of Ft Worth TX. He convinced all the students he was a foreign exchange student from Ireland. He was so thankful when he was switched back to his hone district after just one semester. He said it was going to be a challenge to keep it up all school year
You know they say "God made whiskey to keep the Irish from ruling the earth"
Can we all pause a moment and appreciate the effort made above to protect our sensibilities? 🤣🤣🤣
Indeed, many of the Irish people participate in the lively folk culture, at least on some level, as they attend the country’s numerous (amateur) musical, dance, and storytelling events.
A great many also engage in crafts, producing items such as glass, ceramics, ironwork, wood turning, linens, embroidery, and knitwear.
Irish fashion has also advanced beyond the still-popular Aran sweater, with various designers including Aoife McNamara, The Tweed Project, Niamh O'Neill, and many more establishing trends that appeal both nationally and internationally.
Oh this made me LOl!!! Nothing like an o neills jersey in a profile pic and a fan of the 2 johnnies and tractors to be a giveaway!!!
Californian here. I have idea when anything in my life happened, only that it did.
We have it for the other way too. If we say 'in a minute', or 'in a bit', that could be anywhere between now and 100 years depending on the context. For example, My mam felt the need to remind me yesterday that it's my birthday 'in a minute', My birthday is at the end of December.
I deleted DuoLingo too. I love learning languages, but DuoLingo has gone to the dogs.
I'd admire the bravery it takes to publicly admit to being a moron except that I'm sure you only said it because you're stupid.
Load More Replies...An untrained ear can take a minute to get used to the sounds of the Irish language.
From the local names that no one outside can seem to pronounce to the varied accents that you might encounter, Irishisms are certainly a breed of their own.
The Irish have their own national language, and it tends to bleed into everyday conversational English too.
Saoirse is actually Sir-Sha. Weird but beautiful.🤗
Load More Replies...Niamh; Said just like 'Neve', as in Neve Campbell (possibly showing my age now). Siobhan; As above is fine. Saoirse; 2 ways, either 'Sear-Sha' or 'Suur-sha'. Tadgh??? It's actually 'Tadhg'; 'Tie-g' is how you say it. Say 'Tiger' without the 'er'. Caoimhe; One of my fav names. Pronounced 'Kee-Va'. Daithí; is 'Dah-He'.
In solidarity: the first time I encountered an Irish name was in Bananarama :)
Load More Replies...My daughter went to school (in the US) with a girl named Caoimhe (parents from Ireland). Teachers never had a chance lol.
The first time I saw the name Siobhan I thought it was from India. For Slavic people languages that don't pronounce half the words are so weird.
Yeah, I wish kids were given this on their first day of school. Would've saved me a lot of problems :-)
I love the name Saoirse. It's impossible for me to not say it in an Irish accent.
Ah ; I went out with a lovely Irish girl in Jersey back when I was fit, fearless, horny and capable of anything, including chatting up a stunning, green eyed, red haired and incredibly well read and intelligent girl on a little jaunt out to a far flung drinking hole several miles from where both of us lived at that time. Her name was Grainne, pronounced Groin. My name is Hugh in English but Aodh in Gaelic. we were known amongst our friends for the year or so we were together as 'Odd Groin'. She was delightful and I wish we'd stayed together. Hey ho.
I stared at Ireland for a long time thinking “where’s the guy in the hat??”
it looks like a penguin in a tiny top hat lazily pointing to just below cork, but perhaps that's just me
Luckily, the locals should help you with it! "Irish people are some of the friendliest and most genuine you'll meet," Helene said, and even though I've been there only once, I can personally attest to her words.
"They have a knack for storytelling and humor, making every interaction memorable. Their warmth and hospitality make visitors feel instantly at home. And somehow, everyone excels at music?! You can walk in almost any pub and there's a fantastic musician singing his or her heart out!" the traveler added.
Yeah, only for those who ignore the part of history where, e..g., the Scottish King James VI (aka James I of England) decided to settle Ulster with hard-line Protestants from Scotland. Just saying...
Load More Replies...We love the Scots as our own brothers and sisters. We love the Welsh too! Though... more like that weird cousin that likes to lick rocks, 'Ay, that Da-vid! He's a bit odd, but he's family'.
I recommend Al Murray's series Why Does Everyone Hate the English and Why Does Everyone Hate the British - funny but informative. Of course, everyone hates us because we're the best ;)
I used to work with a lady from Ireland and a man from Scotland. Their conversations were loud and spicy.
Oh remember the day when TWO dogs got in, and they started doing the thing? Stuff of legends that
When rhey were stuck together backwards trying to get away?
Load More Replies...My nephew and niece are at a high school that has a service dog, if there’s a particular need for him then he’s assigned to that student for a period of time, otherwise you can just visit him at the support services room. He’s the most chilled Golden Retriever you could wish to meet apparently.
Given the notorious good nature of golden retrievers, I have to assume that dog was living their dream.
Load More Replies......And the dog had fleas the size of squirrels, so you'd try and catch them to shove down Michael's shirt.
If you go in for a checkup it's "What's your date of birth" about a dozen times. So I'll say yesterday or the 31st of February or something that might appear to be witty but...
I'm going to have to ask for an explanation for this one. I've got a pretty good vocabulary but I understand irish names are just impossible to pronounce from the spelling. Is it "peeve"?
For those who are planning to visit Ireland for the first time, Helene suggests packing layers. "The weather can change quickly, so be prepared for rain or shine," she said.
Then you'll be prepared to fully embrace the local culture. "Spend time in a traditional pub, enjoy live music, and try classic dishes like Irish stew or soda bread," she added. "Go beyond Dublin. While the capital is fantastic, the real magic lies in exploring smaller towns and natural wonders. Renting a car to discover the countryside is highly recommended. You can drive on the left—if I can do it... so can you!"
If you will still have some time in the evenings between hopping around the country, check out Helene's debut novel Two O'Clock on a Tuesday at Trevi Fountain: A Search for an Unconventional Life Abroad. It's about taking risks and following your dreams while staying grounded.
I was at a gig on Saturday in the east of the state and talking to the girlfriend of one of the band members. Asked where she lived, which was 4 hours south west of where were, in a small town 'we probably never heard of'. The town was where my uncle was born and my grandad taught for a few years, 50ish years ago!
American of Irish decent. I have 36 first cousins and a ton of second and third cousins. My cousins who remained in our home town in Illinois had to run every potential date or mate by their parents and aunts and uncles to make sure we weren't related.
In Iceland there's an app to see if you're related before proceeding :)
Load More Replies..."If there were only three Irishmen left in the world, two of them would be in a corner talking about the other one." - Irish playwright, Brendan Behan
It's about that way in Montana. Now that we've finally got over a million citizens it's a little more difficult, but inevitable...
This is a deliberate ploy on the part of the lad at the checkout. If he sees a girl he fancies, he can use this line. If she says Yes, great! If she says No, he goes with the 'It's part of the deal' bit to save face, no embarrassment.
There is one relic in the church from the time of the Crusades and the war with Salad-inn.
that made me sigh so hard my bones rattled within my skin like a bag of lego duplos. for that, you deserve an upvote.
Load More Replies...Well healthful. Healthy means the plant was in good shape. Sorry, one of my pet grammarian peeves.
Load More Replies...My urologist recommended drinking plenty and lemon juice. Somewhere along the way that translated in my mind to margaritas.
Healthful people, healthfully. Example:My mom is healthy. She eats a healthful diet.
Our duvets come with loops and our covers have ties, in the corners and half way across to stop this
Ooh I need those! Have never seen this in my country unfortunately :(
Load More Replies...This is why I pin the corners (also makes it easier to put in because you pin it inside out and then just flip it the right way)
....mine slips, so the bottom of the fabric shows at the top..getting it back to fit the doona is a nightmare as I chose a natural fibre of heavy woven cotton and large size.. argh I am 86 and under five feet tall.Screammmmm!
Fasteners please! What are the designers thinking!? I say pin, or velcro the corners. Makes me crazy! This might be Shark Tank material (no pun intended).
Ah!!! Our pork sausages are the nicest!!! Blasphemy!! Lol
Load More Replies...It got delivered https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/donegal-postman-delivers-letter-to-your-man-with-the-glasses-1.2289890
Post/Zip codes are still relatively new to Ireland. They were only introduced in 2015 (Dublin had them since the early 1900's, and Cork had "Districts") and they still only "encourage" to use them. You could easily write to my nan from anywhere in the world by just putting, {name}, Near {Closest Town}, Co Mayo, Ireland.
Meanwhile, the correctly addressed package my wife shipped to a friend in N. Ireland went back and forth between Miami and Dublin THREE TIMES OVER SIX MONTHS before coming back to us. I've never been to Ireland and that package went three times.
The trouble comes with the UK postal services. If it says 'Ireland' They will forward it to Dublin. Dublin says, 'This 'aint ours. Send it back!' Northern Ireland in part of the UK and half of the people responsible for the postal service don't know the difference. Try putting just the addressee name, house number & Street name, then the postcode, then you should have better luck.
Load More Replies...I knew a person who received a letter address "Green Mail Box, XXX Highway, XXX City, NC USA It was from a former student.
Love it I am sure a special effort was made to make the PO service look fantastic
Writing to family in a town called castlerea it was just name, street name, Castlerea, Co Roscommon. No door numbers because everyone knew where himself or herself or your one lived.
I got a card once in the post that had a very similar type of address!!! I was seriously impressed!
I may be mistaken, but I thought I saw one where they just drew a map and it got delivered
"I'm an atheist. A Catholic atheist" - also Dara O'Bríain and it always amazes me that I know exactly what he means.
Load More Replies...I'm not religious either, but saying that St. Anthony rhyme out loud whenever I lose something works every single time
Same and the statue of Prague in the garden before an event for the good weather 🤣
They got the count wrong it's 8 out 8- what do you think you're going to get when you order the steamed vegetables? It ain't gonna be carrots or broccoli- were talking Ireland- it's steamed POTATOES!
It's not a bin, it's just a negative pint of Guinness. negguinn-6...2bf9b1.jpg
Or American - "Old Frothingslosh - The Pale Stale Ale with the Foam on the Bottom!"
Load More Replies...That's an English newspaper though. In other news, did you know that Guinness was actually prescribed and used in some UK hospitals at least into the 1980s?
When I had my daughter in 1986, my doctor prescribed a can of Guinness every day, to give me iron. True! I came to like it!
Load More Replies...Going way way back women were prescribed porter which is a similar thing
My gran was prescribed a glass of stout, every night at bedtime, as a tonic.
Funnily enough they've done studies and it is actually possible to survive on a diet of potatoes, milk, and oatmeal (just for molybdenum). You'd eventually run into some health issues as it would be difficult to eat enough to get all of your daily allowance of certain vitamins and minerals, but for just survival purposes, you could do worse.
Hmmm...iron and the vitamins B and C might feel a bit neglected.
Load More Replies...This doesn't seem to be particularly Irish, given his moniker ends "gb".
Joseph of Joseph and technicolour dream coat fame I believe
Load More Replies...It's an 8 hour drive from the north end of Ireland to the south end. It's an ELEVEN hour drive across TEXAS (the US's biggest state) - North to South OR East to West.
Wonder how many thought this was real (on both sides of the ocean)?
Hey, I can see my university from here! And my house. And your house.
Well.... Ireland is the name of the island. The Republic of Ireland is the main country. Northern Ireland the bit at the top. So original poster is correct. There's a great YouTube clip by Grey on the division and naming convention of the British Isles and Ireland. But I'll probably get down voted for this as it's an emotive topic, and a pedantic point.
But it's specifically a map, not just the island
Load More Replies...My aunt had one of these!!!! I dont think it had the city or town names on it though
It's good to touch the green green grass of home🎶 That song was played in the ad for Telecom Eireann and the phone turned into this one. They used to give that phone out in raffles. Then a few years later you could buy them from the phone company.
Smacked up? As in 'injected with a class A opiate-based narcotic'?
Load More Replies...Sipping the foam? That was a full pint when he picked it up. 🤣🤣
Load More Replies...TIL the venn diagram crossover between introverts and Irish folk is pretty clear
It's true. It also applies a rain filter to prevent showing us sunshine.
You can on the Irish stuff. They keep the best stuff back.
Load More Replies...Two types of illegal d***s. Ice - Methamphetamine. Spice - Synthetic Cannabinoids.
Translation: The local branch of the Gaelic Athletic Association held a fundraiser, where the top prize was a young female cow (that had not yet given birth). The local school for young children (aged under 12 years old) picked the name. The local priest announced the cow's name as 'Ice Spice'.
Load More Replies...Yes, and panel show his appearance, such as on QI, are legendary. But why's he in this picture, and what's supposed to be the relevance of it?
Load More Replies...I was sorting one of my wardrobes out recently and came across a pound note in a suit jacket pocket. The pound note went out of circulation in 1988.
One of the Scottish banks still issues them, or at least did last time I checked.
Load More Replies...This is a cursed object... please go to confession immediately and think of what you've done.
Before she was on UK's popstars the rivals where she joined girls aloud, she was on Irish popstars where you had to be 18 and she was kicked off when it came out she was only 16 (honestly much funnier than I explain it watching her get confused over her own date of birth)
Load More Replies...Watch this, this is go hilarious!: https://youtu.be/6ICE2PVGgLg?si=qwO_RDTqztmfJugK
That looks like Nadine Coyle from Girls Aloud. Beyond that, I'm thinking "What?"
Before she was on UK's popstars the rivals where she joined girls aloud, she was on Irish popstars where you had to be 18 and she was kicked off when it came out she was only 16 (honestly much funnier than I explain it watching her get confused over her own date of birth)
Load More Replies...Doesn't fully work. Top left (my neck of the woods), is a mix of 'acts mean' and 'acts nice' and is nice. Top right (Northern Ireland) is more 'Is nice, until mean'. The others are about right.
I grew up in acts mean is nice and must say it's fairly accurate.
Yes! BP, more like this! Entertaining things, not stuff that makes you want to give up on humanity.
Load More Replies...OK I have to admit when I read the title I was thinking "oh here we go 🙄" but as an irish person a lot of these were spot on! 🤣
Loved this. I'm half Irish (explains the bright orange hair and freckles I grew up with) and half German. Yes, I can DRINK!
As a scott/german I love this comment, we should go to the pub sometime
Load More Replies..."Ireland is a place where the grass is greenest" Yeah, because the buggers are all over here walking on ours. OK, before the perpetually outraged continue their downvoting, this was a joke between Stephen Fry and the definitely Irish Dara O'Brien on an episode of QI. Fry: Dara, why is the grass greener in Ireland? O'Brien: It's because of the amount of rain we get over there. Fry: No, it's because you're all over here walking on ours.
UKGrandad: I mean, really? Once upon a time, back in the 1970s, I received a copy of "The Official Irish Joke Book" as a gift. As you'd expect, the jokes were on the whole based on insulting racial stereotypes, but at least they were mostly funny.
Load More Replies...Yes! BP, more like this! Entertaining things, not stuff that makes you want to give up on humanity.
Load More Replies...OK I have to admit when I read the title I was thinking "oh here we go 🙄" but as an irish person a lot of these were spot on! 🤣
Loved this. I'm half Irish (explains the bright orange hair and freckles I grew up with) and half German. Yes, I can DRINK!
As a scott/german I love this comment, we should go to the pub sometime
Load More Replies..."Ireland is a place where the grass is greenest" Yeah, because the buggers are all over here walking on ours. OK, before the perpetually outraged continue their downvoting, this was a joke between Stephen Fry and the definitely Irish Dara O'Brien on an episode of QI. Fry: Dara, why is the grass greener in Ireland? O'Brien: It's because of the amount of rain we get over there. Fry: No, it's because you're all over here walking on ours.
UKGrandad: I mean, really? Once upon a time, back in the 1970s, I received a copy of "The Official Irish Joke Book" as a gift. As you'd expect, the jokes were on the whole based on insulting racial stereotypes, but at least they were mostly funny.
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