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Ah, Ireland. A beautiful country known for its stunning coastlines, rich culture, love for the potato and for giving the world St. Patrick’s Day. With a population of just over 5 million, Ireland has still managed to make quite the mark on the world. 

Another thing the Irish should be known for is their great sense of humor. We took a trip to the Ireland subreddit to dive into their culture and had a great time. With over 500k members, r/Ireland shares a wide variety of posts from memes mocking the English to jokes about their country’s impressive alcohol consumption. We’ve gathered our favorite posts, so pour yourself a Guinness, turn on your favorite Cranberries album and settle in for your Irish lesson of the day. And when you’ve finished this list, check out another Bored Panda piece highlighting Irish humor right here.

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How Beautiful

How Beautiful

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Joanne Cassells
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In return the irish sent over 2.5million Euro during Covid to the Choctaw tribe as a way of repaying their generosity. A fund was set up and if you look at the names of the donations it's Irish people all over the world letting them know we never forgot their kindness.

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In celebration of Irish culture, let’s take a moment to acknowledge some of the most beautiful parts of their country. Ireland has no shortage of scenic views and stunning landscapes, so we’ll mention a few that you can keep in your back pocket until you one day make that bucket list trip. According to the CN Traveller, one of the most famous notable spots in Ireland is the Cliffs of Moher. Towering 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean for about 9 miles along the coastline, these cliffs provide breathtaking views. The best time to visit is at sunset when you may be surrounded by tourists, but you’ll definitely be provided with a fantastic view.

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Seems About Right

Seems About Right

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LeighAnne Brown-Pedersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unpopular opinion, but demonizing landlords makes small one-property landlords like myself want to quit and sell. I turned my townhouse into a rental when we got married. I get calls DAILY from corporations wanting to buy it from me. Who do you think raises rent more… hint, not me.

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Next, the CN Traveller advises visitors add Connemara to their list of exciting sights. The Connemara region stretches across County Galway and is home to a wide variety of nature including lakes, bogland, mountains filled with sheep, a rugged coastline, hidden bays and charming small towns. You can also see Killary Harbour, Ireland’s only fjord and the Alcock and Brown monument. The 40,000 acre Connemara National Park even features beautiful hiking trails for adventurous travelers.

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Gerard Hennessy And His Letter To The Irish Times Is Undoubtedly The Best Thing I’ve Read This Year

Gerard Hennessy And His Letter To The Irish Times Is Undoubtedly The Best Thing I’ve Read This Year

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I Once Wore A Silver Jacket

I Once Wore A Silver Jacket

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Yeah, the dilithium crystal shattered and shorted out the warp core. Lucky I had a spare or I wouldn't have made it at all."

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Going Through My Screenshots & Found This Gem

Going Through My Screenshots & Found This Gem

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Liam Walsh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't blame people for the actions of their ancestors. You can only blame people for what they personally do. Just let go of historical hate.

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Another exciting stop in Ireland is one of many former regional railways that have been converted into off-road walking and cycling routes for active visitors to explore. The Waterford Greenway is a 28-mile trail stretching from Waterford to Dungarvan, featuring exciting views of the countryside and old railway tunnels along the way. Lastly, the CN Traveller notes that visiting the city of Dublin is a must. With both the Dublin Bay and the River Liffey, Dublin is a gorgeous city with many views of water and Georgian architecture.

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Makes Me Proud To Be Irish

Makes Me Proud To Be Irish

"Irish poet Horace de Vere Cole was an accentric prankster. He once ruined a 'pretentious and terrible play' by giving tickets for strategically selected seats to bald men. When the lights went up their shiny heads spelt out a swearword"

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Next, let’s celebrate some of the greatest contributions Ireland has made to the world. And I would be remiss if I did not mention Guinness beer. Founded in 1759, Guinness has become one of the most beloved beers of all time, due to its signature smooth and creamy finish. In 1988, Guinness made history by introducing an innovative “rocket widget” into their cans to keep the drink nitrogenized. Three years later, Guinness was even awarded “the Queen’s Award for Technological Achievement, beating the Internet to be voted by Britons as the best invention of the previous 40 years”.

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My Great Great Grandfather Friend Is Part Irish

My Great Great Grandfather Friend Is Part Irish

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Martha Meyer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being of Irish descent seems to be way more popular in the US than any other descent. Like it's the "cool" heritage.

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#11

An Open Letter To Boris

An Open Letter To Boris

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The President’s Dog, Síoda, Has Passed Away. Rip Síoda

The President’s Dog, Síoda, Has Passed Away. Rip Síoda

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Another great contribution Ireland has made to the world is creating some wonderful artists. I don’t know what I would do at karaoke nights without being able to sing “Linger” or “Zombie” by the Cranberries. Enya, Van Morrison, Thin Lizzy, Snow Patrol, Sinéad O’Connor, and U2 (Bono and company) are also all Irish. While it can be easy to forget their heritage when their accents are sometimes undetectable in songs, all of these artists are bonded by their culture.

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Even Mother Nature Knows A United Ireland Is Inevitable!

Even Mother Nature Knows A United Ireland Is Inevitable!

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Corey Smith
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It took me a second on this one. At first I thought it was the border between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Then I saw the colors of the Irish flag.

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#brexit Special

#brexit Special

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I perform the Irish exit so well, people don't realize that I left the room. Or enter. I will come in and sit/stand and hear the whole conversation until someone jumps because they didn't see me there.

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One Of My Favourite Things Ever Is The 300 Year Gap In Irish Inventions After Whiskey Was Invented

One Of My Favourite Things Ever Is The 300 Year Gap In Irish Inventions After Whiskey Was Invented

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Along the same lines of talented artists, the Irish have made a significant mark in the world of acting as well. Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Farrell are some of the most notable Irish film actors. But let’s not forget Michael Fassbender, Daniel Day-Lewis and Kenneth Branagh. In recent years, Saoirse Ronan has also made a huge splash in Hollywood by receiving 4 Oscar nominations (for her work in Atonement, Brooklyn, Lady Bird and Little Women) by the age of 26. 

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This Photo Of Starlings From The Irish Times Is Incredible

This Photo Of Starlings From The Irish Times Is Incredible

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I Painted A Mural Of Síoda Over The Last Few Days

I Painted A Mural Of Síoda Over The Last Few Days

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For those who don't read Gaelic, the mural says "St Síoda, dog of Ireland"

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Dublin Is Healing, Things Are Returning To Normal

Dublin Is Healing, Things Are Returning To Normal

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One of the most famous Irish people at the moment is Conor McGregor, the UFC fighter. Known as “The Notorious”, McGregor is the former UFC lightweight and featherweight champion and currently the world’s highest paid athlete. His whiskey brand, Proper No. 12, recently sold for $150 million. Though he’s also famous (or notorious) for his controversial behavior, including a bar fight in Dublin in 2019, and for having a loud mouth, McGregor continues to have millions of supporters worldwide.  

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I’m An Artist Who Paints Landscapes On Coins, Just Finished This And Thought I’d Share

I’m An Artist Who Paints Landscapes On Coins, Just Finished This And Thought I’d Share

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Let's Have A Cup Of Tea And Let This All Blow Over

Let's Have A Cup Of Tea And Let This All Blow Over

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While many of these memes poke fun at England and their complicated history with Ireland, it’s important to understand why the Irish feel that way. Great Britain has a long history of choosing themselves over Ireland, including the Act of Union in 1801. This act fully integrated Ireland into the UK and promised protection for the Irish economy, but within several years, completely abandoned any support and destroyed the Irish economy.  

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I Think A Burn That Bad Might Require A Trip Ton A+e

I Think A Burn That Bad Might Require A Trip Ton A+e

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tories are perfidious, shameless oath breakers. They are the sadistic yet spineless spawn and lackeys of a parasitic Aristocracy. They were elected in a landslide.

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You Tell 'Em Jerry

You Tell 'Em Jerry

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The Irish potato famine also leads back to the English. While many assume it was purely an unfortunate ecological accident, the Mises Institute reports that “the most glaring cause of the famine was not a plant disease, but England's long-running political hegemony over Ireland”. The English had conquered Ireland more than once and had taken large chunks of land. While the Irish farmers still worked the land, the owners primarily lived in England, remotely managing operations that they were not qualified to run.

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In response to the famine, the English did not seem very concerned about saving the Irish. “One account had the people of Massachusetts sending a ship of grain to Ireland that English authorities placed in storage claiming that it would disturb trade. Another report has the British government appealing to the Sultan of Turkey to reduce his donation from £10,000 to £1,000 in order not to embarrass Queen Victoria who had only pledged £1,000 to relief.”

#25

My 90yr Old Granda Still Insists On Cooking Me A Birthday Fry!

My 90yr Old Granda Still Insists On Cooking Me A Birthday Fry!

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Construction Sites In Ireland Display Only The Most Relevant Info

Construction Sites In Ireland Display Only The Most Relevant Info

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No need for the sign, we know that the pubs are open because of the general peacefulness of the scene. If pubs close down on Ireland, there would be total chaos.

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Applying For Mortgage In A Time Of Gouging Rents...

Applying For Mortgage In A Time Of Gouging Rents...

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The Irish are a tough bunch who have endured a complicated and difficult history while still managing to make significant contributions to the rest of the world. If bonding over sharing memes and tweets about their culture helps unite them, I'm all for it. Here’s to hoping their country is in for centuries of easier times, let’s see that famous luck of the Irish come through for them. 

Be sure to upvote your favorite posts, and whether you're Irish or not, let us know in the comments what your favorite thing about the beautiful country of Ireland is!

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Opening Paragraphs Of An Irish Times Review Of The “Big” Interview

Opening Paragraphs Of An Irish Times Review Of The “Big” Interview

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What A Real President Looks Like

What A Real President Looks Like

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Our American Counter Parts Who Have Hijacked Irishness For Their Racist Exploits; This Is Who We Are

Our American Counter Parts Who Have Hijacked Irishness For Their Racist Exploits; This Is Who We Are

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All Atms In Brussels Been Updated To This. Lads, Ye F*cking Love To See It

All Atms In Brussels Been Updated To This. Lads, Ye F*cking Love To See It

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Liam Walsh
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BP F e c k i n g is not a bad word in Ireland and that is most likely what was used here if claiming to be Irish.

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When The Nightclubs Open Back Up The Glow Will Be Seen From Space

When The Nightclubs Open Back Up The Glow Will Be Seen From Space

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is what happens when you use too much of Trump™ all Natural Can-O-Tan

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Frankie Boyle On Brexit

Frankie Boyle On Brexit

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not necessarily because of a shortage of food either, the cost of living is now so high people can't afford food

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Erie Go Brag

Erie Go Brag

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, THIS. Stop claiming a nationality you don't actually have. Recognize and celebrate your HERITAGE, of course. But claiming to BE Irish or Italian or whatever when you are not - in many cases have never even been to that country! - is just rude.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Agreed! My family has been in the US for three hundred years. Pretty sure we're not Irish anymore. And that's just my mom's side. My dad's side has been less but I don't claim to be German either. I just don't understand some people.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As mentioned elsewhere- people of Irish descent, Italian descent, and many others here in the US were discriminated against because of ethnicity. So a baby born in the US to Irish immigrant parents , an American baby, would be considered “Irish”. All of that pride that you find folks are finding irritating was a form of defiance and survival. Furthermore, When you’re a child no one asks you if you’re grandad was Irish they ask you if you’re Irish. We very well know that The full phrase is “of Irish descent” but Irish is short hand. Anyone who says Telly instead of television can get behind shorthand. Nobody likes a big horrible ugly American tourist for sure, but when we say we’re Irish here it Comes from a place of pride and connection, not just to the history of the Irish people in Ireland but to the generations of Irish Americans who had to fight unique battles here as well. Sorry it offends.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's probably even more than that. All of the non native Americans were uprooted when crossing the ocean. So they took part of "their" original homeland with them and keep the memory alive, to keep their roots alive. F.e. 20 years ago my family reconnected with part of our family tree, which left for america when they were "hunted" for being catholic in the 1600. They call us their cousins from switzerland, which I think is nice, gives the feeling of being linked even though you are far away...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We’re not claiming to be Irish. We’re claiming what our immigrant group went through was unique because it originated in Ireland. My ancestor dug the Erie Canal. Roosevelt’s ancestor owned the Erie Canal. Just because they were both in America doesn’t make them American and nothing else.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it mostly comes down to Americans describing themselves as 'Irish' in a different context. It's normally implied they're referring to their heritage when talking to other Americans. In most of the world it generally means you're actually from Ireland (some of whom wouldn't actually identify as Irish anyway). TL; DR, you're not wrong - meanings differ between cultures. I'm in the latter camp for what it's worth - lived all my life in Ireland.

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Yvonne Rankine
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve always found this odd. I’m English, both my parents are Scottish. I was born in England. I am English.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm only third generation American, so a lot of our Irish & German traditions were still passed down.(Irish grandmother married German grandfather & it was scandalous). My other grandmother's mother still had a German accent when I was young. Passing down your traditions is not a bad thing. Making sure I can never go out in the sun without a sunburn, however, I blame on the Irish I have in me, my heritage makes me who I am.

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Yeah... its weird, that in US everyone claims to be Irish, but they can't even pinpoint the country on the map

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Because The Yanks On R/Mildlyinteresting Don't Understand The Significance, I Got Two Curly Wurlys In One Packet

Because The Yanks On R/Mildlyinteresting Don't Understand The Significance, I Got Two Curly Wurlys In One Packet

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The Struggle Is Real: The Indignity Of Trying To Follow An American Recipe When You’re Irish

The Struggle Is Real: The Indignity Of Trying To Follow An American Recipe When You’re Irish

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rocket (plant), sweet pepper (paprika, capsicum), 110 g of butter, coriander.

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I Have Been Drawing Different Countries Using One Line. I Recently Finished Ireland

I Have Been Drawing Different Countries Using One Line. I Recently Finished Ireland

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