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Had enough hurricanes yet this year? Too bad, because Hurricane Ophelia has arrived, and she's giving Ireland the old one-two. Luckily, the Irish are a resilient folk, and their Twitter reactions to this fearsome storm make it crystal clear.

As they say in Ireland, here's the craic; whipping winds are wreaking havoc on the island nation, and have left 3 people dead so far and thousands without power. The whole country is on lockdown, with schools closed, buses cancelled, and even several grocery stores with valuable storm preparation goods (chips, beer, etc.) shuttered in anticipation of what one Twitter has deemed 'The Great Irish Trampoline Migration of 2017.' However, even a natural disaster like Ophelia isn't strong enough to damage the Irish spirit - and, evidently, their collective sense of humor.

Scroll down to see the best tweets to come from both the storm's build-up and commencement, and as always, stay safe and heed all advice from authorities if in the area.

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Rebekah
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We in the USA don't say lads enough. We need to make this a thing. Who's with me?

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"First things first" is an important idiom in the English language. Or so I am told.

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Paul K. Johnson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are our "law-abiding, RESPONSIBLE" gun owners so obviously shooting at hurricanes is a responsible thing to do.

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I allowed to laugh at this joke? Or is it "too soon" for the gun-people?

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Rebekah
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey now, flying gnomes are nothing to mess with. Those pointy hats can hurt.

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Elle Campbell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's official, we(the US) truly are the entertainment for the rest of the world! 😕

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Paul K. Johnson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, he'll just try to scam your government to pay 1000x whatever damage his properties incur.

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Emily Johnston
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like a serious kitchen. This person could cook up a good meal while drinking the whiskey.

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Amanda Lynn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t upvote this one enough! We (americans) are a laughing stock due to a few lol 😂

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Wezbie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just have to wait for someone else's batch to fly in to your garden

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Clair Stewart
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

love this guy in his wife's house coat, shoeless while the neighbour takes a photo

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Vlad Horobet
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No need, pretty sure one it's gonna land in your yard pretty soon.

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Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do not let those people who manage Brexit manage any natural crisis!

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Jilltdcatlady
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real fun comes after the storm. Sorting through the new stuff to keep or try to sell off for money.

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Miranda Wood
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm on the floor laughing 😂😂😂😂👌🏻💯🤙🏻✌🏻

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Mary Waisanen
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Better than your government, nay, your president not knowing you're part of the country lol

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Robbie Shorley
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they can't make tea during a power cut, are they even a real Irish mam and gran??

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Jilltdcatlady
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only 1 each!? You, sir, have underestimated the powers of angry wind and water.

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Angela Louise
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. It's accurate, not only because of Ireland, but because the land between Yorkshire and Edinbugh is apparently a no man's land devoid of settlement...

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Terence Taylor
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the day WW1 started my local gazette headline was 'Drunken Gypsy arrested driving cart'. (Found filling a crack in my wall)

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billy bob joe
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we we can all drink some tea and wonder about if it will rain orange juice

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susievoozie
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i swear we were all up until 5 am talking on facebook with random irish people how worried we are :D

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Stille20
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These annoy me. It's not a cultural thing. Did they not see the devastation from storms like Katrina? Americans aren't panicking...but absolutely, brag about being unprepared.

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Kathleen Moore
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an Irish descendent in America, I can appreciate the bit about the wooden spoon!!! It made the boat to the USA, as I am a witness!!

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MysticalMan
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never know when you're going to need a saw for your loaf of bread, though I did have a piece of toast the other day that I saved in case I need sandpaper and am all out.

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Virginia Archer
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dunno...I'm really thinkin" the Irish can handle it...hahaaa....I'm 40% Irish...can I come live there????

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Kimberly Puchniarz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have seen a documentary, here in the states, about Buckfast and I have been wanting one, ever since. Why doesn't that company ship worldwide!?? :) :)

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M O'Connell
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know exactly how you feel. I'd like to introduce my Irish friends to one Tom Skilling. He's a national treasure.

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