“Meanwhile In Ireland”: 50 Of The Funniest New Pics That Explain Why People Can’t Get Enough Of Ireland
Although Ireland is only 5 million residents big, the way this lush country handles itself makes it seem bigger in every way possible. Sure, for those of us who haven't had a chance to visit, Ireland is a land where Guinness runs free and Leprechauns roam casually. You might meet Liam Neeson in a pub, too.
But that's a broad generalization, folks. As highlighted by the Meanwhile in Ireland page which boasts almost 800,000 followers, Ireland is much more than that. Whether you find yourself joining a traditional Irish céilí dance, cheering on your favorite team at a lively hurling match, or getting swept up in the joyous atmosphere of a local festival, Ireland's zest for life is infectious. Oh, and they certainly know how to laugh a little.
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Some of you may not know this, but Ireland, this scrap of a country on the western edge of Europe, has the most successful Eurovision Song Contest winning streak in the contest's history - a record it shares with Sweden. Of course, 2023 wasn't Ireland's year. Neither was the last 26 years...
However, Ireland's triumphs in the Eurovision Song Contest began with Dana's memorable victory in the 1970s, but their success didn't end there. In 1980, Johnny Logan enchanted audiences with his heartfelt performance of "What's Another Year," securing another victory for Ireland. Seven years later, Logan returned to the Eurovision stage with his captivating song "Hold Me Now," earning yet another triumph for the nation.
In 1992, Linda Martin's powerful rendition of "Why Me" resonated with viewers, propelling her to victory and adding another milestone to Ireland's Eurovision journey. The following year, Niamh Kavanagh's soul-stirring performance of "In Your Eyes" captivated audiences and secured Ireland yet another win.
The year 1994 witnessed a remarkable performance by Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan, whose heartfelt duet, "Rock 'n' Roll Kids," struck a chord with the audience and earned Ireland another Eurovision victory. And in 1996, Eimear Quinn's ethereal vocals in "The Voice" captivated the hearts of listeners, leading to yet another triumph for Ireland.
They were identified quickly. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/the-most-irish-thing-ever-ballyhaunis-three-identified-in-quick-time-1.3891835
My father used to say the same (he was a Spaniard). Maybe an universal or a shared celtic heritage?
During a conversation with my former peer, Lukas Gliaubičius, who moved to Ireland right after completing high school and now has almost 10 years of Irish experience under his belt, I had the opportunity to discover the joys and challenges of the "land of a hundred thousand welcomes." "[Irish] have a great sense of humor," he told Bored Panda in a message. "They don't hold back from teasing you but are not easily offended themselves."
Same in outback Australia. Once, I got talking to a road train (google it!) driver in a pub in Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. He was talking about a big road train accident. He said it was only a 'short while ago' (ten years!) and 'just up the road' (800 km).
Hindcasting applies to past conditions so that's not it either. And thatsthejoke.jpg
Load More Replies...What happens if the stone has 3 eyes, has 1 leg and is singing “Never gonna give you up” while chugging prime?
Had a similar method, but it was made of yarn hanging outside the window. Thing is, looking out the window was equally as effective.
But someone can steal the stone and people will panic plus it does not forecast
My grandfather (Australian) has a similar thing, but with a length of thin rope instead of a rock. It replaces the "tornado" with "someone has pinched it", and has an additional "very windy" for if the string is horizontal. Of course, he does keep it undercover, which puts a slight dent in its ability to forecast rain...
Load More Replies...Stone is missing... Some Scousers from Liverpool are on holiday here.....
Although the first couple of years in Ireland was "pretty rough," Gliaubičius, who currently lives in Dublin, admits, it was the neighborliness of locals that charmed him into staying for the long haul. "What I love about them is that they're very chilled out and open to talk about pretty much anything." Ream off the Irish bands that belt out from your iTunes library without using Bono or The Cranberries, he says, and you pretty much have their respect. Not so much for the politics.
One thing he found fascinating about Ireland is the disparity between city life and villages. "Dublin has a lot of immigrants. Sometimes it feels like there are more of us than there are born and bred Irish," he explained. "So when you got to a local pub in a village," like Adare or Cobh, "you're likely to attract quite a few curious glances."
Gliaubičius shares this sentiment due to the increasing number of young Irish individuals seeking better opportunities elsewhere. The National Youth Council of Ireland conducted a recent survey revealing that more than 70% of individuals aged 18 to 24 in Ireland are considering moving abroad. Furthermore, 80% of them express concerns about their future prospects if they remain in the country. The survey also found that 50% of respondents reported experiencing deteriorating mental health, likely influenced by the escalating cost of living.
🎶The boys are back in town🎵 you know you were singing it in your head!
"Many young individuals in Ireland often choose to migrate to countries like Canada and Australia due to the significant challenges they face in attaining a satisfactory lifestyle with a basic minimum wage job," he said. "Renting a one-bedroom apartment alone can cost anywhere between 800-1000 Euros per month. Moreover, if one contemplates living in a house on the outskirts of Dublin, the monthly expenditure can escalate to approximately 3000 Euros."
I was shook when my daughter changed schools in 4th grade (2022) to learn they gave zero homework! I didn't believe her when a full week passed and she still hadn't brought any home. That is when I spoke to the teacher and she confirmed!
Water levels can change as much as 15 meters between high and low tide. This is probably a beach when the tide is out.
What you call an Irish man who sits in your garden all summer? Paddy O Furniture.
Happens so many times and once husband rings the wife and asks can he stay out longer and she gave out s#it to him everyone heard 😂🤣🙈
I feel you! I work in a building that is located in a public park and most of the times, the doors are open (it's a school). I escort *feathered birds out on a daily basis. That's because the *not so feathered birds are too scared to do it.
What is the difference? Most characters have at least lost one parent, have an evil stepparent, and live in (some kind of) dysfunctional family.
I know at least 3 people who do this! And a fourth who quit smoking so its just the coffee
When we first moved to rainy Seattle we took a one week vaca to Canada and came back to a brown yard - the neighbors told us we 'missed summer'!!! hehe
When I was very younger, I went two summers to Ireland in order to improve my English. The scene is pretty correct. But being drunk wasn't necessary.
I feel this one. It is a good 10 minutes walk from the plane to baggage reclaim.
Who drinks wine in Ireland, surrounded by all that excellent beer and whiskey? I sure didn't.
I love a Gold biscuit, but my wife hates them. It's a wonder we're still married.
This post annoyed the hell out of me, not because of stereotyping (that's a given), but because most of it was ancient memes that are not even from Ireland. Irish people are well-educated and digitally literate, so plonking a photo of 3 gobshites who supposedly went to NY without phones is just ridiculous. And another of a 90-yo Iraqi man, meant to be a filthy Irish farmer, seriously? Even most of the photos aren't even the Irish countryside. If you want a true reflection of Irish wit, look up "overheard in Dublin", which is genuinely funny everyday comments from real Irish people, or look up any tourist page to see the real reason people come to Ireland - the beautiful scenery. Rant over, but now I'm feeling homesick!
Ah yes, good job BoredPanda. Yet another cruel posts stereotyping an entire country and its people. What the hell has happened to this site. You have employees who with degrees in journalism yet they’re churning out harmful posts like this because it’s pure clickbait. Do you even listen to your readers? No, you don’t because you would realise that posts like this ruin the integrity of your site.
Almost all memes/jokes are based on stereotypes e.g. gun-slinging yanks, nagging boomers, and delinquent teenagers. It just hurts when you are the butt of the joke. P.S. my wife is Irish, and we both had a good chuckle at these.
Load More Replies...I think Ireland is the most wonderful place on earth! Spent 9 days there, brought my 16 yr old son with me, and we both agreed Ireland and the people are fantastic! The kindness never stops and on the plane ride back to the US, we said we wanted to carry that forward and have .oyre of it in our lives, especially a favorite Irish saying, "Courtney doesn't cost anything." Love the Irish!
Autocorrect really shited this up! Should read... "...have more of it in our lives" and "Courtesy doesn't cost anything"
Load More Replies...For those denigrating the contents of BP and stereotypes get over it. I'm a 67 year old woman. LIFE is stereotypical. Drummed into people what they can and can't do. This is Bored Panda. NOT a news source. Bog off instead of complaining. Your CHOICE.
It's not about the stereotypes, it's because these are not really Irish!! BP writers think if they dig up ancient memes and put a new caption on them, they can write what they like. Very poorly researched article.
Load More Replies...I'm like 1 percent Irish so I dare be that one American that thinks they get this but they don't.
I once encountered a very annoying person who thought he was the center of attention and as if it wasn't bad enough, he once told me that he thought English was the main language that everyone spoke and all the other languages were just side languages. Like he thought there was no such thing as an American accent because it was the main language because he spoke it. I honestly just can't with some people 😂
If other religions/nationalities had similar posts, BP would be labeled as evil anti-XYZ
This post annoyed the hell out of me, not because of stereotyping (that's a given), but because most of it was ancient memes that are not even from Ireland. Irish people are well-educated and digitally literate, so plonking a photo of 3 gobshites who supposedly went to NY without phones is just ridiculous. And another of a 90-yo Iraqi man, meant to be a filthy Irish farmer, seriously? Even most of the photos aren't even the Irish countryside. If you want a true reflection of Irish wit, look up "overheard in Dublin", which is genuinely funny everyday comments from real Irish people, or look up any tourist page to see the real reason people come to Ireland - the beautiful scenery. Rant over, but now I'm feeling homesick!
Ah yes, good job BoredPanda. Yet another cruel posts stereotyping an entire country and its people. What the hell has happened to this site. You have employees who with degrees in journalism yet they’re churning out harmful posts like this because it’s pure clickbait. Do you even listen to your readers? No, you don’t because you would realise that posts like this ruin the integrity of your site.
Almost all memes/jokes are based on stereotypes e.g. gun-slinging yanks, nagging boomers, and delinquent teenagers. It just hurts when you are the butt of the joke. P.S. my wife is Irish, and we both had a good chuckle at these.
Load More Replies...I think Ireland is the most wonderful place on earth! Spent 9 days there, brought my 16 yr old son with me, and we both agreed Ireland and the people are fantastic! The kindness never stops and on the plane ride back to the US, we said we wanted to carry that forward and have .oyre of it in our lives, especially a favorite Irish saying, "Courtney doesn't cost anything." Love the Irish!
Autocorrect really shited this up! Should read... "...have more of it in our lives" and "Courtesy doesn't cost anything"
Load More Replies...For those denigrating the contents of BP and stereotypes get over it. I'm a 67 year old woman. LIFE is stereotypical. Drummed into people what they can and can't do. This is Bored Panda. NOT a news source. Bog off instead of complaining. Your CHOICE.
It's not about the stereotypes, it's because these are not really Irish!! BP writers think if they dig up ancient memes and put a new caption on them, they can write what they like. Very poorly researched article.
Load More Replies...I'm like 1 percent Irish so I dare be that one American that thinks they get this but they don't.
I once encountered a very annoying person who thought he was the center of attention and as if it wasn't bad enough, he once told me that he thought English was the main language that everyone spoke and all the other languages were just side languages. Like he thought there was no such thing as an American accent because it was the main language because he spoke it. I honestly just can't with some people 😂
If other religions/nationalities had similar posts, BP would be labeled as evil anti-XYZ