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You never thought you’d get to an age where modern internet slang made zero sense to you. After all, you’re still young!
Well, it happened anyway. You’re somewhere between the ages of 28 and 45, and when you hear young people speaking or talking...
We Irish have a gift for turning almost anything into a turn of phrase. Blessings, curses, compliments – there is usually a more interesting way of saying something if you’re willing to put a bit of effort into it. Irish insults rule them all.
And while calling someone an eejit...
Ireland is well known and well-loved worldwide for its refreshingly honest and insatiably accommodating hospitality. So, what does that actually look like?
It has continually appeared near the top of global rankings for friendliness and welcome. The hospitality is widely portrayed on television (think Mrs Doyl...
Irish people are very polite, but they also know how to deliver some of the most creative and hilarious jibes. While modern Irish slang uses standard, repetitive curses, historical insults used imagery and poetic rhythm to put annoying people in their place.
...While every Irish town has something to offer, not every hyped destination delivers the magical experience promised in travel brochures. Some spots have become victims of their own success, turning into expensive, overcommercialised tourist traps.
If you’re planning a trip and...