10 quintessentially Irish things to celebrate this Paddy’s Day
Ireland is a wonderful, magical island full of leprechauns and banshees (at least, that's what we tell the tourists) but there are a few other totally unique Irish things that should be celebrated on our national holiday.
From spice bags to saying bye a million times at the end of a phone call, we love these aspects of the Emerald Isle.
10. Pub culture
Obviously us Irish folk have a bit of a reputation for being total sauce merchants, but the Irish pub scene is one of the best in the world.
From a quick pint and chat in the local to a big night out, we know how to enjoy ourselves.
Going out in a bit to meet some Irish people for a quiet (11:30am) #StPatricksDay drink.
— Adrian Atterbury (@Attervar) March 17, 2017
9. Our delightful penchant for pessimism
"Ah sure, I might be on my death bed but sure, it's grand."
8. Being a nation of tea drinkers
A nice cup'o tea fixes everything, from a broken heart to an exhausted brain from a long day at work.
Rain or shine, good vibes or bad, tea is a constant Irish comfort. Just don't get us started on the Barry's VS Lyon's debate…
people who say they can taste the difference between lyons and barrys are lying, who do you think you are some sort of tea whisperer?
— Pepper Jack (@DanOSullivan619) February 23, 2017
7. The tin whistle
We were all forced to ply this heinous musical instrument in primary school, and now we can still bash out Mary Had A Little Lamb if the mood takes us.
That's about as far as our musical talent extends, unforch.
6. Tayto sandwiches
The crème de la crème of crispy goodness, a Tayto sandwich is a taste of home that deserves a national holiday of its own.
Too good.
Tayto sandwich washed down with a pint of Guinness for breakfast for the day that's in it. Happy paddy's day ye mad who'ers.
— Kyle Gibbons (@kylegib26) March 17, 2017
5. President Michael D Higgins
Seriously, how blessed are we that this wonderful little man is our president?
He never wears fake tan, never threatens to build walls, nothing. And we love him for it.
We are #blessed @MichaelDHiggs pic.twitter.com/Ug3quF72ZY
— Sarah Magliocco (@SarahMagliocco) November 9, 2016
4. Being incapable of taking a compliment
"I SAID Penneys finest, now stop being nice to me, I look a state!"
3. GAA lads
You will find this unique specimen hanging around the clubhouse, in Coppers or in the gym.
They wear their jerseys to mass and have probably brought some form of glory to your home town at one stage or another. All hail.
if birds were people then seagulls would be GAA lads
— pan boy (@emmetbroaders) March 5, 2017
2. Hot chicken rolls
Deli culture is big in Ireland, and while we might be partial to the odd jambon or two, hot chicken rolls are where our true loyalties lie.
Whether you opt for goujons or fillet, red sauce or mayo, the chicken roll can cure a myriad of ails, from a hangover to true, aching hunger.
In urgent need of hot chicken roll, bag of meanies and can of coke.
— Kelly Mooney (@Kelly_Mooney) October 28, 2014
1. An epic slagging
Only in Ireland can taking the piss out of someone mercilessly be a sign of true love and respect.
