
Whistling and waving hands won't get you a cab in Ireland. Showing a bit of leg might. If you are a handsome woman, that is. If you are not, don't bother.

Ceol agusCraic means music and fun. You will not lose your teeth from enjoying Irish craic. Unless you get into a bar brawl.

If your Irish accent is anything like Tom Cruise's effort in 'Far and Away,' keep it to yourself.

Leprechauns, they don't really exist. Really, they don't.

Guinness is great. No contest. But you need a good constitution to drink a lot of it, or else you are going to need the next photo.

The Irish toilet. One flush is enough. And it will become your good friend if you spend two weeks drinking Guinness.

Attention Irish-Americans. Don't say you are Irish to the Irish. It rubs them up the wrong way.

Never say no to a cup of tea and a sandwich. Never, do you hear me!

The Irish curse a lot. Case in point.

This thing doesn't mean a lot to Irish people, so go with their flow when you are in the Emerald Isle.
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