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10 handy tips to keep in mind before going to Ireland



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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MotherIrish | Aug 24, 2011, 11:16 AM EDT
Now do you think that the town with the Leprechaun's clothes on display in the pub would be upset by your comment? We found that folks were very interested in the fact that my dad came from Ireland for one, that I had my Irish citizenship and passport and for three, wanted to know when I was going to come back or move to Ireland so who thinks up some of this gunk you print? Guinness is cheaper than a 200ml Coke so why do you think it will upset the digestive system. I hate beer of any sort and thought it was ok for a one time drink. Do you think Obama was in the toilet for a long time - Oh yeah, he used AirForce One. Your toilets use a heck of a lot more water than ours do in the USA - we used to have one flushers years ago. Found the English cursed a lot, did not hear one Irishman/woman do so in 2 weeks!

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redtink | Apr 10, 2010, 07:28 AM EDT
these tips help a great deal. Does anyone tips are for all of Ireland or certain areas?

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errigal | Jan 21, 2010, 04:09 PM EST
YES WE DO. AND DO IT WITH ALL OUR HEART AND SOUL.

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Posted by MotherIrish on August 24,2011 | 08:16AM
Now do you think that the town with the Leprechaun's clothes on display in the pub would be upset by your comment? We found that folks were very interested in the fact that my dad came from Ireland for one, that I had my Irish citizenship and passport and for three, wanted to know when I was going to come back or move to Ireland so who thinks up some of this gunk you print? Guinness is cheaper than a 200ml Coke so why do you think it will upset the digestive system. I hate beer of any sort and thought it was ok for a one time drink. Do you think Obama was in the toilet for a long time - Oh yeah, he used AirForce One. Your toilets use a heck of a lot more water than ours do in the USA - we used to have one flushers years ago. Found the English cursed a lot, did not hear one Irishman/woman do so in 2 weeks!
Posted by redtink on April 10,2010 | 04:28AM
these tips help a great deal. Does anyone tips are for all of Ireland or certain areas?
Posted by errigal on January 21,2010 | 01:09PM
YES WE DO. AND DO IT WITH ALL OUR HEART AND SOUL.
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