HALF THE COUNTRY is now familiar with the 1997 Nationwide Pint Baby that’s become a phenomenon this weekend:

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His teeny tiny little sup of Guinness in Daly’s Bar in Clare has sparked a wave of internet reaction across Ireland:

1. Like Pint Baby being relationship goals

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2. And detectives out there think they’ve found his local

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3. He’s just one step in the evolution to Pintman

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4. That pub though

5. The comparisons to the famous Paddy Losty were everywhere

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6. And false claims to the crown have arisen

DailyEdge.ie has been in touch with the real Pint Baby.

7. Expect more of the same in the coming days

8. This is actually how it played out that fateful day

9. It’s a parable for life

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10. And he represents ’90s Ireland

11. Pint Baby is profiler-worthy

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12. While others did the same, there’s no photographic evidence

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13. Sitting in on Saturday night, it was a time to ponder that a baby went out more than you do

14. Here, an exclusive interview with Pint Baby

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15. He will be found, as it’s a matter of national importance

16. He might even have a run at the Áras

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17. Sure it was only a “baby Guinness”

18. And a Carlow IT student night has already immortalised him in promotional form

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Ah, Pint Baby.

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