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7 struggles only people with a fada in their name will understand
HAVING A FADA in your name is tough going.
Shout out to all the Sineáds, Seáns, Órlaiths, Caitríonas… you’re all saints.
Because when you have a fada in your name…
1. People hardly EVER put it in
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2. If they do, they just guess where it goes
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3. It immediately confuses people abroad
Do you need a special pronunciation for that?
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4. Technology just refuses to catch up
5. Or they just outright ignore you
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6. Get it together lads!
7. Because people with a fada in their name do not deserve this
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