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12 things guaranteed to annoy any Irish person

Bono, NCT, 600 points…

1. Buses/trains etc arriving on time

They’re supposed to be late. If they’re on time, we miss them.

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2. Anyone doing too well for themselves

“Look at the big fella now, thinks he’s the bees knees” etc etc.

Commonly aimed at the likes of Bono, Glen Hansard.

Bono Is A Pox Source: ampontour

3. Being accused of begrudgery after giving out about anyone doing too well for themselves

“IT’S NOT BEGRUDGERY. HE’S  A DOSE!”

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4. Any mention of the Late Late Show

Ryan Tubridy sends people into inexplicable spasms of rage.

The Late Late Toy Shows Source: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland

5. Any mention of the TV Licence

“What use are that shower out in Donnybrook at all, at all? Was it for this…”etc, etc.

New Season on RTE Radio 1 Launch Source: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland

6. Any mention of the NCT

“It’s a money grabbing exercise. That’s all it is. Sure I know someone who failed because they didn’t like the way he was looking at them…” etc, etc.

St. Petersburg, Russia - Lada Source: sjerih

7. People who get 600 points in The Leaving

Lickarses.

level Source: Photocall Ireland

8. Being accused of having money

Next thing they’ll be calling you tight for not spending it.

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9. Eurocycles Eurobaby radio ads

A reasonable alibi for homicide if you ask us.

Eurocycles & Eurobaby

10. People who press the button at the pedestrian crossing even though it’s already been pressed

Some men just want to watch the world burn.

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11. Getting stuck in an uneven round

You’re drinking pints, they’re drinking double vodkas and mojitos. You’re getting stung.

Drinks at the Top of Waikiki Source: Rad Jose

12. Being too warm

There’s a tipping point at the height of summer, around the 23 degree mark when it goes from being “lovely” and “mighty” to “ah it’s too warm. I’m meltin’. We need a drop of rain”.

Good Sunny Weather Source: Leah Farrell/Photocall Ireland

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