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An Irish grandparent put an ad in Ireland's Own to find a wife for their 25-year-old grandson

Why use Tinder when you can use Ireland’s Own?

Aug 2nd 2016, 2:03 PM 7,590 Views 2 Comments

AH, IRELAND’S OWN.

It’s got you covered for everything from breaking news…

Hard-hitting journalism from the Ireland's Own. pic.twitter.com/eZytfi5OSG
— #ff @pat_bren_writer (@Pat_Bren) May 23, 2016

Source: Patrick Brennan/Twitter

To frankly adorable personal ads.

Best Personal Ad in the Valentine's edition of Ireland's Own pic.twitter.com/oKrl5Ei6eu
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) February 6, 2016

Source: Darragh Doyle/Twitter

The latest issue might feature the best personal ad yet, though.

A particularly nosy grandparent has submitted an ad looking for a wife for his/her 25-year-old grandson. We’re told that the young man in question is handsome and clever with a good sense of humour, and is seeking a moral, loving wife.

When people ask me why I buy @irelandsown2014, I just show them personal ads like these. pic.twitter.com/rAjUWW7Hpd
— Darragh Doyle (@darraghdoyle) August 1, 2016

Source: Darragh Doyle/Twitter

…want him settled I’m now 89yrs

Irish grandparents: they’re a nosy bunch, aren’t they?

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An Irish grandparent put an ad in Ireland's Own to find a wife for their 25-year-old grandson

Why use Tinder when you can use Ireland’s Own?