Problems everyone with an Irish name will understand

“Blow in? Blow him?”

HAVING AN IRISH name is lovely and all. But when you’re not with your own people, it can lead to difficulties.

In fact, things can be tricky even WITH your own people.

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Problems everyone with an Irish name will understand

More: The 11 worst things about having an Irish name abroad>

More: Watch Waterford IT students prank their mate in cruel (and brilliant) fashion>

More: Tesco just pulled off this heart-melting Christmas stunt in Ballincollig>