IRISH PUBS ARE the most welcoming places in the world, but there are some important things the world should know about them before entering:

1. Crisps are a communal snack for everyone at your table or in your vicinity

If you really want a full bag you’ll have to buy extra. Thems the rules.

2. Also, don’t be expecting any fancy crisps or unique flavours

You’ll be a long time waiting for the hand-cooked kettle variety.

3. There will be a random collection of GAA jerseys and old newspaper clippings up on walls without an explanation

4. There may also be coat hooks underneath the bar – don’t be alarmed

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5. Ordering the Guinness first is a national pastime rooted in practicality

It takes longer. Get it in there first.

6. There’s a good chance there will be one auld lad sitting at the bar reading a paper – he’s not to be talked to or distracted in any way

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7. A beer mat across the top of a drink means that it can’t be touched, and that the seats are taken

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8. Some of the signs up around the place might feature some local… slang

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9. You’re not obliged to enter the local raffle that’s advertised all over the bar

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10. If there is a snug and it’s free, the best idea is to take it there and then

The chance won’t come around for quite some time/the rest of your life.

11. And finally when it’s late and packed… leaving without saying goodbye to your friends is not only acceptable, it’s preferred

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If you go to them to tell them you’re leaving you’ll just be convinced to stay.

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