“I fought the law, and the law won.” In Ireland today, there are plenty of controversial laws i.e. the TV Licence and Property Tax. Some have been abolished following public outrage, the Water Charge is a memorable one, but there’s still some odd laws that are active. These will definitely make you question Ireland’s lawmakers. The […]
Forget about flossing and dabbing, Irish people have a number of tried and tested dance moves. No matter how cringey, ridiculous or difficult to pull off, we all break out these on a Saturday night. Here’s The Lift’s top 5 moves you’re sure to see on an Irish dancefloor. 1. Big box, little box, cardboard […]
The visitors are coming! With Prince Harry and Meghan making the trip to our fair isle next month, it got us thinking about what used to happen when our parents had guests. Nothing strikes fear into the heart of the Irish Mammy like people coming for a visit. Here’s The Lift’s ‘Things your parents do […]
There’s a word in Finnish that means drinking at home alone in your underwear. Yes, really! via GIPHY Kalsarikännit is translated as “the feeling when you are going to get drunk home alone in your underwear – with no intention of going out”. It certainly makes our sad weekend plans sound a little cooler! It […]
We’re enjoying an unexpected spell of sunshine in Ireland at the moment. In fact, we’re currently experiencing the hottest April in 15 years! Us Irish certainly know how to make the most of the few days of warm weather we’re granted each year. The mercury only needs to hit 16 degrees and we’re heading to the […]
English adventurer Alastair Humphreys was in Ireland at the weekend and he was taken aback by our hospitality. The 41 year old, who was named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2012, was speaking at the the Irish Adventure Film Festival in Westport. After travelling all round the world, it turns out there’s a […]
We’ve all done it – squeezing as many packets of Tayto as we can, along with multiple packets of Barry’s Tea into a shoe box, getting it weighed and wrapped and sent to our loved ones and mates across the world. But, now there’s a company to do all the hard work for you! ‘The […]
Oh, Ireland <3 We do love a good #OnlyInIreland story here at iRadio as we love having a laugh at ourselves. But, it doesn’t get more Irish than the prizes up for grabs in this Co. Offaly raffle. A pure bred heifer or a load of briquettes? Couldn’t go wrong, sure! Do these prizes get […]
Another suitable Only in Ireland story. Sharon Shannon was en route to Youghal and stopped off at this beautiful viewpoint outside Dungarvan in Co. Waterford when she decided to take out the accordion and play a tune for the big herd of cows in the field. Initially they didn’t pay much attention to the musician, […]
Business owners here constantly have their well-thought-out and witty promotional signs go viral. Us Irish people are known for our unique way with words. Check out 16 signs that are definitely ‘Only In Ireland’ here Below sign was posted to Reddit today after being spotted in Dublin Outside a pub in Dublin
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