Things you notice about Ireland when you return from abroad?

unclejunior · 12-09-2012 04:55PM

syklops wrote: »

Jaysus you would want to take a trip in this direction if you want to see real "not as open to being approached by strangers".

I was going to post how friendly and open to being approached by strangers most people are.

I really miss the "yes love / howerya love / what can i do for you love" in shops. Here its more like "What?!? Quickly! You're interrupting my staring into space time".

Irish people being friendly is a myth. The majority of them are pig ignorant b.astards without the slightest bit of common sense.

syklops · 12-09-2012 04:56PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

When I read threads like these I often think I used to live in a different Ireland then a lot of people. I prefer my version.

Same here.

Quorum · 12-09-2012 04:57PM

Has anyone mentioned how pig ugly we all are yet?

syklops · 12-09-2012 04:57PM

unclejunior wrote: »

Irish people being friendly is a myth. The majority of them are pig ignorant b.astards without the slightest bit of common sense.

So I just dreamt it all then did I?

castletownman · 12-09-2012 04:57PM

Milk,cheddar cheese and butter, chocolate and the general contents of an Irish breakfast. Far superior than the continental ****e.

Daveysil15 · 12-09-2012 04:58PM

syklops wrote: »

See my location.

Ahh Czech Republic is it? Yes I know what you mean about the staring thing. Although I have met some very friendy people there too as well as a few rude ones.

yer man! · 12-09-2012 04:59PM

The main thing that I noticed, which was already mentioned, was the slight negativity Irish people have about our country, it's a heavy atmosphere. I was in the netherlands and I found it a lovely place to be, so laid back, really nice weather (nothing we can do about that) and an altogether positive feeling (no not high off weed now). I like Ireland but it really has it's moments when you're like "jesus I wish I wasn't here". One thing I do notice above all is the sudden positivity of every Irish person when the sun briefly comes out, over summer I (the 3 hot days of summer that we had) everyone I met on on the sunny days were really positive and didn't care about high unemployment, national debt etc everyone just wanted to be outside and have the craic, that's when Ireland comes into it's own.

Nodin · 12-09-2012 04:59PM

castletownman wrote: »

Milk,cheedar cheese and butter, chocolate and the general contents of an Irish breakfast. Far superior than the continental ****e.

You're saying cadburys is superior to the belgian/german stuff?

Jonah42 · 12-09-2012 04:59PM

1. Food is much better in Ireland.

2. Weather is consistently poorer.

3. People in general are much fatter in Ireland. Possibly linked to no. 1.

Quorum · 12-09-2012 04:59PM

Colmustard wrote: »

The rich green grass from the air when coming from the west. It really is 40 shades of green, not grey.

bijapos wrote: »

Weather wise it's very overcast most of the time. BUT, when the sun does peep out on a summers day out in the country, the way the whole place lights up is amazing, especially out in the country where you can really see the effect on the patchwork of fields.

I've lived abroad for 15 years, visited more than 60 countries but I've never seen anything like it.

Hey! Stop being positive, you two! You're not allowed, you have to moan about the country, not praise it.

Quorum · 12-09-2012 05:01PM

pickarooney wrote: »

How badly dressed everyone is. But that's fine, because I feel like I fit in.

Probably depends on where you are in the country, but I really disagree on this one, I see so many well-dressed people every day.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 12-09-2012 05:01PM

gsxr1 wrote: »

Same as that. I returned here after a few years in NY. Worst mistake I ever made coming back to this kip.

Boom my feckin arse.

Now im stuck with a house and cant sell it.
Thank you Bertie for your great advise. Wanker.

Ha ha.

gsxr1 · 12-09-2012 05:02PM

My name is URL wrote: »

So you came back in the hope that the 'boom' would last longer than it did or indeed never end, and because it did the place is a kip? You should have looked up the definition of a boom before committing yourself.

You made your own bed

Very true. I did make my own bed But im sure of one thing.

This place is a kip. Nearly as big of a kip as Greece.

bijapos wrote: »

Sorry, but if you trusted Bertie you've only yourself to blame. :rolleyes:

Again very true. But he was our leader. And most people around me agreed with him .

I am not to badly off compared to most, but if I was back in NY I know I would be in a stable position judging by friends whom are still there.
Big mistake coming here. Massive mistake .
Im really kicking myself now.

RossyG · 12-09-2012 05:02PM

Quorum wrote: »

Has anyone mentioned how pig ugly we all are yet?

You should see the head on me. Christ...

Even Wayne Rooney and Dara O'Brian would take the piss.

Quorum · 12-09-2012 05:03PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

The Ocean, the beautiful powerful Ocean, how I miss you.

I notice the banter and love it. The weather is wet and damp.

When I read threads like these I often think I used to live in a different Ireland then a lot of people. I prefer my version.

Where do you live at present?

Micky Dolenz · 12-09-2012 05:04PM

Nodin wrote: »

You're saying cadburys is superior to the belgian/german stuff?

Belgian chocolate ain't all that. Their waffles are pants too.

You can't bate milk from the Golden Vale.

BraziliaNZ · 12-09-2012 05:04PM

I'm being serious here, but definitely the amount of people in tracksuits, that's the first thing I notice about Dublin. Also everyone looks the same, it's very monocultural.

cloptrop · 12-09-2012 05:04PM

I noticed how Liverpool supporters in Dublin care more for a tragedy that happened in Hillsborough than what happened in Dublin . In 1981 i think 46 people died in stardust fire . Nobody punished although they should be . And yet everyone is walking around wanting justice for the 96in hillsborough .
Although I agree everyone should get justice think how odd itd be for someone from liverpool to care more about the stardust than hillsborough or heysel .
In 1981 liverpool would have had a huge following and id say near half of the victims of the stardust were liverpool supporters and it was in DUBLIN .
Why do Irish Liverpool fans not really care about it but spend so much time obsessing over liverpool families getting justice when the stardust familiea never got it.
Its a weird occurance Iv only evver seen in this country .

Micky Dolenz · 12-09-2012 05:04PM

Quorum wrote: »

Where do you live at present?

Belgium.

castletownman · 12-09-2012 05:05PM

Nodin wrote: »

You're saying cadburys is superior to the belgian/german stuff?

Speaking more-so from travelling around America. Although I have found some Belgian stuff a bit too strong tasting, but haven't had enough of it to accurately make a comparison

unclejunior · 12-09-2012 05:05PM

I have to get the f.uck out of here, I was thinking of mainland Europe, perhaps France.

podgemonster · 12-09-2012 05:07PM

unclejunior wrote: »

I have to get the f.uck out of here, I was thinking of mainland Europe, perhaps France.

Don't forget to close the door on your way out.

MHalberstram · 12-09-2012 05:07PM

nbar12 wrote: »

CJC999 wrote: »

What a complete ****hole the place is. Even when I was in other **** holes like turkey I came home and thought Ireland was a bigger one. It ranks No.1 in the table of **** holes I have been in.

why don't you just piss off out of here for good then? We don't need negative pricks like you putting the country down!

And we don't need your attitude either.

Stinicker · 12-09-2012 05:07PM

Things I always notice when I come back here,

Negatives
The Rain,

Overpriced, simple things, €2.00 for a 500ml coke, ffs!

Dublin airport, makes me depressed, I think I'll fly into Cork in future, less scum bags in the city there.

It is depressing to think Fianna Fail still exist, Germany purged the Nazis after WW2, yet we still allow these tramps to breathe.

3rd world infrastructure, treacle slow public services

Positives
GAA, no year would be complete with a trip to Croke Park, win lose or draw it is the heartbeat of the nation, you can sit next to your rival teams fan and have the craic, in England you'd have the crack off their skull

Rural people, who give you the time of day and are even that bit nosy

Irish women, we Irish men always moan about them and there are few bad apples that's for sure but they are a playful lot and you can have the craic with them without anything overtly sexual also. A good irish woman is untouchable and I've been to many countries.

Passport, I have access to dozens of countries so as soon as I get fed up of the rain I can fly away again, if I was in Iran I'd need a visa to go anywhere

Food, Irish food isn't that great but is there anything to be said for a big fryup made by your mother on a dreary sunday morning.

unclejunior · 12-09-2012 05:11PM

syklops wrote: »

So I just dreamt it all then did I?

Maybe you were drunk?

4zn76tysfajdxp · 12-09-2012 05:14PM

Irish people are lovely, by and large.

12-09-2012 05:17PM

The "craic". The place is full of really sound people up for a laugh. The amount of tea we drink. How there is never anywhere comfier than you're own bed. Redheads, yum

sebastianlieken · 12-09-2012 05:19PM

If i'm away from Ireland for an extended period of time, the one thing I always notice upon my return is the amount of scumbags and knackers around. It's shocking! - It's the primary reason I dont like the country.

Also, after having lived in Germany for a few months I got quite acustomed to punctuality and the many advantages that go with it!

German person: "what time is it now, 13:35, okay i'll be there at 13:45" - and they are.

Irish person: "i'll be there in 10 mins no bother!" - they call 45 minutes later saying they're just getting into the taxi. They then call again 15 minutes later as the taxi has just arrived and they cannot remember the address.

NeonCookies · 12-09-2012 05:22PM

neil_hosey wrote: »

the availability of milk, i mean good quality milk, not like that ****e UHT milk you get on the continent.

Jaysus i love milk

THIS! I'm in Japan, and the milk here is barely good enough to put in tea, let alone drink by itself (I tried, and gave up after a mouthful) It always tastes just on the verge of going off or something.

I haven't actually returned to Ireland yet (will next year) but I'm definitely going to notice the Irish humour and chicken fillet rolls. Actually, any roll/ sandwich freshly made for you at lunchtime - they just don't do it here!

Chauncey · 12-09-2012 05:26PM

gsxr1 wrote: »

Very true. I did make my own bed But im sure of one thing.

This place is a kip. Nearly as big of a kip as Greece.
Again very true. But he was our leader. And most people around me agreed with him .

I am not to badly off compared to most, but if I was back in NY I know I would be in a stable position judging by friends whom are still there.
Big mistake coming here. Massive mistake .
Im really kicking myself now.

It's a shame you made stupid decisions but that's all down to you, not Ireland.
Had you stayed in New York you probably would have made a balls of yourself there too based on your history of poorly thought out choices.

Anyway, I hope your life improves one way or another.

Things you notice about Ireland when you return from abroad?

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