What is the most interesting fact about Northren Ireland that you didn't know?

Richard · 11-05-2014 08:59AM

csallmighty wrote: »

Not a fact but someone from Belfast referred to me (from Donegal) as being from the south, and another person from Galway referred to me as a northerner.

So my fact is Donegal is not in Northern Ireland.

When I worked in Westmeath, people who didn't know where I was from assumed it was Donegal.

Witchie · 11-05-2014 01:44PM

Derry men are the hottest men in Ireland and their accent makes me weak at the knees.

LordSutch · 11-05-2014 02:56PM

Northern Ireland is home to the UKs largest lake (by area).

Lough Neagh.

Capt'n Midnight · 11-05-2014 07:46PM

When they had the big "ULSTER SAYS NO" banner on Belfast city hall there was some graffiti under it that said "But the man from Del Monte says yes".

And under that was some more graffiti that said "and he's an orangeman"

Donkey Oaty · 11-05-2014 08:12PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

When they had the big "ULSTER SAYS NO" banner on Belfast city hall there was some graffiti under it that said "But the man from Del Monte says yes".

And under that was some more graffiti that said "and he's an orangeman"

How can anyone not love these people?

NIMAN · 12-05-2014 12:34AM

Witchie wrote: »

Derry men are the hottest men in Ireland and their accent makes me weak at the knees.

Well hello there!;)

12-05-2014 12:45AM

alwayssideways wrote: »

So do I, they are insulting themselves by inferring they are Americans. Nobody wants to be an American!

I thought they were eskimos!

Witchie · 12-05-2014 01:17AM

NIMAN wrote: »

Well hello there!;)

Wha bout ya?

FreshTendrils · 12-05-2014 11:59AM

Jimminism wrote: »

Derryman checking in.

Only been down south once for a GAA game and seen a group of kids being called a bunch of Nordies for crossing a road too early in front of a hideous inbred 40 year old chav from Dublin.

Around half of the cars I see here in Derry are from the Republic. If only they would say half of the snidey comments they say on these boards to my Catholic friends face they would see how stupid nationalism is. It's taken me 25 years to even concern myself with the Republic of Ireland to join this board. You are insignificant to us. I genuinely don't know a single nationalist who is friends with a person from the Republic. From reading these boards and the comments on your newspaper articles you come across as an even lower-class form of a Daily Mail reader.

My view of the people from the Republic is that they are extremely insecure. They fawn over Britain more than even the Loyalists here in the North do. You also seem to think you're funnier than you actually are and I'd be willing to bet you'd see 100x more fights/scumbags in Dublin than in Belfast.

Are you sure you're not from Londonderry?

awec · 12-05-2014 12:20PM

C.S. Lewis, writer of the Narnia books was born in Belfast.

GAAman · 12-05-2014 12:32PM

Jimminism wrote: »

Derryman checking in.

Only been down south once for a GAA game and seen a group of kids being called a bunch of Nordies for crossing a road too early in front of a hideous inbred 40 year old chav from Dublin.

Around half of the cars I see here in Derry are from the Republic. If only they would say half of the snidey comments they say on these boards to my Catholic friends face they would see how stupid nationalism is. It's taken me 25 years to even concern myself with the Republic of Ireland to join this board. You are insignificant to us. I genuinely don't know a single nationalist who is friends with a person from the Republic. From reading these boards and the comments on your newspaper articles you come across as an even lower-class form of a Daily Mail reader.

My view of the people from the Republic is that they are extremely insecure. They fawn over Britain more than even the Loyalists here in the North do. You also seem to think you're funnier than you actually are and I'd be willing to bet you'd see 100x more fights/scumbags in Dublin than in Belfast.

What an absolute load of ignorant crap! I hope that match that brought you to Dublin was a few weeks ago

Signed: A dubliner living in derry with many friends (A good few of whom are nationalists btw)

topper75 · 12-05-2014 12:50PM

Jimminism wrote: »

Derryman checking in.

Only been down south once for a GAA game and seen a group of kids being called a bunch of Nordies for crossing a road too early in front of a hideous inbred 40 year old chav from Dublin.

Around half of the cars I see here in Derry are from the Republic. If only they would say half of the snidey comments they say on these boards to my Catholic friends face they would see how stupid nationalism is. It's taken me 25 years to even concern myself with the Republic of Ireland to join this board. You are insignificant to us. I genuinely don't know a single nationalist who is friends with a person from the Republic. From reading these boards and the comments on your newspaper articles you come across as an even lower-class form of a Daily Mail reader.

My view of the people from the Republic is that they are extremely insecure. They fawn over Britain more than even the Loyalists here in the North do. You also seem to think you're funnier than you actually are and I'd be willing to bet you'd see 100x more fights/scumbags in Dublin than in Belfast.

Ease off man. We're not all dicks. Found your mistake for you anyway (bolded above). Try some of the west the next long weekend you have to meet the decent sort.

Mal-Adjusted · 12-05-2014 12:56PM

Witchie wrote: »

Enniskillen is built on islands and linked by bridges. It's a kinda Venice of the North of Ireland.

After looking at a map and seeing Enniskillen straddles a river with one island as part of it, and that most of the town is off the island, I am disappointed

Milly33 · 12-05-2014 12:59PM

Interesting didn't know lewis was there.. Not a fan of the north now, we finally went up there last year and just found a lot of people rude and the towns were a bit boring.. Cant say id be rushing up there again. Wait im taking a bit back tis nice to see the giants causeway but that daft centre has ruined it so boring, and the shaky bridge that was nice..

Oh and it is home to some amazing trees sounds boring but the Dark Hedges are loverly very nice.. There is something special there

topper75 · 12-05-2014 01:03PM

Why does one waste time with islands, rivers, and Venice comparisons, all the while knowing that there is a Wetherspoons on the main street?

The mind boggles.

gugleguy · 12-05-2014 01:17PM

In the south, when people are upset, they have a "bloody meltdown". Up North, people get into a "tizzzz" :pac:

orangesoda · 12-05-2014 01:31PM

Witchie wrote: »

Derry men are the hottest men in Ireland and their accent makes me weak at the knees.

I hope you mean south derry man and not them pansies/west-brits up in the city?

orangesoda · 12-05-2014 01:32PM

csallmighty wrote: »

Not a fact but someone from Belfast referred to me (from Donegal) as being from the south, and another person from Galway referred to me as a northerner.

So my fact is Donegal is not in Northern Ireland.

It is the north-west. the forgotten land

citytillidie · 12-05-2014 02:02PM

Witchie wrote: »

Derry men are the hottest men in Ireland and their accent makes me weak at the knees.

How are you doing

The River Foyle is one of the fastest flowing rivers in Europe

failinis · 12-05-2014 02:09PM

citytillidie wrote: »

The River Foyle is one of the fastest flowing rivers in Europe

I think I heard it is also one of the widest at some points.

CiaranMcDCFC · 12-05-2014 02:10PM

Witchie wrote: »

Derry men are the hottest men in Ireland and their accent makes me weak at the knees.

bout ye hi!

Nekarsulm · 12-05-2014 02:23PM

Northern Ireland childer know not to pick up anything shiny they see in the ditch/ roadside/verge. Especially a watch, lighter etc.

FairytaleGirl · 12-05-2014 02:45PM

I'm living in NI my whole 26 years and I have never seen a real life gun.

That's in response to the Southerners that are afraid to come to NI incase they get shot dodging bullets.

awec · 12-05-2014 03:02PM

FairytaleGirl wrote: »

I'm living in NI my whole 26 years and I have never seen a real life gun.

All police carry guns so you probably have.

Look at their belts next time you see one.

Never been stopped at a police or army checkpoint?

FairytaleGirl · 12-05-2014 03:07PM

awec wrote: »

All police carry guns so you probably have.

Look at their belts next time you see one.

Never been stopped at a police or army checkpoint?

Outside of the police force

Fratton Fred · 12-05-2014 03:49PM

Belfast is the second safest city in the world for tourists.

Tokyo is the safest.

orangesoda · 12-05-2014 04:17PM

our southern hipster cousins should be more afraid of getting hit with an arrow if they ever visited our forests, no guns around these parts

guttenberg · 12-05-2014 04:27PM

The actress that plays Susan Kennedy from Neighbours is from NI. :eek:

Thud · 12-05-2014 04:45PM

Thread summary so far:

75% Northern Ireland dialect jokes
15% Stereotype jokes
5% Bigotry
5% Interesting Facts

more facts people!!

Witchie · 12-05-2014 04:56PM

citytillidie wrote: »

How are you doing

I have a feeling I may have met you before! You are not one of the Jungle Side Boys by any chance? Am a sorta honorary member after a night in the DCFC Social Club!

What is the most interesting fact about Northren Ireland that you didn't know?

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