9 Things… That Really Annoy Irish People

We Irish are known for being laid back but like everyone else, we do have our pet peeves. From the weather to a bad pint, there are many things that rub us up the wrong way. Here are just some of our favourites… _______________________________________ Queuing There is nothing that will annoy Irish people more than having to queue. Be it at the bar, for the toilets or in the bank, chances are you will find a very annoyed Irish person. What’s even more infuriating, especially if you are in a hurry, is when the person in the queue in front of you gets up to the till and has to go rooting for their wallet/purse. The weather Ah, the bane of the Irish person’s life. The weather is perhaps the most-talked about, foolproof conversation starter that there is. The day you plan a barbecue? Rain. Your wedding day? Better get out the Child of Prague. And then, when you plan a day’s surfing, it’s bound to be the calmest and flattest ocean you will ever see. Sod’s law. The fear We’ve all been there, but ‘the fear’ is a staple of the Irish hangover and there’s nothing more annoying or indeed horrifying than waking up to a number of Snapchats all referencing something that you sent. Can't cope.   Are you expecting a bit of jewellery? Ah the age-old vicious circle of growing up in Ireland. If you have a boyfriend for longer than six months, everyone will be watching what you get as a present (cue disappointed sighs when it’s only tickets to some old concert). Then, when you do get the ring on the finger and the deed is done, there will be some ‘subtle’ probing about the pitter patter of tiny feet. But I wasn't finished with that! There is nothing that will annoy us more on a night out than when the glass collector or barman whips our glass off the table. They might have thought it was empty but you know there was at least another mouthful left in it. The Rules of the Road are there for a reason If you want to see an Irish person annoyed, get in a car with them. From other drivers not indicating to people driving at two miles an hour, you will more than likely see us lose the plot and have to endure a ten-minute rant about it. "I am just amazing" Irish people as a rule are a modest lot. We don’t like boasters or people full of their own importance. The best way to let people know how good you are at something is to insult yourself. Irish people will appreciate your self-deprecating wit. A bad Irish accent We are all proud of being Irish so there’s nothing more annoying when Hollywood movies feature an ‘Irish’ character with an extremely bad, cringe-inducing accent. Sure, could they not just have hired an Irish actor? A bad cup of tea (or a pint for that matter) You will win the heart of any Irish lass or lad if you can master the art of the perfect cup of tea. There’s nothing more annoying to a thirsty Irish person than a bad cup of tea or, indeed, a bad pint.