Plenty of complaining, but this is one of the more lighthearted national subreddits. A lot of them are basically r/ireland with the snickers, poached eggs and trifles replaced by further moaning, usually about identity politics.
This place took a serious dive when the [boards.ie](https://boards.ie) migration happened. There used to be a better balance of misery and more light-hearted stuff.
tbf if you want misery, check our r/dubai
Ye need to check out the casual ireland sub if you’re not a fan of the misery. It’s good craic
Because there’s nowhere to live. I don’t even mean affordable places. I can’t find a flat to rent in the town i live and work in, been that way for months. No houseshares around here either as it isn’t really a college town or anything.
Why didn’t r/Ireland mention it’s time with st. Joseph’s boyscouts or it’s well paid employment with Jackie Brosnan?
I always loved Bill Burr’s rant about performing in Ireland
Imagine using a national flag or national colors as a subreddit icon
Upvoted for Pauline.
Misery, misery, misery the whole flipping way.
Hate to break it to you lot, but every local US sub is basically nothing but negative. Pick a random one and take a look.
During my one and only visit to Ireland, for a few days in summer many years ago, it was clear skies, bright sunshine and warm weather. I asked the locals if it was usually like this in the summer, and they laughed. So I’m guessing the weather has something to do with the mood.
Maybe Ireland is depressing? Haha
That’s because you’re all a bunch of traumatized mfers.
It’s what hundreds and hundreds of years of abuse does to you.
Ah sure look it
Compared to the Turkish subreddit, you are all shits and giggles tbh.
Misery loves company 🙂
however not all the content is depressing (housing crisis ,governmental hypocrisy and s_umbags are depressing) but things like father Ted clips or the new garda uniform looking like a highlighter pen being a small amount of joy to my life.
This sub is a fucking embarrassment to the rest of us really. A bunch of weird shut-ins obsessed with teenage boys
I also wouldn’t have it any other way. Ya’ll are good people.
It’s all gone downhill since we lost me_IRA
I overheard some new arrivals on a bus yesterday talking about how awful the country is based on what they read here on Reddit. It gives a wildly skewed view of the country.
I’m guessing it’s because a lot of us grew up with “JOOOOOEEEEEE DUFFAYYYY!!!” on the radio in the background, so all we heard was bitching and whining
This sub puts all others to shame- no one else can get a page long discussion on chips
Simply put, it’s a depressing place.
ah go on. you know you like it.
go on. go on. go on.
It’s the rain.
am american…
is this why i’m subbed here?
At least it is not like r/europe full of right wing bots and brexit loonies and nasty mods.
Honestly that Yank that posted here last week about how they’re genuinely unsure if they’d be welcome in Ireland after seeing us take the piss out of them had me rolling my eyes beyond biological capability. We take the piss. Deal with it.
As an American, you site feels like a small town. In a positive way. Discussions are like neighbors talking.
In fairness that’s the Irish way. You could be having the best day of your life and yet if anyone asks how you are it’s practically a custom to give a knowing glance and sigh “Ah sure y’know…”.
Per almost every Category Ireland is one of the best places to live in the world bar none.
Per Capita we are among the richest and happiest nations on the planet. We have low poverty, crime rates no conflict in our country. We have a wonderful open culture and incredibly nice people and a connection to the rest of Europe.
We are a net positive for immigration for the first time in our history. Are biggest problem as a country is so much wealth and people are flowing into our country that its really difficult to buy a house. That’s a problem but compared to nearly anywhere else its a good problem to have.
Are healthcare might not be perfect but we pay half what the Americans pay for the same coverage.
And not to forget that thanks to are position at the edge of Europe we are safe from the worst of Global warming extreme weather terrorist threats and hostile foreign powers. In the 80s when people were being blown up on the street and shot by the police for playing football in a Park. Now Gerry Adam messes with people on twitter and the troubles are over.
And not to forget that thanks to are membership in the EU was are safe and secure for the first time in our history. Their is zero chance that we can be invaded by any major power when we are the major power.
Yet unlike the Americans we have no history of invading other countries or any global responsibilities. We have all the benefits of a superpower with none of the costs.
People bitch about the Modern day but its the best time to be alive in human history and this in the Best Time for Ireland as a nation in our history.
We got our independence. The troubles are over. We actually have a voice in world affairs. And we are richer happier and better off than in any time in our history.
That’s ridiculously good compared to anywhere else in the world. We are not perfect – nobody is but we are a damn near Utopian Place to live for anyone else.
But We like to bitch and moan because its fun and a core part of Irish identity.
And because just because are country is better than most other countries does not mean its perfect. We can always do better.
We rarely take it into account but its fucking great to be alive in this time and its fucking great to be Irish.
And thats why every user on this sub is a deeply closeted FG voter.
Doesn’t hold a candle to the brilliant misery of /r/northernireland
Mrs. Doyle is right. There’s no harm in really enjoying a bout of misery. You didn’t ask for it and the only way to get back at it is by enjoying it.
Happy in our misery and begrudging 😜🙈 cup of tae solves all problems and a good moan
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[Because we’re all a bunch of Shitebags](https://i.imgur.com/mfGG1uk.jpg)
What country subreddits are saying that?
Plenty of complaining, but this is one of the more lighthearted national subreddits. A lot of them are basically r/ireland with the snickers, poached eggs and trifles replaced by further moaning, usually about identity politics.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/pj7b9j/rireland_users_when_you_post_literally_anything/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/pj7b9j/rireland_users_when_you_post_literally_anything/)
Cozza this kinda vibe
This place took a serious dive when the [boards.ie](https://boards.ie) migration happened. There used to be a better balance of misery and more light-hearted stuff.
tbf if you want misery, check our r/dubai
Ye need to check out the casual ireland sub if you’re not a fan of the misery. It’s good craic
Because there’s nowhere to live. I don’t even mean affordable places. I can’t find a flat to rent in the town i live and work in, been that way for months. No houseshares around here either as it isn’t really a college town or anything.
Why didn’t r/Ireland mention it’s time with st. Joseph’s boyscouts or it’s well paid employment with Jackie Brosnan?
I always loved Bill Burr’s rant about performing in Ireland
Imagine using a national flag or national colors as a subreddit icon
Upvoted for Pauline.
Misery, misery, misery the whole flipping way.
Hate to break it to you lot, but every local US sub is basically nothing but negative. Pick a random one and take a look.
During my one and only visit to Ireland, for a few days in summer many years ago, it was clear skies, bright sunshine and warm weather. I asked the locals if it was usually like this in the summer, and they laughed. So I’m guessing the weather has something to do with the mood.
Maybe Ireland is depressing? Haha
That’s because you’re all a bunch of traumatized mfers.
It’s what hundreds and hundreds of years of abuse does to you.
Ah sure look it
Compared to the Turkish subreddit, you are all shits and giggles tbh.
Misery loves company 🙂
however not all the content is depressing (housing crisis ,governmental hypocrisy and s_umbags are depressing) but things like father Ted clips or the new garda uniform looking like a highlighter pen being a small amount of joy to my life.
This sub is a fucking embarrassment to the rest of us really. A bunch of weird shut-ins obsessed with teenage boys
I also wouldn’t have it any other way. Ya’ll are good people.
It’s all gone downhill since we lost me_IRA
I overheard some new arrivals on a bus yesterday talking about how awful the country is based on what they read here on Reddit. It gives a wildly skewed view of the country.
I’m guessing it’s because a lot of us grew up with “JOOOOOEEEEEE DUFFAYYYY!!!” on the radio in the background, so all we heard was bitching and whining
This sub puts all others to shame- no one else can get a page long discussion on chips
Simply put, it’s a depressing place.
ah go on. you know you like it.
go on. go on. go on.
It’s the rain.
am american…
is this why i’m subbed here?
At least it is not like r/europe full of right wing bots and brexit loonies and nasty mods.
Honestly that Yank that posted here last week about how they’re genuinely unsure if they’d be welcome in Ireland after seeing us take the piss out of them had me rolling my eyes beyond biological capability. We take the piss. Deal with it.
A classic to answer the question: https://youtu.be/hPvFMoGqkaY?t=42
As an American, you site feels like a small town. In a positive way. Discussions are like neighbors talking.
In fairness that’s the Irish way. You could be having the best day of your life and yet if anyone asks how you are it’s practically a custom to give a knowing glance and sigh “Ah sure y’know…”.
Per almost every Category Ireland is one of the best places to live in the world bar none.
Per Capita we are among the richest and happiest nations on the planet. We have low poverty, crime rates no conflict in our country. We have a wonderful open culture and incredibly nice people and a connection to the rest of Europe.
We are a net positive for immigration for the first time in our history. Are biggest problem as a country is so much wealth and people are flowing into our country that its really difficult to buy a house. That’s a problem but compared to nearly anywhere else its a good problem to have.
Are healthcare might not be perfect but we pay half what the Americans pay for the same coverage.
And not to forget that thanks to are position at the edge of Europe we are safe from the worst of Global warming extreme weather terrorist threats and hostile foreign powers. In the 80s when people were being blown up on the street and shot by the police for playing football in a Park. Now Gerry Adam messes with people on twitter and the troubles are over.
And not to forget that thanks to are membership in the EU was are safe and secure for the first time in our history. Their is zero chance that we can be invaded by any major power when we are the major power.
Yet unlike the Americans we have no history of invading other countries or any global responsibilities. We have all the benefits of a superpower with none of the costs.
People bitch about the Modern day but its the best time to be alive in human history and this in the Best Time for Ireland as a nation in our history.
We got our independence. The troubles are over. We actually have a voice in world affairs. And we are richer happier and better off than in any time in our history.
That’s ridiculously good compared to anywhere else in the world. We are not perfect – nobody is but we are a damn near Utopian Place to live for anyone else.
But We like to bitch and moan because its fun and a core part of Irish identity.
And because just because are country is better than most other countries does not mean its perfect. We can always do better.
We rarely take it into account but its fucking great to be alive in this time and its fucking great to be Irish.
And thats why every user on this sub is a deeply closeted FG voter.
Doesn’t hold a candle to the brilliant misery of /r/northernireland
Mrs. Doyle is right. There’s no harm in really enjoying a bout of misery. You didn’t ask for it and the only way to get back at it is by enjoying it.
Happy in our misery and begrudging 😜🙈 cup of tae solves all problems and a good moan