‘The Commitments’ Was On Telly Last Night And Twitter Was Absolutely Hopping

"There's fecking never anything on is there?", is often how the conversation goes in Irish households on Friday nights. Last night, however, TV3 gave us all a massive treat by airing The Commitments, arguably the most universally popular Irish movie of all time.

Roddy Doyle's story of Jimmy Rabbitte and his merry band of soul men and soul women has warmed the hearts and tickled the funny bones of the nation since its release in 1991.

Last night was no exception plenty of people taking to Twitter to share their joy. Favourite quotes were shared, little (or not so little) known facts were exchanged and there was plenty of Irish celeb-spotting too.

It was one of those rare scenarios on Twitter where people weren't jumping down each other's throats and everyone was just having the craic. The power of film, wha?

The excitement was difficult to contain...

Fuck my life the commitments is on!! Greatest film EVER!!
— Jamie (@jamieparry85) May 4, 2018

Fair play @TV3Ireland for throwing on #TheCommitments. Never gets old. And Micko Wallace still terrifies me.
— David Gee (@DavidGeester) May 4, 2018

The Commitments on TV3. What a movie!
— Rick Mooney (@RikMon23) May 4, 2018

The best quotes still resonate to this day...

It’s ride Sally ride not roide Sally roide #TheCommitments
— jen ????????‍♀️ (@JenniMcAD) May 4, 2018

Mr Rabbitte: Is this the band is it?

Jimmy: Yeah, yeah

Mr Rabbitte: Betcha U2 are shittin' themselves..#TheCommitments #FavMovieQuotes
— Eva Jane Gaffney (@EvaJanez) May 4, 2018

The nostalgia was real, lads...

Great to see the #Commitments on tv tonight. Love the film. It was so 90s #Dublin
— Joan (@JoanScalesIT) May 4, 2018

Love those scenes in #TheCommitments filmed around Smithfield. Mountains of memories of going to me Dad’s Post Office in Stoneybatter as a kid. Area unrecognisable now.
— Damien O'Meara (@damien_omeara) May 4, 2018

Just adore #TheCommitments Movie! Probably de best #Irish film from the 90s ! Great story, one Liners and stellar Cast! @TV3Ireland ????
— Robbie Kane (@robbiekane74) May 4, 2018

Sure who'd be going out?

Just ordered an Indian takeaway, the wine is in the fridge and the commitments is on tv tonight. I’m loving this Friday.
— Sarah-Jayne Tobin (@TheSJTobin) May 4, 2018

Who says you can't enjoy a classic comedy and learn at the same time?

Playing 'what's yer man from again?' tonight while watching #TheCommitments
— Cian McG (@CianMcGar) May 4, 2018