So one of our fans, thinking himself a big man, attempted to climb The Connemara Pub in Bordeaux today. As you might expect, being surrounded by his fellow Irish men, he was immediately taken down a peg or two, as he brutally jocked in front of hundreds of people (soon to be thousands if not millions, […]
9 years ago
After a couple of days badly needed rest and some serious hangovers, the Irish fans have made their way from Paris to Bordeaux. This may be one of the wine capitals of the world, but the boys in green seem to be sticking to beer for the most part. The next game against Belgium is tomorrow […]
9 years ago
This statistic may or may not surprise you at all, but Ireland has the most expensive alcohol prices in the EU, according to new European report. This Eurostat report states that booze in The Emerald Isle costs a whopping 175% over the EU average, making it the most expensive in the whole EU. Ireland is the most expensive EU state for alcohol, Finland […]
9 years ago
Irish humour is like the opposite to an acquired taste. Once you get a hit, you’re hooked. Well, that’s how we feel about it anyway… And we know you do too. So, with no further ado, here’s the best and most gaseous craic we could find this week, courtesy of you guys. Brava, you lot, brava. 1. […]
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One of Ireland’s greatest sporting moments – or one of the most fondly remembered, at any rate – came when Ray Houghton put the ball in the back of the English net in Stuttgart in 1988. I was behind the goal that day, and along with other Irish fans of that generation the only mementos I have are the grainy […]
9 years ago
It’s no secret that Mr Tayto is one of Ireland’s biggest supporters, so it’s no wonder he headed over to Paris to catch some of the action. The divil. Spuds, i made it to France! I have gone for Italia 90 look with my makeover #mrtaytomadeit pic.twitter.com/ZSP2jeWxfZ — Mr.Tayto Ireland (@MrTaytoIreland) June 13, 2016 Irish fans in France will […]
9 years ago
Just when you thought things couldn’t get much better for the Irish fans in France, along comes Keith Duffy to join the party. This one was shot yesterday evening in La Rochelle as the boys in Green were getting ready to take on Belgium on Saturday. Prepare to wish you were there. READ NEXT: 11 Moments From The Euros That […]
9 years ago
Ireland supporters in France have not only been excellently behaved during the Euros celebrations, they’ve actually been a shining example of how sporting fans should act in general. While Russian football fans have made the headlines for the starting brawls during the championship, the Irish crowds have been celebrating alongside our competitors and even performing good deeds. One such random act of kindness came from this group of Irish lads, […]
9 years ago
Whether you love it or loathe it, the city of Los Angeles has undoubtedly sparked your interest at one time or another. Full of the beautiful people, incredible waves and sights that need to be seen to be believed – LA has so much going for it. And we think it should be explored. Check out […]
9 years ago
We’ve had draws in the past that felt like shimmering victories. England, 1990. Germany, 2002. Italy, 2009. Germany, again, in 2014. Just to name a few. But this was not one of those occasions; this was one of those times that felt like we had something taken away from us It started with the normal cautious […]
9 years ago
There have been seriously ugly scenes in Marseille over the last couple of days, as English and Russian fans have clashed repeatedly with riot police. Thankfully, though, the Green Army don’t seem to be letting us down. The videos below were taken at the fan zone in Paris where Irish fan have been mixing with […]
9 years ago
Wondering where to catch all the Euro 2016 matches? Well, what if we told you that a duo by the name of The Thinking Drinkers had conducted some research on this exact topic… The Thinking Drinkers, Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham, did all the hard work by reviewing over 2,000 boozers in Ireland and the UK to find the best spots to watch […]
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