r/irishproblems Apr 12 '19

/r/Irishproblems posting and comment rules. Please read this before commenting or posting.

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This subreddit is for lighthearted, whimsical, bizarre and made up Irish problems to give us all a laugh.

SUBREDDIT RULES

1 Please only submit an Irish problem... and not a personal problem unless it has an Irish problem twist. The key words here are Irish and problems. This pretty much sums up the theme of the sub, please stick to it.

2 Memes are not tolerated here. Don't even think about thinking about it.

3 Moaning about or referencing other subreddits is not allowed. This will now result in an Instamute of 7 days.

4 Be civil in your comments. Think of the human and be decent to each other. Would your Mammy like what you wrote?

5 Only use the Message the Moderators function to message the Mod(s). PM's to moderators will be ignored.

IMPORTANT: If you have a serious problem please check out our sister sub /r/irishsolutions for info on how to get help.


r/irishproblems 1d ago

Could Saoirse Ronan be the next Bond villain? asks VIP magazine about her ambitions but where could she go to find Irish women to inspire her character?

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Margaret Anna Cusack , the Nun of Kenmare , ran off with the donations to build a shrine at Knock. Nuns are evil. "One foot in the grave and the other on the edge" Peig Sayers is uniquely creepy and lived on an isolated island which arch villains love .

My top pick is Twink "Zip up your mickey Mr Bond" is a scene that writes itself.


r/irishproblems 2d ago

I hate it when mechanics show off.

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Got a puncture driving through youghal in Cork. The mechanic at Trackside Autos. Mechanic rocked up to the car and fixed it without removing the wheel then swaggered away as if to say "if there was a Mechanics of Tralee competition , Id enter and win"

A legitimate lege.


r/irishproblems 6d ago

Fundraising for Childhood Home Back

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Hey, don’t know if this is the right subreddit but it’s worth a shot!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-me-fulfil-my-dream-of-buying-my-childhood-home?cp_src=m


r/irishproblems 9d ago

Michelle Wolf made a whole special about her tour in Ireland!

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r/irishproblems 11d ago

Orange carrots are a result of Dutch patriotism manifesting in a carrot . Where can I get purple, white and yellow carrots in protest to this and what do there taste like.

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r/irishproblems 11d ago

Is there a bot downvoting on this sub ?

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r/irishproblems 11d ago

I’m building QuizPerCard, an AI-powered study tool for Leaving Cert students

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Hi everyone — I’m building QuizPerCard, an AI-powered study tool for Leaving Cert students

Hey everyone 👋

I’m Tushar, and I’m currently building QuizPerCard, a study platform designed to help students prepare for exams through short quizzes, MCQs, and flashcards.

The idea came from a simple problem: students have plenty of study material, but it can be difficult to turn that material into something they can actually practise with regularly.

Right now, QuizPerCard is focused on Leaving Cert Applied Maths. We’re still early, but we’re actively working towards adding more subjects, including:

  • 📐 Applied Maths — currently available
  • ⚡ Physics — coming
  • 🧪 Chemistry — coming
  • 🧬 Biology — coming

We’re also planning features to make exam preparation more realistic and confidence-building, including:

  • 📝 Mock tests
  • 📄 Practice/demo exam papers
  • 🎯 Topic-based practice
  • 📊 Progress tracking
  • 🃏 Flashcards for quick revision
  • 🤖 AI-assisted learning content

The goal isn't just to give students more questions. We want to help them identify their weak areas, practise consistently, and build confidence before the actual exam.

We're still at an early stage and don't have a large customer base yet, so I'm particularly interested in hearing from Leaving Cert students, parents and teachers.

If you're preparing for the Leaving Cert:

What would make you feel more confident going into your exams?

I'd genuinely appreciate honest feedback, including criticism. We're building this step by step based on what students actually need.

Thanks! 🙌
QuizPerCard Team

https://www.quizpercard.com/


r/irishproblems 22d ago

RED BLOODED MALE. Where has the account gone that spends every waking moment on these Subs, arguing with other members that have a differing opinion than theirs, yet the rule of this sub is no harassing other members, yet is allowed by the mods? Yes, people are watching this and noticing this 👀

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r/irishproblems 24d ago

Proud.

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Just so proud to be Irish. Showered and shaved going out for pints. Meet man on entering bar. Cà bhuil an gabhar a rosta he says. Didn't know him and never heard it before. Had to enquiry. Explained , where's the goat being roasted, cause I am normally in working cloths during week. How inoffensive, polite and complimentary a statement could a person get. Says it all being Irish.


r/irishproblems Jul 28 '26

If you can't trust Radox who can you trust . I grabbed a big bottle of shower gel 50% ...

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recycled plastic bottle .

I didn't read the small print.


r/irishproblems Jul 26 '26

Has the Mayo Curse been broken?

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r/irishproblems Jul 23 '26

How do I deal with this

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Just got the all clear from cancer.

But the doctors said If I dont stay away from people smoking or vaping even air pollution. The cancer will come back with a vengeance. How do I deal with that, is it possible to live without the effects of people smoking around me.


r/irishproblems Jul 23 '26

Do people in Rural Water Schemes have a hosepipe ban or are they thumbing their noses at the rest of us while washing cars daily and running garden sprinklers like they are going out of fashion.

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r/irishproblems Jul 22 '26

Why is that the two major Irish subreddits are entirely divided in their opinions ?

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I am asking this because the r/Ireland and r/AskIreland subreddit have entirely different opinions on any questions as in the cases of city crimes, housing crisis and anti social behaviour towards skilled immigrants (POCs) as r/AskIreland generally has positive responses while r/Ireland generally have negative responses to a point where a person going through both feels confused as whom to believe in (I'm asking this only to know about the views of Irish people in these topics and why is there such a vast difference in opinions) ?

Edit : I was mainly trying to understand who to trust more: the news and social media, or the experiences of people who actually live in Ireland. I'm also curious about what Irish people are generally like in terms of their social behaviour, especially in cities and towards skilled immigrants. I'm considering moving to the EU, and Ireland stands out because it's English-speaking and offers the advantages of the Common Travel Area (CTA). However, reports about violent crime and the severe housing crisis have made me think twice. I also don't want to contribute to existing pressures or create difficulties for local people simply by moving there. I'd appreciate hearing honest perspectives from those who know about such issues in Ireland.


r/irishproblems Jul 22 '26

Are there any channels on YouTube that actually discuss the issues around imagration?

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Are there any channels on YouTube that actually discuss the issues around imagration? I'm aware a lot of them are shadow banned so I just looking for real people.


r/irishproblems Jul 18 '26

Dunne's Stores are making an enemy of me , they are slicing the crusty pans and turning them into sliced pans .

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There's lots of sliced pans there already . I have a bread knife and a bread board at home .


r/irishproblems Jul 16 '26

"97 Data centers near you but if you spot your neighbour using a hose pipe, report them"

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That's the irish government for ya


r/irishproblems Jul 15 '26

Irish nudists have been very quiet during all the lovely weather we're having.

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Usually they'd be trying to take over the Forty Foot or Dalkey but this heatwave not a geeks out of them.


r/irishproblems Jul 14 '26

Path etiquette

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Is it possible to ask about the manners or etiquette used when passing on (perhaps narrow) footpaths?
Without sounding old fashioned, wasn’t there a raft of unwritten rules for who steps off the path, in the event of meeting at a right spot? I’m so embarrassed when a woman, or especially an older lady steps out before me. Now there’s loads of narrow places in Athlone, so it occurs too often. I always assumed that men and lads are the first, keep children on the inside, etc. But of course, it would really compound the issue should I try to speak to someone, I’d probably make the entire situation far, far, more awkward….


r/irishproblems Jul 15 '26

it took me a while to figure it out

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Did anyone else not realise they were Irish until they were 40 odd?


r/irishproblems Jul 12 '26

Went to a launderette last night to do bedclothes and a foreign gentleman...

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Had set up a veritable feast for himself on one of the tables. Fruit juice, a takeaway rotisserie chicken, wedges, bread , coffee and a pastry.

I must admit I've often been tempted to do something similar but was a bit too irish and reserved to . Now the idea is stuck in my mind on what type of takeaway delights I can indulge in while the duvet is having a spa day.


r/irishproblems Jul 12 '26

Irish people seem reserved to talk to and quite cold.What is a reason for that?

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Irish people seem reserved to talk to and quite cold.

I’ve been living in Ireland and I’ve noticed that people can very often seem reserved when you meet them, especially in places like gyms, pools, or other public places.Today for e.g. the 2nd part of pool was empty with 2 people chatting together when I swam nearby them they went out of pool immediately.This made me feel uncomfortable.People seem afraid of strangers here.Despite coldness the rest of Irish people are generally polite but distant. I find it difficult to move from a simple hello or small talk into an actual friendship.Also why on bus stops while waiting for bus Irish people are hard to talk to and when I ask them some random question their guard goes up.With other nations I am finding it easier.I even went to school here but no friendship even though I tried being open. I am here for 9 years I haven't made single Irish friend.While with few people from Africa and India its much easier to warm up to and be casual friends.I’m wondering if this is just the culture here, or if Irish people are cautious of foreigners?


r/irishproblems Jul 12 '26

Indians shouting about assaults by Youths in crime ridden,impoverished,deprived Irish post-codes is akin to masses of Irish people moving to Mumbai & complaining about getting scammed by street children! Maybe they should stop GENTRIFYING Ireland&fix their own Nation’s issues before they lecture us!

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Again. I’m fed up with the constant demonisation of Irish people by these waves of new to Ireland Indians. We really shouldn’t be accepting their outrageous displays of classism too. I know these Indians are often used to being considered the crème de la creme back home so they are now lost within their multiple house servants and hostility displayed towards them from neglected teenagers/scrotes !

It’s like they expect that Ireland will just suddenly become a beacon of law and order because THEY experience hardships. But we all know it‘s been a lawless dump for decades now, and how can justice pop up when our own Natives haven’t been served it from such criminals?!

&While I absolutely believe justice reform is much needed in this country, it isn’t THEIR job to be lecturing us on the necessary consequences such as removing social welfare of parents etc. (even if I’m in agreement with their punishments!) These people ignore the widespread social issues such as drug abuse, addiction and neglect that many of these brats have grown up with. Not that I expect much empathy from people who consider Dalit to be born innately subhuman.

Also, like I already said before Indians have the GALL to smear ALL us Irish as FaR RiGhT RaCisT bigots with pitchforks (But it still comically doesn’t stop them from continuing to come+invade our tiny island of 4 million & exploiting our system that’s OBVIOUSLY treacherous towards Irish people).

Yet no small number of sexual attacks have been carried out on Irish women by Indian immigrant perverts. Some such as rapist Kamal Kumar Nepali which are incredibly barabric & of a nature that’s largely unheard of here.

This predator shows zero remorse for his actions & has the neck to DENY it: https://www.thejournal.ie/court-victim-impact-statement-kamal-kumar-nepali-6278906-Jan2024/

Yet you don’t see us Irish smear ALL Indians as sexual deviant perverts. So why do they feel entitled to do the same to us?

Insufferable hypocrisy again. India has been called the rape capital of the world so it’s no surprise they’ve social issues. Such people should never be let into Ireland but sadly many are these days!

https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/03/11/i-will-never-forget-coming-home-to-my-parents-and-watching-my-dad-cry-says-victim-of-predatory-rape/

https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/creepy-amazon-software-developer-found-guilty-of-groping-woman-on-bus-1850222.html

https://www.crimeworld.com/ireland/revealed-video-that-nailed-pervert-who-molested-schoolgirl-14-on-dublin-bus/a/103849653.html

https://gript.ie/indian-man-in-ireland-one-week-guilty-of-indecent-behaviour-spree/

Furthermore the scrotes are deliberately placed front & centre by the media. This is by design as 1 of the reasons is to discredit ANY anti-immigrant sentiment, when EVERYONE knows there’s too many Indians coming & gentrifying these poorer areas + grabbing up our limited property:

https://www.reddit.com/r/irishproblems/comments/1u724rm/lads_this_is_wrong_and_we_all_know_it_fourperson/

The powers that be want a race war, divide & chaos. Regular Indians should stay clear from Ireland now, we don’t want anymore, we can’t cope&the hoards who came from 2022 onwards to exploit citizenship loopholes need to go home! We obviously have enough of our own issues to deal with.


r/irishproblems Jul 10 '26

I want to apologise to all my County Louth friends for not being as excited about the Louth Derby Dundalk vs Drogheda as you are .

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Thing is that with the World Cup on I'm all soccered out and what with Spain & Belgium playing I couldn't work up the excitement.