IT’S COMING CLOSE to 1pm and that begs the question – is that dinnertime or lunch?

It’s a perennial argument among Irish people, and sometimes appears to highlight an urban-rural divide on the issue.

So what do you think?

At what time of day is it okay to call a meal ‘dinner’?

Poll Results:

Early evening (12699)

8pm or later (3177)

Anytime from about noon-2pm (1950)

Other (460)

Anytime from about noon-2pm
Early evening
8pm or later
Other

If you ticked ‘other’, you need to elaborate in the comments. You may also need to have a good long talk to yourself.

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Fun poll: At what time of day do you have your dinner?

Poll Results:

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