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7 things that only go together in Ireland

Altogether now: “Ebony and Ivory live together in perfect harmony…”

WE LOVE A good double act in Ireland, don’t we?

Dunphy and Giles, Ted and Dougal and even Jedward. Yep, the best things come in pairs.

But what about two unexpected forces that come together to team up to make something amazing – something greater than the sum of their parts? Today is their day to shine.

1. Sun and an umbrella

After the rain Liamfm . Liamfm .

Four seasons in a day is putting it mildly for Ireland, to be honest. Some other items that only go together in Ireland: suncream and a raincoat, a fleece and shorts, and we wouldn’t be surprised if we wind up seeing woolly scarves donned over togs if the weather gets really unpredictable one day.

2. Cheese and curry

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Have you ever mentioned the concept of curry cheese chips to anyone outside of Ireland? Their reaction is priceless. Yes, we want melted cheese with our curry sauce. A match made in post-pub heaven.

3. Guinness and blackcurrant

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Don’t knock it til you’ve tried it, that’s all we’ll say. An acquired taste.

4. Presenters and puppets

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Zig and Zag, Podge and Rodge – and Dustin The Turkey, of course. We love a good puppet in Ireland, it seems, but only if they’re on telly with a famous presenter in tow. Who’s to say who the real puppet was, Gaybo or Dustin?

5. Politics news and models

SSIA Your Little Black Books Graham Hughes / Photocall Ireland! Graham Hughes / Photocall Ireland! / Photocall Ireland!

Presented without comment, here is a photocall with Georgia Salpa from the 2006 announcement of the SSIA scheme… Please do not adjust your screen settings. This really happened.

6. Crisps and chocolate – in a bar

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Again, it’s an acquired taste. Listen – if other cultures can call olives and caviar acquired tastes, then we can say that cheese and onions crisps mixed into milk chocolate is a delicacy. You can’t take that away from us.

7. Immersions and gags

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For one moment, imagine you have no idea about uniquely Irish jokes. Now imagine trying to explain exactly why the concept of leaving on the immersion has so much comedic potential. Inexplicable, yet makes perfect sense.

What unique Irish pairing have we missed? Let us know in the comments section…

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    Oct 25th 2016, 9:06 AM

    Tayto Crisps sandwich made with white bread

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    Oct 25th 2016, 10:13 AM

    You forgot to say the butter must be an inch thick

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    Oct 25th 2016, 11:39 AM

    Rubbish teachers becoming rubbish politicians

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    Oct 25th 2016, 6:12 AM

    Popcorn and maltesers in the same bag/box at the cinema. Yum!!

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    Oct 25th 2016, 7:07 AM

    Lasagna and chips :)

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    Oct 25th 2016, 7:27 AM

    That’s an Irish thing?

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    Oct 25th 2016, 12:24 PM

    Here’s another thing… Are we the only Country in the world that when in the Pub if someone lets a glass fall and Smashes we all shout “Yeaahhh” …?

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    Oct 25th 2016, 6:24 AM

    There should be a law against black currant in Guinness,

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    Oct 25th 2016, 10:04 AM

    @John Quill: I think it’s an english thing. Never, ever seen it drunk in Ireland – I thought the blackcurrant was reserved for the designated drivers?

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    Oct 25th 2016, 1:22 PM

    It’s Murphy’s and Blackcurrant!

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    Oct 25th 2016, 8:34 AM

    Bacon, cabbage and a pint of milk

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    Putting petrol into a diesel car..

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    Socks ‘n’ sandles!

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    Oct 25th 2016, 3:51 PM

    @John Grehan: unfortunately that is not only in Ireland :D

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    Oct 25th 2016, 7:37 AM

    We won’t be seeing salpa doing anything like that again her billionaire husband wudnt allow it

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    Oct 25th 2016, 9:34 AM

    Shite and buckets

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    Soup and a sandwich.

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    Oct 25th 2016, 7:10 PM

    Spaghetti bolognese and chips – love it

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    Oct 26th 2016, 1:53 AM

    Corn flakes and brown sauce .yummy

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    Duffy and D”arcy.

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    Oct 25th 2016, 2:25 PM

    Scallions and brown soda bread

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