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# all the president's dogs
19 times we were proud to call Michael D our President in 2017
It’s been some year.
# The lads
16 photos comparing Enda Kenny's retirement to Barack Obama's
A couple of smooth players.
# Breaking News
22 headlines that summed Ireland up in 2017
What a year it’s been.
# at your service
10 Christmas movies improved by Francis Brennan quotes
“Don’t do that you’ll RUIN the bed”
# danks for the memories
31 excellent memes that took over 2017
When things are bad, turn to memes.
# think outside my box
19 of the very best signs spotted at Repeal The 8th marches in 2017
Inspired work.
# Lucky Dip
Pick a Christmas present and we’ll give you something to watch on Netflix
SIMPLY. HAVING.
# Out foreign
15 times Irish people represented us really well abroad in 2017
Represent.
# Quiz
Can You Name These Minor Characters In Peep Show?
The Beastie Boys fought and possibly died for your right to take this quiz.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Stephen's Day
Another full day and night of festive telly.
# Christmas Special
A couple that met on Channel 4's First Dates returned with their baby last night
They need a table for three now.
# howaya
The star of Damo & Ivor surprised a huge fan in Dublin on Christmas morning and it was lovely
Well played.
# world of celebs
Conor McGregor shared photos of his and Dee Devlin's first Christmas with Conor Jr... it's The Dredge
Get yer Xmas Day fix here.
# get outta ma pub
Would You Survive If You Were An Eastenders Character In A Christmas Special?
It’s a dangerous place this time of year.
# tony or jim
17 very Irish tweets about Brooklyn last night
It was the big Christmas movie on RTÉ and we were all invested.
# yurt
The Rubberbandits are so famous in Limerick that An Post managed to deliver this letter to Blindboy
A Christmas miracle.
# way back when
15 photos that remind you what Irish TV was like a decade ago
Ah, 2008.
# that was the year that was
32 of the biggest news stories of 2017, as told through 'Ireland Simpsons Fans' Memes
The best place for Irish memes.
# Kevin McCallister
23 things we learned from watching Home Alone 4
The film that everyone knows about but nobody has seen.
# creeping
12 phrases that got official translations as Gaeilge in 2017
Ar fheabhas.
# the christmas busk
Hozier just joined Glen Hansard for a wonderful Christmas Eve singalong in Dublin to raise money for the homeless
Some crowds.
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Christmas Eve
TV doesn’t get much better than this.
# Jessica Chastise
Jessica Chastain has addressed the criticism around the lack of diversity on this magazine cover
She says it’s a “sad look”.
# get well soon guy
Irish Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick has reportedly been called in after Meghan Markle's dog 'breaks two legs'
He’s been known to work miracles in the past.
# arise sir shaw
RuPaul was tweeting about Saoirse Ronan but called her 'Sir Shaw' and now it's everywhere
Arise, Sir Shaw!
# Leon and June
Scarlett Moffatt has been leading the tributes following the death of beloved Gogglebox star Leon
“From your words of encouragement to me to the little DMs.”
# Rubbish
Irish rugby player Ian Madigan delivered a serious burn when someone gave out about women referees
“Did you watch the game live or on TV?”
# tv picks
What to watch on TV tonight: Saturday
The TV everyone will be talking about tomorrow.
# a mug's game
Demi Lovato says a UFO was in the sky last night even though Elon Musk told everyone he was launching a rocket
“I’m calling bullshit on SpaceX’s excuse.”
# would you look
The man from *that* BBC interview shared a lovely family Christmas message and the photo is just the best
MARION!
# Gingerbrinkley cookies
Mindy Kaling's friends threw her a brilliant 'You've Got Mail' themed party after she had her baby
She’s had a busy week.
# uncle phil
People really enjoyed Will Smith's response to Graham Norton when asked about a Fresh Prince reunion
“Man, I’d have to be Uncle Phil in that one. I’m 50.”
# not real da
The two Irish men who married for tax reasons got a mention on Late Night with Seth Meyers
Includes obligatory impression.
# notions
The legendary 'We Want Plates' Twitter account has compiled the 10 worst ways restaurants served food in 2017
Make it stop.
# Blue moon
18 of the funniest reactions to the news that UK passports are becoming blue again
What a victory for Brexit.
# away in a phonebox
A photographer came across this tiny nativity in an old phonebox while passing through Roscommon
Lovely.
# names actually
Name The Obscure Love Actually Character
The likes of David and Natalie aren’t included, so you won’t be sneaking points that way.
# Christmas inheritance
16 thoughts people have about Netflix's new terrible but brilliant Christmas romcom
The natural successor to A Christmas Prince.
# slagging match
Here are all the tweets Liam Gallagher should definitely delete now that he's back on good terms with Noel
Preferably before he logs on.
# new bar who dis
Cadbury has replaced the Fudge bar with Dairy Milk Oreo in its Christmas selection boxes
The most divisive bar of them all.