BRACE YOURSELVES, WE have some potentially horrifying news.

We’ve received word that the stalwart of Irish life, the man who says “stand clear, luggage doors operating” has been replaced. BY A WOMAN of all things in some cases!

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Fear not though, it appears that it is just the new fleet of vehicles who’ve been sullied, with many buses retaining the old favourite:

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DailyEdge.ie has sent an urgent message to Bus Eireann for confirmation. Watch this space.

Originally posted on DailyEdge.ie

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Bus Eireann have changed the ‘luggage doors operating’ voice

An Irish woman just came up with the best idea ever

11 stages of ‘a few drinks’ before a night out

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