Local Laws
Anyone bestowed with the Freedom of the City of Dublin is allowed to pasture this animal on common grounds within the city. Bono was the most famous person to exercise this right, as back in 2000 he and U2 bandmate The Edge turned up on St Stephen's Green with these animals in tow.
What are sheep or lambs
for as much as they are a staple of Irish eating, this item is not actually native to the Emerald Isle.
What are potatoes
probably the most famous Irish slang meaning fun, gossip, goings-on.
What’s/where’s the craic?
Capital city of Ireland
What is Dublin
This law requires a special liscence for premises wishing to open on a Sunday. Otherwise, attending a cinema on a Sunday could see you landed with a £50 fine.
What is Cinemas Order of 1991
This phrase refers to the Irish taking turns paying for a round of drinks When drinking at a pub with a group
What is "standing a round"
Listening in on a private conversation
What is earwigging
The national sport of Ireland
What is Hurling
This bizarre order stated that an “officer of the Ministry, duly authorised by the Ministry in that behalf either generally or in respect of a particular occasion, shall have the power to examine eggs in transit”.
What is the Marketing of Eggs Act of 1957
A layered casserole of boiled pork sausages, bacon, potatoes, and onions that is traditionally associated with Dublin.
What is a coddle
An Irish term for fooling and messing around
What is acting the maggot
The national symbol of Ireland. Ireland is the only country to have a musical instrument as its national symbol.
What is the harp
this now debunked law stated that no landlord could claim money owed for alcohol consumed.
What is the Tippling Act of 1735
A small plate may be placed on the table for discreetly discarding this food waste item.
What are potato peels
A beloved pub custom where friends humorously poke fun at each other. When taking part in the slagging of another, the tables can quickly turn—with one becoming the subject of a (mostly) good-hearted roast.
What is slagging
These two holidays, celebrated in America, originated in Ireland and were introduced to America by Irish immigrants.
What are St. Patrick's Day and Halloween
According to its own legislation, it is illegal for a student to walk through the grounds of Trinity College without carrying this object. Although it seems this rule has never been imposed, it remains written in its law.
What is their sword
Perfect for recovering after a night out at one of the best traditional pubs in Ireland, this dish is considered the Holy Grail in Ireland, originating in Northern Ireland. Traditional components of this Irish food include Irish sausages, bacon, eggs, soda bread and potato bread, black and white pudding and tomatoes.
What is the Ulster Fry
Traditionally, the bride and groom would drink mead, a fermented honey beverage, for one full moon after their wedding to ensure fertility, giving rise to this term
What is "honeymoon"
Ireland has won this competition, one of the world’s oldest song contests, more times than any other country, with seven victories.
What is Eurovision