11 Signs You’re In an Irish Home

There's no place like home. Actually, no, there's no place like an Irish home. Here are 11 signs you're in one...

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The kettle is boiling Always and forever. You will also be asked if you want a cuppa at least five times. Religious memorabilia No Irish home is complete without the following: a picture of the Sacred Heart, a Child of Prague statue, St Brigid’s Cross and Holy Water. A turf fire All year long. It is Ireland after all. Family photos everywhere And they're mainly awkward and only on display because Mam looks nice in them. There will be washing out on the line Grand day for drying! The living room is off limits That's the good room, for special occasions. The kitchen is the place everyone goes. There’s always ingredients for a fry in the fridge And a full press. There’s always someone else visiting We're such a sociable nation. There's a display cabinet for school achievements From certificates to trophies, we like to celebrate the achievements of our nearest and dearest. RTÉ is on Nobody can talk during the weather forecast. GAA will inevitably come up It could be on TV or it might be a discussion (when we say discussion, we mean heated argument).