THERE ARE ALWAYS tell-tale signs with a true blue Dub.
Dubliners usually mention their home town with pride, no matter which side of the Liffey played host to their upbringing. It’s very rare that you’ll meet someone who wasn’t delighted to be born in the capital (despite occasionally being referred to as a “jackeen” by those outside the Pale).
Let’s find out how to spot a true Dubliner…
1. You view everything outside Dublin as “the country”
OK, you sometimes feel a little bit guilty for making sweeping statements about “down the country” – but you have to admit, sometimes you mix up your Enniscrones and your Enniscorthys.
2. Dublin is the centre of the world to you
“Best café in Dublin? Well, it’s the best café in Ireland, then, by default,” – a thought you have almost certainly had.
3. Rocking the Dublin slang
Rapid. Roysh?
4. You know your side in the Guinness vs Beamish debate
Or Murphy’s for that matter. James’s Gate is the birthplace of civilisation for you as far as stout is concerned. Accept no substitutes.
5. An inexplicable but very real rivalry with Cork
“Real Capital”? Go ‘way out of that.
6. Arguments with your compatriots
A true Dubliner will also argue all of the above points to the bitter end with anyone from beyond the Pale who takes them up on their attitude. And don’t expect the Dub to back down either – bolshiness is definitely another characteristic from the capital…
There’s no mistaking Damo or Ivor for being from outside Dublin – respectively, they are Northside and Southside all over. But their worlds collided when they discovered they were actually brothers, separated at birth. Catch the new series of RTÉ2′s satirical comedy show Mondays at 10pm. In the meantime, check out the show with this preview.
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