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# Stereotypes

This month
March 2023
# SNL
Casual references to the 'drunken Irish' are overplayed and wrong - McDonald calls out SNL joke
McDonald says stereotypes are unhelpful and cause annoyance.
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Mar 13th 2023, 9:16 PM
All time
# Stereotypes
French toymakers sign pact to rid games and toys of gender stereotypes
The charter also envisages that manufacturers will adapt the way their products are advertised.
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Sep 24th 2019, 10:21 PM
# first dates abroad
An episode of First Dates Ireland was shown in the UK last night and they had so many thoughts
Of course, the first dater was called Paddy Murphy.
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Oct 26th 2017, 8:00 AM
# Stereotypes
Sex education often 'out of touch and taught by embarrassed teachers'
Research has found stereotyping is common, with women often depicted as passive and men as predatory.
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Sep 13th 2016, 8:41 AM
# Limerick
How Stereotypically Limerick Are You?
Gowl.
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Aug 27th 2016, 1:00 PM
# cork like
15 pictures that are just pure Cork
Bate from gat.
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Jul 26th 2016, 1:18 PM
# Quiz
How Stereotypically Dublin Are You?
This verdict is final.
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Jul 23rd 2016, 6:00 PM
# Paddy
23 photos that prove the Irish stereotypes are true
It’s true, we’ve been foiled.
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Jul 8th 2016, 9:30 PM
# an african city
Heard of this African version of Sex and the City? It's pretty glamorous
The web series stars five ambitious women settling back in their native Ghana after living abroad.
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Aug 1st 2015, 10:30 AM
# Stereotypes
Jimmy Fallon's pros and cons of St Patrick's Day are simply groanworthy
“I’m Irish, I can say that.”
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Mar 18th 2015, 3:30 PM
# Stereotypes
Watch Barack Obama wonderfully shut down toy gender stereotypes
So lovely.
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Dec 24th 2014, 3:45 PM
# CAO
Stereotypes could be holding students back from embracing STEM courses
New research shows students biggest concern is fitting in at third-level.
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Dec 18th 2014, 9:00 PM
# I'm Irish
Supercut of everyone saying 'I'm Irish' in films is predictably ridiculous
We’re all about the drinking.
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Oct 17th 2014, 4:07 PM
# Payback
New York bar causes uproar with 'no Irish drunks' sign
The bar’s owner was forced to change it to something a bit… lighter.
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Jul 26th 2014, 4:02 PM
# grimy leprechauns
Ireland doesn't fare too well in this excellent map of the world in stereotypes
But then again, no one does.
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May 28th 2014, 3:08 PM
# can't hold him
UPDATE: Macklemore issues apology for costume following accusations of anti-semitism
The rapper has been getting some backlash for the suspicious disguise.
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May 20th 2014, 8:48 AM
# integration policy
Shatter: 'Immigrants have had a transformative impact on Irish society, for the better'
A review integration policy in Ireland is being carried out, with the minister urging people to make written submissions.
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Apr 29th 2014, 3:46 PM
# o'humping
Letterman's top 10 Irish expressions for sex are outrageous
OK, OK, you’ve had your laughs.
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Apr 4th 2014, 8:30 PM
# Stereotypes
Here's the 'drunk leprechaun' app that's making Irish people furious
Meet Shamus McDerp, who has an alcohol problem.
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Feb 12th 2014, 6:00 PM
# Fresh meat
10 people you will meet in college
You’re bound to encounter at least one.
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Oct 25th 2013, 9:30 PM
# the shift
The 6 Irish girls you've all gone out with
Date me, date my friends.
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Sep 29th 2013, 8:15 PM
# Sponsored By Adverts.ie
6 stereotypes you'll recognise if you went to college in Dublin
Did you go to college in Dublin? We can relate.
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Sep 13th 2013, 12:52 PM
# what are you wearing?
A conversation that would never happen between two Irish men
They don’t care what you’re wearing to the pub.
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Jul 8th 2013, 8:00 PM
# your round
The 13 people you will meet in the pub tonight
Shots for everyone!
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Jul 6th 2013, 8:15 PM
# DA
13 things only an Irish dad can teach you
Pass the Swarfega.
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Jun 16th 2013, 9:30 AM
# jack palancing
9 things Irish people do to prepare for a big night out
Are we going “out”, or are we going “out out”?
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Jun 7th 2013, 8:30 PM
# Stereotypes
It's Your Giant Green Mascot Doing An Irish Jig Video Of The Day
Because that’s obviously how you celebrate Irish heritage night.
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May 18th 2013, 10:36 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you work your way into Wednesday.
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Apr 3rd 2013, 9:00 AM
# lidgends
The 8 signs you’re a Munster Rugby fan
PJ’s, All Blacks and blagging your way into away games.
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Mar 17th 2013, 8:29 AM
# Stereotypes
The 8 signs you’re an Ulster Rugby fan
Friday night’s at Ravehill, wistful days in Lansdowne and Trevor Brennan’s Bar.
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Mar 16th 2013, 8:31 AM
# Stereotypes
The 8 signs you're a Connacht Rugby fan
The Wesht’s Awake, and so on…
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Mar 15th 2013, 8:35 AM
# 4 proud provinces
The 8 signs you're a Leinster Rugby fan
It’s not all frappuccinos and alpaca-wool scarves.
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Mar 14th 2013, 8:53 AM
# ditch the drink
US town stops alcohol sales for Patrick's Day celebration
Bars, restaurants and off-licences in Pennsylvania are supporting the alcohol-free zone in a bid to curb drinking.
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Feb 22nd 2013, 6:45 AM
# Stereotypes
5 of the worst ‘Irish’ themed products
Some products that should have stayed in ‘drawing board’ territory.
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Mar 17th 2012, 3:00 PM
# Emigration
Some young people in Australia ‘giving Irish workers a bad name’
A perception that Irish workers arrive drunk and lie about qualifications is based on the behaviour of a minority, according to a visa expert.
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Mar 13th 2012, 1:50 PM
# Your Say
Poll: Are 'drunken' stereotypes about Irish people a problem?
Clothes depicting Irish people as drunks damage our image abroad, a councillor has said. So what do you think?
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Mar 6th 2012, 10:48 AM
# Irish Yoga
Urban Outfitters criticised over 'drunk Irish' themed clothing
A Fine Gael councillor has called on the fashion retailer to withdraw items with the “damaging” stereotype.
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Mar 5th 2012, 8:53 PM
Voices
Column: Men need to help with gender equality - but it's good for them too
Ireland has a huge way to go in terms of gender equality but the onus is on men to do something about it, says Plan Ireland CEO David Dalton.
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Sep 21st 2011, 7:30 PM
# Toys
Far from child's play: 9 weird, offensive and downright dangerous kids' toys
As a breast-feeding doll goes on sale in the US, TheJournal.ie looks at some of the most ill-advised children’s products ever.
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Jul 19th 2011, 12:22 PM
# Bastille Day
Zut alors! 7 reasons why you're as French as a string of onions
As France celebrates Bastille Day, TheJournal.ie reveals that we Irish are all French deep down. Here’s why.
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Jul 14th 2011, 12:35 PM
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