Four months in and 2015 is looking like a good one.
Ireland have already won the Six Nations and we reckon we’ll give the World Cup a good oul lash as well.
Better Call Saul has been absolutely brilliant and we even managed to avoid the entire 50 Shades of Grey thing.
But guess what? There’s way more great stuff to come this year.
Here’s our very Irish 2015 bucket-list:
Witness Ireland lift the Rugby World Cup
This is the big one. We’re Six Nations champion and we won all three of our Autumn internationals, so we shouldn’t fear anyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szfSwIqm9uo
Welcome the English soccer team to Ireland for the first time in 20 years
We all know what happened in Lansdowne back in 1995. We don’t need to go over those ugly scenes again.
Instead, we’d like to focus on what should be a great night on June 7. Hopefully this fantastic occasion will be topped off with an Ireland win.
Sing along to Fleetwood Mac at the 3 Arena
Try not to sing along to the Mac attack.
We’re really looking forward to seeing the real thing in the 3 Arena in June.
Listen to a true Hollywood Legend
Al Pacino is coming to the Bord Gais Theatre on May 24 for an evening with the public. We can’t wait to hear his stories.
Watch Conor McGregor whoop Jose Aldo for the UFC title
July 11 is the date we’re all waiting for. This is the date Conor McGregor proves his doubters wrong and takes Jose Aldo apart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa57J2OYQug
Witness Mayo win an All-Ireland so they can finally stop going on about that bloody curse
Mayo last won an All-Ireland in 1951. There’s been plenty of times since when they’ve looked destined to lift Sam, but have fallen at the final hurdle.
Mayo people will tell you (if you give them half a chance) that this is because of a curse set on county after the 1951 winning team’s bus overtook a funeral on their way back to the Wesht.
Us non-Mayo folk are so sick of hearing this excuse. So much so, we almost want to see them lift the cup.
Obviously, we’d much prefer to see our own county lift Sam, but if that’s not a possibility, it would be nice to see Mayo get over a 64 year-old superstition.
Enjoy another great Bond movie
It’s almost too hard to wait. It’s going to be so, so good.
Give the music festivals a good go
We really are spoiled for choice when it comes to music festivals here in Ireland.
There is something for all tastes, from small boutique festivals such as Castlepalooza, to bigger events with worldwide superstars performing, such as Electric Picnic and Sea Sessions.
We can’t wait to get the tent out of the shed and hit up couple of these festivals.
Skydive
We’ve been planning to do this for absolutely ages, but haven’t got around to it yet. Ireland has several brilliant sky-diving schools around the county, so there’s no reason for us to procrastinate any longer.
Visit our national treasures
We forget how lucky we are to live in this wonderful country sometimes. From the Giant’s Causeway, to the Ring of Kerry, and thousands of places in between, Ireland is well and truly full of beautiful and dramatic landscapes.
Find a match in Lisdoonvarna
Tinder is great and all, but you’ve got to love this traditional match-making festival. Last year’s LGBT event went off without a hitch and this year we’re set for even more fun.
Night time kayak in Cork
Atlantic Sea Kayaking offer a magical night time journey through Castlehaven Bay and Lough Hyne.
It is perfect for romantic getaways or even if you want to experience the beauty of Ireland from a different perspective.
Go on the new Tayto Park roller-coaster
It’s going to reach a height of 32.05 metres. That last .05 if what tipped us over the edge – we don’t know if we’re excited or really scared.
Enjoy a burger from Five Guys Burgers and Fries
It’s coming to Ireland and it is going to be wonderful. We’re hungry just thinking about the place.
We fully intend to sing this Five Guys inspired song all the way to the meat sweats.
Be totally satisfied with the new series of Game of Thrones
It’s been so, so good thus far. The first episode did not disappoint and now we’re hungry for more… and burgers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wViILXQfX7Y
So there you have it. Our bucket-list for 2015 is complete.
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