Remember these?
So much has happened in Irish society and around the world during 2016 that it’s easy to forget some of the biggest events and stories from the past 12 months.
Here are some of the biggest stories on JOE during November 2016.
10) Ivanka Trump’s birthday tweet to her baby son has one major problem
Riiiiiiiight. We see one major flaw with this tweet.
I cannot believe that Theodore is 8 months old today! Happy birthday little teddy bear! 🐻🍰🍼 pic.twitter.com/j6EpYVQDSd
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) November 27, 2016
9) Justin Bieber has singled out one Irish pub in particular for praise
“I was working in my bar in downtown Toronto last night night and I was just standing at the front entrance waiting for customers to come in. This guy walks in on his own and I welcome him. I then realise that it’s Justin Bieber.”.
“He sits beside where I’m standing, orders a drink and he talked to me for a good while. We talked about Ireland and he said he had a great time and that the pints in O’Donoghue’s pub were delicious. I have to say a pretty nice guy from my experience. Wished me luck with everything over here. A fairly random thing to happen! Just a nice random event that I thought might be of interest to you considering he was I concern earlier this week. I was shocked when he came in and asked for a seat on his own.”
8) Here are the stadiums featured in Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid
Wouldn’t it be amazing if we got to host this event?
7) TG4 have raised the bar for weather reporting with this extremely shocking clip
TG4 weather presenter Caitlín Nic Aoidh went viral around the world for this ‘shocking’ weather report.
Holy Hell. Take a bow @TG4TV take a bow. pic.twitter.com/eT3dWc4mGL
— Granty (@RonanRant) October 31, 2016
6) Ryanair were seeking applicants for ‘the worst job in Ireland’
Dublin and Manchester United fans and cyclists need not apply.
Have you a thick skin?
An aversion to ‘bolloxology’?
Your own collection of nursery rhymes/bedtime stories?
An ability to operate without sleep or contact with the outside world?
If this sounds like you, then you could be the assistant to “Ryanair’s misunderstood but beloved CEO,” the one and only Michael O’Leary. Good luck with the job!
5) Irish people condemn Enda Kenny’s Trump statement
Here’s what Enda Kenny said regarding Trump’s election.
Hot off the press: Enda Kenny’s response to Donald Trump’s election pic.twitter.com/QiTeO6P3R3
— Hugh O'Connell (@oconnellhugh) November 9, 2016
Irish people were not happy with the Taoiseach’s sentiments.
https://twitter.com/Kylodameron/status/796306520828940289
https://twitter.com/oneilllo/status/796301927386648576
4) Conor McGregor makes history after a stunning demolition of Eddie Alvarez
Two rounds. Two belts. One Conor Mc Gregor.
Just. Like. That.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOi8PU463zk
Clip via EvansVision
3) The Maori All Blacks paid a lovely tribute to Anthony Foley in Thomond Park
Before their Haka, captain Ash Dixon laid this jersey onto the Thomond Park turf.
Special.
What a tribute from The Maori @AllBlacks as they remember Anthony Foley before the Haka #HistoryInTheMaking #MUNvMAB https://t.co/qFvvQdboY1
— eir Sport (@eirSport) November 11, 2016
2) Ireland finally end their New Zealand hoodoo
Soldier Field, Chicago.
Three words that will be remembered until the end of time by Ireland rugby fans.
Paul O’Connell and Brian O’Driscoll will certainly remember the day.
The sixteenth man #HomeAdvantage #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/qyvkg0L74v
— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) November 5, 2016
1) Blindboy on The Late Late Show: “Let a woman pay for your dinner and see how you feel about that”
This man has an incredible way with words.
Clip via The Late Late Show
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