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12 times the Ireland's Own Penfriends page captured the true spirit of the nation

Bringing people together since the year dot.

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IRELAND’S OWN IS the country’s longest-running magazine, having been in print since 1902.

The Penfriends page is an institution of the publication, a section where readers can place ads in search of friendship or something more. It’s a special place, and looking at the ads you get a funny, sweet, and wonderfully quirky picture of Ireland.

1. The country is basically summed up in the abbreviations guide

RC – Roman Catholic. SD – Social Drinker. CW – Country Western. (Also important to differentiate between a Good Sense of Humour and a Very Good Sense of Humour.)

2. But there’s a lot more you can learn. For example, we’re a nation of chancers

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WLTM a single lady or in an unstable marriage who would like to start a new life.

There’s a workaround for everything, sure.

3. Notions are abhorred

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A plain country-loving woman in rags, shawl and wellingtons. No fancy rigouts like them Kardashians, for the love of god.

4. A love for Daniel O’Donnell is valued above everything

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“Please God you will win the ticket of a lifetime to my heart.”

5. But a good NCT is pretty attractive too

Shows you can look after things.

6. We have very simple tastes

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A pint of milk and some fresh air. It’s all you need.

7. And food is often the way to our hearts

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Just give us a good feed. Melon, baked potato, homemade soup, or whatever you’re having yourself.

8. We don’t appreciate any messers

Honesty, loyalty, no criminal convictions,a mini van – all very desirable traits in a partner.

9. And fiercely value our independence

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She’s been off out doing her thing for 71 years but now she might entertain a suitor. #goals

10. We can be romantic if we feel like it

Thirty-four years holding a candle for Mary from Cullen. Thirty-four!

11. But mostly we’re just looking for a bit of cop on

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Is there anywhere on this planet a decent, honest, reliable, trustworth, tall, handsome, hunk of a man, over 60s, who actually knows how to treat a lady?

Well? Is there?

12. And for the young ones to stop gallivanting and settle down

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Want him settled I’m now 89yrs.

And aren’t they right. Please never change, Penfriends.

Thank you to Darragh Doyle for the pics!

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