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11 times the Irish in Canada were absolute heroes

Ooooh Canadaaa.

TODAY IS CANADA Day.

And it’s as good a time as any to appreciate the Irish people’s contribution to the national craic levels over there on a daily basis. Like:

1. When this guy was so sick of getting slagged for his pronunciation of the number 3, he made this Christmas tree

iMK5k43 Source: Imgur

2. That time Guinness got the Shamrock wrong on their ads in Toronto and all the Irish got them to change it

foliage Source: Aidan Ryan/Facebook

*wipes away patriotic tear*

3. When they were quick to highlight the inappropriateness of this road marking

lanr Source: Imgur

Heroically standing up for Irish slang while creasing themselves laughing.

4. When Mattress Mick turned up on breakfast telly to promote his documentary in Toronto

mattressmicj Source: YouTube

Bow down to the mattress.

5. When they pointed out that this supermarket aisle in Toronto was losing the run of itself

notionstoronto Source: Imgur

6. It’s very likely that an Irish person in Canada was the inspiration for this number plate

ejit Source: Imgur

7. There was that time this lad got a care package sent from home, and listed every single item with joy

Source: Tony Cuddihy/YouTube

8. When this sign sparked wonderful sarcasm from the Irish people in the off license

K0tdoRF Source: Imgur

9. There was that time this guy sent his mam a Nidge-inspired birthday message all the way from Vancouver

Source: Eoin Duffy/YouTube

10. And when this girl was surprised by her dad and had the best reaction

Source: Andy Gibbons/YouTube

11. And finally… when one Irish person moved over, they were welcomed with the best Irish/Canadian cake ever

cazke Source: Imgur

A joint effort.

Happt Canada Day!

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