It’s a known fact amongst the far-flung diaspora of Ireland that one of the hardest parts about moving away is, in fact, missing out on all the treats in which you used to indulge, prior to your emigration.
Guinness! Taytos! 99s!
The list is endless.
However, while some simply lament the past – others construct the future. One of those people is Andrew Lowry, and here’s his story.
Currently located in Maastricht, The Netherlands – Andrew was lucky enough to be visited by his parents just this week – who brought a little more than just a mother’s love.
As per his request, Andrew’s parents managed to do what we ne’er thought possible – and transport a chicken fillet roll and bottle of Lucozade to their darling boy across the water.
Andrew treated us to a live feed of the event on his Twitter – which is, let us tell you, an absolute rollercoaster of emotions.
UPDATE! The order is in! Estimated time or delivery after planes, trains and automobiles …. 17:35 #CFR
— Andrew Lowry (@AndrewTLowry) July 19, 2017
UPDATE: we have confirmation the chicken fillet roll and lucozade have made it thought airport security #CFR pic.twitter.com/NL7K1SDSNB
— Andrew Lowry (@AndrewTLowry) July 19, 2017
telling a German colleague about the chicken fillet roll
Me: last time I had one I went into a food coma
Him: Oh my god. Were you ok?
????
— Andrew Lowry (@AndrewTLowry) July 19, 2017
Thank you all for following me & the chicken fillet roll on this incredible journey. It’s been full of emotion, suspense and love #CFR
— Andrew Lowry (@AndrewTLowry) July 19, 2017
… in the words of Barney Gumble &, I would like to think the chicken fillet roll in its final moments “Don’t cry for me, I’m already dead”
— Andrew Lowry (@AndrewTLowry) July 19, 2017
Phew.
We’re knackered after that.
But what a happy ending <3
We got in touch with Andrew before we finished up to ask him the all important questions…
Spicy. Mayo. Lettuce. Red onion. Grated cheese. The business.
— Andrew Lowry (@AndrewTLowry) July 20, 2017
Thanks a million to Andrew for sharing his story – and long may his parents be utter legends.
Up parents! H’up Holland! Up chicken fillet rolls!
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