‘You Irish’ Is Trending And Some Of The Tweets Would Make You Proud

James Fenton

Sky News presenter Adam Boulton caused quite a stir over the weekend after he tweeted ‘some of you Irish need to get over yourselves’ following an interview he conducted with Tánaiste Simon Coveney.

Among a series of ill-thought-out questions, Boulton asked Coveney if the “kerfuffle” was necessary in regards to recent prolonged negotiations to ensure Northern Ireland won’t be faced with a hard border after Brexit.

Naturally, Irish people largely took issue with Boulton’s line of questioning and his responses to subsequent criticism. The disdain has led to the term ‘You Irish’ trending on Twitter and the posts range from articulate, intelligent replies filling Boulton in on Irish history to just plain gas.

Here are some of our favourites.

This quick history lesson…

#YouIrish set the 20th century international trend for standing up to British imperialism and gaining #independence ???????????? pic.twitter.com/El87SJH1xn

— Feargal Dalton ???????? ???????? #ÁthCliathabú (@FeargalDalton) December 10, 2017

Ouch…

The hashtag gained some outside support…

See #YouIrish, with your naughty independence and your pesky European powers? Leave the door unlocked, #WeScottish will be along ASAP.

— Catriona Black (@CatrionaBlack) December 10, 2017

#YouIrish who were so brave to stand up and demanded to be heard. 100 years you were heard. Now it falls to us in Wales to follow your example.
Diolch yn fawr. ???????????????????????????????????????? #IndyWales

— Jack Henry ???????????????????????? (@JHenryPlaid) December 10, 2017

Preach…

Disgraceful, disrespectful tweet by supposed ‘respected journalist’ @adamboultonSKY. If you’re bored I suggest you read a book….perhaps one on the history of Ireland. @SkyNews and @SkyIreland need to have word with him about where a portion of his salary comes from. #youIrish https://t.co/QWW8bBt7bs

— Josephine D (@jojosull5) December 10, 2017

We’ll never let go…

#YouIrish built the Titanic, which was sank by English arrogance… pic.twitter.com/PA8oYF6bFt

— Paul Caoimhín (@PKRSG_) December 10, 2017

Someone should get Adam a ticket for Croker…

#YouIrish Has anyone mentioned iománaíocht yet. Hurling is considered by many to be the fastest, oldest and most skilful field sport in the world.

— An tEolas (@AntEolas) December 10, 2017

Sure did. John Holland from Co. Clare…

#YouIrish gave the world the submarine.

— Enda Fanning (@EFFanning) December 10, 2017

Leading the revolution…

Terry Wogan AND Graham Norton…

This wasn’t so long ago…

‘you Irish need to get over yourselves ‘ – Adam Boulton, 2017

Scratch beneath the surface of British society and you will see that anti-Irish prejudice is still prevalent.

The past is still unfortunately the present in the eyes of many. Simply Horrible! #YouIrish pic.twitter.com/aK3mdjX5dP

— Declan Cuffe (@declancuffe96) December 10, 2017

Sin fíor…

Proud to have one of the oldest languages in Europe,a rich ancient culture which inspires literature& music throughout the world . #YouIrish are Amazing. ❤

— Nikki ????????✊????1800 828 010 #TheNorthIsNext (@nikki_gavan) December 10, 2017