The Spire’s nicknames, the 40 foot and Coddle: 10 things only people from Dublin will understand

This is for all you Dubs.

This is for Ronnie Drew, Brendan O'Carroll, Luke Kelly and Bono... well, maybe not Bono. Your city is the one where all the important decisions are made. Your team is the one that everyone loves to beat and Nidge will always be your king. But most importantly, these are the things only YOU will understand.

1. The most treasured part of the city is a small hill near Drumcondra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2W0rJB4qJQ There's no way we're letting the tea and tinfoil brigade anywhere near it.

2. Avoid town on December 8... 

Unless you like the smell of silage and hearing the phrase: 'Jaysus, it's awful expensive up here.'

3. The Spire has had more names than Mayo have lost All-Irelands

The Spike; The Spire in the Mire; The Stiletto in the Ghetto; The Nail in the Pale; The Stiffy by the Liffey; The Pin in the Bin and our favourite, The Erection at the Intersection.

4. You know it's true love when you call her your 'mot'

We've no idea where this came from, but it's definitely uniquely Dublin.

5. You probably learned to drive at Dollymount Strand

There's nothing quite like the rush you get when you almost drown the entire inhabitants of a hatchback.

6. Coddle is YOUR national dish

Who doesn't love boiled sausages and bacon masquerading as a stew?

7. Every county takes greater pleasure in beating you

A common problem when you're the best. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRUjpRygqw

8. The 40 foot is the city's swimming pool

And there's always one old fella who stays in way longer than you can.

9.  The canal is Dublin's French Riviera

When the sun is shining, the stretch of canal from Portobello to Baggot Street is one of the happiest places on earth. There's fantastic food stalls, great pubs and lovely scenery. Ideal.

10. You don't shift, you score and meet.

The first time a culchie asked you for the shift, your response was similar to the picture below. This is Dublin through the eyes of JOE. How would you like to see your city through the eyes of Ireland's funniest comedians? JOE, with thanks to Sprite, are bringing Hilary Rose, The Viper, Eric Lalor and Karl Spain to Dublin (Trinity) on March 18. We'll also be visiting Cork (UCC), Galway (NUIG) and Limerick (UL) for The Sprite Refreshing Truth Tour. The Sprite Refreshing Truth Tour is a comedy roast with a twist Each location will have a comedian from the area to defend their hometown, while the other three tell the hilarious, yet refreshing truth. For more information, dates of the events and your chance to win some epic prizes, click here.

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