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**MeTurk** · 07-24-2006, 04:20 AM

We're rich! We're rich!!

We've gone from a nation that couldn't even grow potatos properly to the 2nd wealthiest nation in the world, beating Germany, the United States of America and most importantly the Brits.

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Irish article

**TheWills** · 07-24-2006, 04:50 AM

I herd about that as well go figure eh!
guiness must be good for you!

**TheWills** · 07-24-2006, 04:51 AM

but although Ireland is rich your still eating outta trash cans turk

**MeTurk** · 07-24-2006, 06:14 AM

Yes but the quality of trash has gone up considerably so I feel no shame, yesterday I found a brand new Merc in someones trash shed. Ones mans rubish...

**omisan** · 07-24-2006, 10:07 AM

I knew this had to be true several years ago, when a pub wanted to charge me 18€ for a freakin' plate of curry....

**voyd** · 07-24-2006, 10:42 AM

Wow, is this for real? Interesting, most of it seems to be from infflating real estate prices there. But, I figured the Swiss would at least be up there.

**patchouli Lover** · 07-24-2006, 05:21 PM

Congrats Ireland! I can't wait to rub this in my bf's face!!! He's a brit and always needs to be brought down a level :P

scottishbhoy · 07-25-2006, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by patchouli Lover@Jul 25 2006, 12:21 AM
C* He's a brit and always needs to be brought down a level* :P

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