Why are the Irish such bad timekeepers?

Let’s face it, Irish people are rubbish at turning up at the pub, parties and even restaurants on time and that’s even if they turn up at all. Aileen Lee wants to know why.

We Irish pride ourselves on being ‘great craic’. Unfortunately, this fun-loving attitude doesn’t excuse our poorer qualities when it comes to social engagements. Yes, we may be great fun at the party, but trying to get us to commit to turning up to said party can be a feat in itself.

This nation of ours can be a tricky bunch to nail down when it comes to RSVPs. We all have experience of organising a party and fretting that our own friends won’t even turn up, because a) they’re too busy having fun elsewhere, or b) they’re just not bothered.