'Welcome to Penis Island' - Gaelic spelling error leads to embarrassment

Back in your school days, you may recall Irish spelling being much harder than English, and your homework coming back with red pen because you missed the placement of the humble fada.

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Well, at least you’re not the one who wrote this sign.

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