Eight of the best April Fool's Day pranks from around the country

Everyone was gettng in on the fun - from RTÉ to Tesco.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015 - 14:54

Ciara Flaherty

So did you get fooled?

We’ll admit we came close to getting taken in once or twice but what struck us most was that some of these pranks might actually be a good idea. But not the Garth Brooks one. Dear God no.

Here are some of the best Irish pranks from April Fool’s Day 2015.

Garth Brooks is coming to Electric Picnic. Can. You. Imagine.

Via The Circular

We're sure we actually saw this down the health food shop the other day...

Inject a superfood into your diet this Easter with our Favorina Kale Easter Egg in stores today! #healthy #superfood pic.twitter.com/DBBbTEaffj
— Lidl Ireland (@lidl_ireland) March 31, 2015

Sorry HB, we can’t see this flavour taking off

Announcing the newest addition to the HB family! #HBGoodbyeSerious pic.twitter.com/2BAiu91htY
— HB Ice Cream (@HBIreland) April 1, 2015

But Tesco might just be on to something with this match-making app - it’s important to sort out the Barrys/Lyons debate early on

Struggling with love? Introducing 'Tesco Match' our new app which will pair customers with similar tastes! pic.twitter.com/NjGzVr4Ws4
— Tesco Ireland (@TescoIrl) April 1, 2015

Centra put the fear of God into thousands. There are some things we just don't joke about…

Sad news today.
The hot chicken roll will no longer be available in Centra stores due to lack of interest.
— Centra Ireland (@CentraIRL) April 1, 2015

Is it just us or is this a brilliant idea?

And this

Meet #DomiNoDriver - the world's first Auto-Nom-Nom-Nom-ous delivery vehicle. https://t.co/VXUqLW6CNu
— Domino's Pizza ROI (@Dominos_ROI) April 1, 2015