Guide to Irish Accents

I think Ireland has to get something straight with the rest of the world, or maybe just Hollywood.

You see we don't all sound like leprechauns on acid.

Thank you Tom Cruise, Gerry Butler, and Jesus have mercy on our soul, Julia Roberts.

[Shudders]

There's actually a big difference if you're either from the North, South, East, or West of Ireland.

Let's break it down and set this record straight.

Are you listening, Roberts?

Dublin is the capital and the accent here was heavily influenced by the British occupation of Ireland for more than 800 years.