We asked some contributors to Irish Times Abroad for their thoughts to mark St Patrick’s Day. I don’t miss how expensive it is. I don’t miss how long things take when you wanted something done and there’s no sense of urgency. I don’t miss that interpersonal communication among us Irish can be less than direct and can lead to misunderstandings and disconnects. I don’t miss turning off and on the immersion heater, I like my showers and baths really, really hot!

Source: The Irish Times March 16, 2026 09:00 UTC