IRELAND has long been renowned for its strange slang words and outrageous use of the English language, and for good reason too. Up until 100 years ago, the Emerald Isle was under the rule of the British monarchy and forced to speak the Queen’s tongue, despite having its own. In retaliation, the people on the island began using different words to disguise others in a bid to confuse any Brits listening. From this, many strange words and sayings were coined that are still in use today. One such phrase – ‘the jacks’ – has long been used to describe the … Continue reading The Story Behind Why Irish People Call Toilets ‘The Jacks’