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There is a belief that the Irish people are renowned for their (bad) temper. People therefore sometimes refer to the Irish Temper.
So, "Don't get your Irish up." means "Don't lose your temper. Stay calm. Don't be angry."
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ANSWER::there were pigs and they were Irish and they lived in Dublin,, its a rather esay description if i do say so my self ;D xD
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