The best tweets and funniest Photoshoped images of the Queen’s visit

Today was an historic day for Ireland. In what is seen as a sign of the peace and close friendship between The Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom the country saw the first State visit by a British monarch.

Meanwhile, on Twitter the visit proved to be a goldmine for the best of Irish online comedy (and lightening fast Photoshop skills). Here are some of the best from today.

According to @fionnkidney there was a massive Garda presence on O’Connell Street today, we can’t argue with him.

https://twitter.com/fionnkidney/status/70423105318813696″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T09:39:11+00:00

This isn’t quite the G&T the Queen is used to but at least it is in the spirit(s) of things. Photo by @kelvinwins.

https://twitter.com/kelvinwins/status/70517253749215232″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T15:53:18+00:00

Kudos to @johnbirrane for tweeting this #fail of the day.

https://twitter.com/johnbirrane/status/70524845548507137″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T16:23:28+00:00

@GinaMurphy saw through the Queen’s disguise straight away (P.S, Does anyone think this is better than what she actually wore?).

https://twitter.com/Aoife_B/status/70524031899680768″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T16:20:14+00:00

In some late breaking news @gregomeara discovered the Queen’s outfit for tomorrow.

https://twitter.com/gregomeara/status/70584991729455105″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T20:22:28+00:00

Well, it was a long and busy day, you can’t blame the Gardaí. This unphotoshopped image by @lakesly.

https://twitter.com/lakesly/status/70466240119967744″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T12:30:35+00:00

@EntertainmentIE uncovered why it took the Queen so long to get to the Áras.

https://twitter.com/EntertainmentIE/status/70449607292891136″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T11:24:29+00:00

According to  @swearimnotpaul the Queen brought some friends along with her.

https://twitter.com/swearimnotpaul/status/70450775716929536″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T11:29:08+00:00

@LauraSlattery proves Wikipedia know everything.

https://twitter.com/LauraSlattery/status/70450872164941824″ data-datetime=”2011-05-17T11:29:31+00:00