Joy for McDonald's fans as return of legendary menu item to Ireland confirmed

The McRib contains a boneless pork patty, which is shaped like ribs and covered in BBQ sauce, with onions, pickles, and a toasted bun - and it'll be back for a limited time

McDonald's is bringing back 1980s cult favourite the McRib to the Ireland later this month.

The McRib contains a boneless pork patty, which is shaped like ribs and covered in BBQ sauce, with onions, pickles, and a toasted bun. It was first launched in 1981 but was discontinued four years later, although it has returned several times since then. In the UK, the McRib was last on sale in 2015 - and fans have regularly called for it to come back ever since.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting its comeback, and the moment has finally arrived.

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Thomas O’Neill, Head of Menu at McDonald’s UK & Ireland said: “It is more than just a sandwich; it’s a phenomenon. We have heard our fans loud and clear – the fan petitions and pleas on social - and after almost a decade of anticipation, we are thrilled to bring back this iconic menu item.

“Knowing how well-loved the McRib is, we had very little choice - we had to make it happen. It was time to step up and satisfy the cravings of McRib enthusiasts across the country.” It comes after McDonald's fans spotting mysterious messages hinting to the McRib on the fast food chain’s app.

Screengrabs on social media show how some people were sent a message which popped up on their phone screen, saying: "McRib_Test.notification_16.10.24 [TEST]". Others said they saw an "error" image notification within the app, which mentioned the name of the burger, alongside the launch date of October 16.

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