McDonald's is bringing back a menu item so popular that it became a fast-food cult favourite back in the 1980s. It's official - the McRib will return to the Irish menu later this month. A McRib order 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 just four years later. Although, the McRib is so popular that McDonald's has brought it back as a limited edition item in some restaurants over the years. For McDonald's UK and Ireland, the return of the McRib will mark the first time the classic menu item will be sold in nearly a decade.
The last McRib was sold in the UK in 2015 - and fans have regularly called for it to come back ever since. READ MORE: Hungry Leesiders grab their last Lennox's takeaway as closing frenzy continues READ MORE: Exciting times ahead for new owners of much loved North Cork cafe Thomas O'Neill, Head of Menu at McDonald's UK and 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 th.
