I too dislike the way Northern Irish speak. The way their voice pitch rises at the end of a sentance sounds like they are wingeing/complaining all the time.
I had a northern Irish assistant at work for a while. We shared a phone. I often had a long wait to use it because (another trait) they say six words where three would do.
I think Geordies sound lovely. I had a favourite hotel in Northumberland which filled up with geordies every weekend.
I 'melted' whenever I was called 'pet'
