diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -199,13 +199,17 @@ License
 
 GPLv3
 
-Mailing List
-============
+Mailing List and IRC
+====================
 
-Join the mailing list to talk about Ansible!
+Join the mailing list to talk about Ansible:
 
 [ansible-project](http://groups.google.com/group/ansible-project)
 
+irc.freenode.net: #ansible
+
+Everyone may not always be available on IRC, for important issues/questions, use the list or file a ticket.
+
 Author
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