If you are playing against Irelia, it is important to pick a champion that can counter her strengths. Ranged champions, crowd control champions, and tanks are all good choices. You should also focus on denying Irelia farm in the early game and preventing her from getting ahead. so this guide is nice and very very good explication of this. thanks trollmego!
, it's really fun to jump on the minions when you know how to use it well.