Irish Slang

County

Details: Parent Category: Connaught; Created: 19 August 2019

A meadow with high, wilted grass is said to be full of 'thrawneens', from the Irish word for a blade of dry grass, tráithnín.

Details: Parent Category: Connaught; Created: 19 August 2019

To describe something or someone stupid

Details: Parent Category: Ulster; Created: 19 August 2019

A mucky place A field.

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

Can you give me a lift (gis a lift)

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

Inept.

Details: Parent Category: Connaught; Created: 19 August 2019

Not good

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

He who is not to be trusted. The forces of evil you were warned against at a young age

Details: Parent Category: Leinster; Created: 19 August 2019

In christ's name I swear I will hit you

Details: Parent Category: Ulster; Created: 19 August 2019

Used to describe a person that is very polite or Charming for their own gain Example Business people can be charming or "Sweet" to customers.If customers see them as igornant or "Sour" they will not shop there Hence the phrase Ya wont catch Flies with Vinegar