Irish Slang

County

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

An eejit. Usually used when referring to three eejits...

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

George Orwell described our Governments attitude to the people in his political satire 'Animal Farm' best when he wrote: "All Animals are equal, but some animals more equal than others." This is exactly what's going on today in modern Ireland i.e. the many are being made to pay to line the pockets of the few.

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

Used to describe someone who is heavily drunk, more drunk then mouldy but less drunk then paraletic

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

Clumsy or foolish person. Also spelled "omprus".

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

No real meaning. Sometimes used for a wee emphasis.

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

Usually emitted from townies. A refusal to do something. Usually delivered in a strong town or Ennis accent, with lots of swagger and attitude. Beloved of town skangers.