Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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

Limerick term for Tipperary. Based on the traditional Tipperary practice of bringing the hang sangwiches with them along with a flask of cabbage water or tae to the GAA matches for fear of having to actually pay for something. In reality this practice is shared by certain residents of all counties.

Details: Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases; Created: 19 August 2019

you are telling lies

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

Used to put somebody down or call somebody ugly.

Details: Parent Category: Irish Slang Phrases; Created: 19 August 2019

a term used to describe a person who is deemed unworthy of attention. e.g. "turn that telly over. Even the sight of thon Juan Simmons would sicken yer happiness"