Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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.

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

A name given to a referendum to be held at the end of May in Ireland by the Yes campaigners.

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

Unattractive female / male.

e.g. "You're right there, she's a real mingr!"

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

A term to describe a person not very gifted in the form of beauty

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

Bullsh*ter

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

Very heavy drinker

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

"I dont believe you!"

but not necessarily calling someone a lier, can also be said in a state of shock.

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

Urination

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

Free-stater

“Ya Free-stater"

Can be a derogatory term usually directed to people living in the republic of Ireland,Thereby refusing to accept the existence of the republic in the 26 counties of Ireland, Referring to the establishment of the Irish free-state.