Irish Slang Phrases

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The Cloonchas is the area of Cloonbonnive and Gortaganny in West Roscommon where most townlands begin with 'Cloon', eg. Cloonfower, Clooncan. From the Irish for meadows, 'Cluainte'.
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Old-fashioned term for dating, could mean anything from holding hands to a sweaty shag in a haystack. Generally used by people who still call a radio a wireless.
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Greeting. trans..'how are you?' reply 'im grand'
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Somebody with bad genetic breeding
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I shall deal with you in a severe and violent manner young lady
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Will ya be quiet
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Women or man in South Armagh, Crossmalgen
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A person who is not liked.
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pronounced "ssh-tour" dirt, mould, muck. e.g. "Jeez, the schtoor in here would near make ye boke"

 

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