Irish Slang Phrases

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A meadow with high, wilted grass is said to be full of 'thrawneens', from the Irish word for a blade of dry grass, tráithnín.
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Easter collection of eggs
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Pretending - e.g. "I was just letting on"
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Someone who stands around the goals in a football match, not tackling back, in the hope that they will only have to score
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Most commonly used to suggest that someone is mentally challenged. Similar to calling someone handicapped or retarded.
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Derogotory term used by a town dweller for a country person.
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Indicating idleness, 'sratchin' his hole'
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Very drunk

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Cailin bainne
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