Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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

A derogatory term for a ginger boy

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

To throw

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

Term used to indicate a large amount of alcohol

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

popular in the so-called "Triangle" area (that's Ballymoney, Coleraine, Portrush). used instead of "mate" e.g. "'bout ye sham" meaning "how are you mate?" Often claimed as an Ulster-Scots term. Ulster Scots is a "language" that has been spoken in Ireland for almost 10 whole years now.