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: Ulster; Created: 19 August 2019

Sold

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

Having a great time/ Having great Laughs

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

To have a laugh

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

Spin Ur Wheels

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

To stun a cue ball and bring it to a stop when it contacts the object ball.

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

An ass wipe or a bo...x. May be from sir hammer greenwood who burnt cork city. Used by the miners and the people of Castlecomer in North kilkenny to describe certain types of characteristics of a person.