Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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

the most famous saying ever to come out of northern ireland

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

A youth

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

Annoying or irritating person

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

She Was Drinkin Like A Fish

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.

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

Used after the expression "I might as well"

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.