Irish Slang

Irish Slang Phrases

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

To describe a fool

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

Describing someone who has declined significantly in physical build/appearance.

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

Man with a limp

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

Derry City speak for "Well Worths", a long extinct supermarket chain.

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

go away

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

Don't Be Raging. Used when someone expresses anger at a situation.

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

Used to describe a person that is dressed untidy and their hair messed

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

Limerick term for Tipperary. Based on the traditional Tipperary practice of bringing the hang sangwiches with them along with a flask of cabbage water or tae to the GAA matches for fear of having to actually pay for something. In reality this practice is shared by certain residents of all counties.