Irish slang
Words and phrases, from banjaxed to the jacks, and some Irish.
10 "useful" phrases in Irish (as gaeilge)
You probably know I've been running posts on Irish slang . You may remember back in May I published a substantial post about the use of the Irish language in modern Ireland .
Irish Slang - Crisps
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish Slang - Shanks Mare
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Irish Slang - Grand
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish Slang - Porter
Of all the countries in the world that commonly speak English, the Irish are known particularly for their deft command of the language.
Irish Slang - Blackguard
You speak English. You’ve heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Seán auditions for the Irish Sesame Street
I had posted a while back that I would love to audition for the Irish Sesame Street, but my lack of Irish prevented me from doing so.
Irish Slang - Cute Hoor
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish Slang - Banjaxed
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Irish slang
It's a real eye-widening experience, seeing how popular these Irish slang posts have become!
Irish Slang - Yoke
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Sesame Street as Gaeilge!
So we have been watching an awful lot of Sesame Street here in our house. Sesame Street or, "EH-MO!" as the munchkin refers to it.
Irish Slang - Sorry
Of all the countries in the world that commonly speak English, the Irish are known particularly for their deft command of the language.
Irish Slang - Shift
You speak English. You’ve heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Irish Slang - Collect
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish Slang - A Ride
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Irish Slang - Fanny
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish Slang - Schmozzle
Of all the countries in the world that commonly speak English, the Irish are known particularly for their deft command of the language.
Irish slang - chance the arm
You speak English. You’ve heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Irish Slang - How's things?
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish slang - "t" vs "th"
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Irish slang - deadly
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish Slang - Doctor's Surgery
You speak English. You’ve heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Irish Slang - chancer
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish words in the English Language
So I'm reading this most excellent book lent to me by a co-worker who shares my fascination with language. It's called The English Language: A guided tour of the language by David Crystal .
Irish Slang - Muppet
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Legalise the Irish
This past Saturday hundreds of people gathered in Dublin to protest for the rights for Irish illegals in the USA. I challenge you to find mention of it in today's papers.
Irish Slang - Podge and Rodge style
I've been running a series on Irish slang here on the blog, but this short by Podge and Rodge definately brings up a few items I may have missed.
Irish Slang - Ignorant
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish Slang - feck
You speak English. You’ve heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Irish Slang - Lovely Hurling
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish Slang - Your one
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Irish Slang - Your Man
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish Slang - Punter
You speak English. You’ve heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Irish slang - Bye bye bye . . .
Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O’Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish slang - Gas
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won’t even need a translation…
Irish slang - petrol
So you think you’ve got a handle on the English language. So ya think you’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish slang - Bollocks
So you think - hey, I speak English. I’ll take a holiday (that’s vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) in Ireland and get on just fine!
Irish slang - It went down a bomb
You speak English. You've heard most of Ireland does as well. You may have heard the Irish speak the best english in the world.
Irish Slang - You know yourself
Ah, Ireland! Begorrah! Top of the morning! Yes, two phrases you may have heard on Darby O'Gill and the Little People but that you will never actually hear spoken in Ireland.
Irish Slang - A Jennet
Here's your bit of Irish for the day: jennet. While it might be an English word, its definition is slightly altered here in Ireland.
Irish Slang - Prosperous New Year!
So you're in Ireland for the new year and you're wondering how to greet folks in a festive manner. Well, there's a twist on the expected here.
Irish Slang - Happy Christmas!
So you're in Ireland for the Christmas season and you want to greet folks in an appropriately festive manner.
Irish Slang - Homely
Of all the countries in the world that commonly speak English, the Irish are known particularly for their deft command of the language.
Irish Slang - The head wag
So you think - hey, I speak English. I'll take a holiday (that's vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) in Ireland and get on just fine!
Irish Slang - The Jack's
So you speak English. Why not travel to the land of saints and scholars where English has been lyrically embellished since the dark ages; a week or two in Ireland and I won't even need a translation…
Irish slang - the Gasping
So you think you've got a handle on the English language. So ya think you'll take a holiday (that's vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) to Ireland and understand what folks are saying. Think again.
Irish slang - The Craíc
So you think - hey, I speak English. I'll take a holiday (that's vacation to you, Mr & Mrs USA) in Ireland and get on just fine!