The Weir Glossary
Carrick
Carrick, the anglicization of “carrig” means ‘rock’ in the Irish language.
Cheltenham
Cheltenham FC is a football club based in Cheltenham, near Gloucester in England.
Codding
“Codding” or “to cod” is to play a trick or joke on someone. For example, “Ah, I’m only codding ya!”
Craic
Fun, banter, entertainment; to have a good time. For example, “What’s the craic?” (What’s up?); “We had great craic last night!” (We had a great time last night!) Pronounced “krak.”
DCU
Dublin City University, a university based in the northside of Dublin.
Dote
A term of endearment, meaning cute, sweet, or adorable.
Eejit
Another word for “idiot,” for example, “Stop being an eejit and help me clean up!”
Few bob
A small amount of money
Fib
Lies; “liar” can also be a “fibber.” For example, “I saw you eat all that chocolate – don’t be a fibber!”
Harp
A brand of lager brewed in Dublin.
Holliers
A colloquial word for “holiday” or “vacation.”
Jaysus
A colloquial word used instead of “Jesus”; used to express frustration, anger, exhaustion.
Knacker
A derogatory term used once in Ireland to describe travellers; now used to describe those of a lower social class.
Leaba
The Irish word for “bed.” Pronounced la-baa
Loo-lah
A colloquial word for crazy, delirious.
Naggin
A 230ml bottle of vodka.
Ouija board
A ouija board is also known as a spirit board. It is a flat board marked with the letters, numbers, the words “yes”, “no”, used to contact spirits.
Poitín
Poitín is a traditional Irish distilled beverage that dates back to the 6th century, with 40% – 60% ABV.
Quid
A colloquial term for money. For example, “I have no money for the toll – do you have a few quid on you?”
Sambos
A colloquial nickname for sandwhiches.
Silk Cut
A brand of cigerettes.
Sligo
A county in the west of Ireland between Mayo and Leitrim.
Small One
A “small one” is a term for a small glass of straight whiskey.
Spar
A common convenience store throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Telly
A casual word for “television.”
Who’s Who in Love, Noël
Quite a few names are dropped in Love, Noël: friends, colleagues, lovers, enemies, and icons of the Coward era.
Get to know them here!
(In order of mention:)
Gertrude Alexandra Dagmar Lawrence-Klausen (Gertie)
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Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (“Queen Mum”)
Return to Love, Noël homepage.
Live Digital Production FAQs
How do digital reservations work?
Reservations are free but required in order to access most of our Performances on Screen. Please reserve for the number of viewers in your household, and be sure to note your log-in information you used to reserve in order to access the performance on your chosen day.
For our live Performances on Screen, donations of $25 per viewer are suggested. You will be given the option to donate at checkout, or you can donate here. We recommend viewing this performance on Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.
How do I watch a Performance on Screen?
We recommend viewing this performance on Google Chrome, Safari, or Mozilla Firefox.
Prior to your chosen performance, the link to our Theatre @ Home platform will be emailed to all registered attendees. To access the show, you MUST register for your chosen performance with an active Irish Rep email address and password, and use this Irish Rep email address and password to log in to our digital stage.
If you book less than 2 hours before the event begins, or do not receive the pre-show email outlined above, you can access your performance by heading to our Theatre @ Home platform athome.irishrep.org and log in using your Irish Rep email address and password (the same login information used to book the performance). Your chosen performance will be under the heading “Digital Stage”.
My performance is in less than two hours and I can’t see the “Watch Now” button – what do I do?
Please try logging out and logging back into your account. Alternatively, you can log-in using an Incognito browser. If you still cannot see the “Watch Now” button, please contact our Box Office team by emailing boxoffice@irishrep.org.
It is less than 2 hours before my Performance on Screen begins and I do not have a link – what do I do?
We have now switched our brand new Theatre @ Home platform – you will no longer need a dedicated link to access your performance. You can access your performance by heading to athome.irishrep.org and logging in using your Irish Rep email address and password. Your chosen performance will be under the heading “Digital Stage”.
If you need further support, please email boxoffice@irishrep.org with a description of the issue and your phone number. An Irish Rep staff member will be standing by to assist.
How do I watch events on my SmartTV?
Irish Rep Online is now available via the National Theatre Network App, now available on iOS and Roku devices.
You can also visit the link via the browser on your TV device (copy and paste the URL into your SmartTV’s internet browser,) or you can cast the video from your computer or mobile device to your TV, via Airplay, Firestick, etc. See instructions and guides here.
Do you have closed captions/subtitles available?
Yes, all our Performances on Screen have Closed Captions available – simply find the CC button on the video screen to turn them on or off once the performance has started. Choose the option “English.”
Will I be able to watch the show after the scheduled time?
Our Performances on Screen are only available to view during the following scheduled performance times: Tuesdays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 3pm and 8pm, Thursdays at 7pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. (all times are Eastern Time). PLEASE NOTE, you will not be able to rewind this livestream performance. The livestream will continue, even if you have paused your video. The show will be available for replay at the end of the show for 90 minutes.
Select Performances on Screen will be available On Demand. See our Theatre @ Home page for more.
Are these events free?
We are committed to making theatre that is affordable and accessible. In pursuit of this goal, we have chosen to make our scheduled Performances on Screen available for free. After the initial run, select Performances on Screen will be available on demand for $25 per production.
We ask that if you are in a position to support us, you might consider making a donation in conjunction with your chosen digital event if you have not done so already. Donations of $25 per show are suggested for each viewer who can afford to give. Your contribution will ensure that we can continue to offer top-quality digital events, keep our staff employed, and be artistically and financially ready to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so.
Other questions?
Email irishrep[at]irishrep.org
Holiday @ Home Kit
What to Watch:
Meet Me in St. Louis
“This show is a lovely little gift, a reminder of the hopefulness we should have as we arrive at a new year.” – David Gordon, TheaterMania
Join us over the holidays before January 2, for a Christmas Eve matinee in Ireland or New York, or tune in from anywhere in the world on two special #MeetMeAnywhere Saturdays, with screenings convenient for all time zones at 8am, 12pm, 4pm, and 8pm EST!
Special Digital Events
Enjoy the music of Gregory Harrington, honor the anniversary of Fredrick Douglass’ trip to Ireland in A Beggar Upon Horseback/ A Beggar On Foot, and watch Liev Schrieber in Plaguey Hill.
Meet the Makers
Watch interviews with Irish Rep Stage Managers, the Makers of The Dead, 1904, renowned playwright Conor McPherson, The Emperor Jones’ Obi Abili and John Douglas Thompson, and many more!
The Show Must Go Online
A series of homemade videos from actors and friends with songs, poems and monologues from Irish & Irish American playwrights, poets, and musicians. Hosted by company member Michael Mellamphy!
What to Read:
Melissa Errico, long-time Irish Rep company member and cast member in Meet Me in St. Louis, recently penned an article in The New York Times about her experience filming theatre from home, working with her cast mates from afar, and bringing a new meaning to technical rehearsal.
Artistic Director and director of Meet Me in St. Louis, Charlotte Moore, spoke with Mark Kennedy from the Associated Press with other theater-makers about Irish Rep’s determination to present digital theater and how Meet Me In St.Louis came together digitally from a director’s point of view.
“There is something inspiring about trying to make art within these circumstances,” said Producing Director Ciarán O’Reilly in this article in Departures about turning to digital theater throughout this year’s pandemic.
What to Eat and Drink:
A classic Sherry trifle is a staple on most Irish tables at Christmas time – this recipe comes from Food and Wine Ireland and will be guaranteed to bring a festive and sweet Irish twist to your Holiday menu!
This delicious chili, ginger, and whiskey cocktail is perfect to warm your heart this holiday season!
Check out more Jameson-inspired holiday cocktails in their Christmas Cocktail list!
Theatre @ Home Kit – The Weir
Round out your Performance on Screen theatre experience with our Theatre @ Home Kits will provide you with reading material, podcasts, articles, music, recipes, cocktail recommendations and more, all around the theme of the performance!
Use before, during, or after your performance to further the experience!
NEW: Read our Performance on Screen Reviews!
The Weir is “by far the most impressive socially distanced theater webcast I have seen… Irish Rep is now way out in front of every other company in America when it comes to marrying technical innovation with artistic quality.” – Terry Teachout, The Wall Street Journal
With The Weir, Irish Rep “makes a big leap…The result is as close to theatrical experience as one can hope for these days. It doesn’t hurt that the play is one of the best that Irish theater – and by extension world theater- has produced in 25 years.” – Joe Westerfield, Newsweek
What to Watch:
Playwright of The Weir, Conor McPherson, is the subject of one of our Meet the Makers episodes! Conor speaks with Irish Rep Artistic Director Charlotte Moore and Producing Director Ciarán O’Reilly about playwriting, creativity, coronavirus, and more.
Company Member and Cast Member of The Weir Sean Gormley recited part of his monologue from past productions as Finbar, as part of our online series, The Show Must Go Online!
What to Read:
Read reviews from our previous productions of The Weir from The New York Times (2013) and The Wall Street Journal (2015)!
Read this Q&A from 2017 by the NewStatesman with playwright Conor McPherson on the beginning of his artistry.
What to Listen to:
Conor McPherson’s The Weir is a haunting evocative evening you will never forget – so get in the mood with this eerie podcast by Richard MacLean Smith. He tells the story of the Cooneen ghost house of Ireland. Listeners – beware!
Set in a pub, The Weir incorporates many things that Irish are known for – pints of Guinness, storytelling, tales of the supernatural, and a great sense of humor. Play some traditional Irish pub tunes to help recreate an Irish pub in your own living room!
What to Eat and Drink:
A very traditional old Irish dish is the coddle – served hot and deviously in pubs across Ireland. This hearty stew-like dish made from bacon, sausages, and potatoes is a perfect meal to accompany The Weir.
This Dublin recipe by renowned Irish chef Donal Skehan, be sure to tag us on social media so we can see your creations!
Nothing more tasty and perfect to settle you into the Irish pub atmosphere than a pack of Tayto chips! These Cheese and Onion flavored chips- known as crisps in Ireland – are available at any and every pub across Ireland! Delicious with a pint of Guinness, lager, or nice cold glass of cola!
Settle yourself in for the evening with a full pint of Ireland’s most popular export, Guinness. No explanation needed!
Learn how to make the perfect Irish coffee in time for The Weir! Only four ingredients needed: coffee, sugar, cream, and whiskey!
At Irish Repertory Theatre, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality theatre that is affordable and accessible.
We are proud to offer free and deeply discounted access to all virtual programming, particularly during the Covid-19 shutdown, when so many people are experiencing financial hardship.
We ask that if you are in a position to support us, you might consider making a tax-deductible donation in conjunction with this digital event. Your contribution will ensure that we can continue to offer top-quality digital events at low prices, create new jobs for artists and actors, and maintain our operations as we face an uncertain future.
Want to watch on your TV?
We’ve made a step-by-step guide that may help: read the SmartTV Guide here.