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.”