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The best Irish slang words!

Phrases like ‘sure look, sure listen’ and ‘the black stuff’ are some of the most popular ...

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12.44 11 Jun 2024


The best Irish slang words!


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12.44 11 Jun 2024


Phrases like ‘sure look, sure listen’ and ‘the black stuff’ are some of the most popular and commonly used Irish slang words.

Dr Ellen Howley joins Andrea to discuss if Irish slang has influenced the English language, and Communications Expert Gina London joins to discuss the difference between American and Irish slang words.


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