Top ten Irish sayings for a night on the town

Tips for meeting and greeting folks on a night out in that undeniably Irish style

BERNIE MALONE,

IrishCentral Staff Writer

Published Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 6:50 AM

Updated Tuesday, October 23, 2012, 9:40 AM

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Two locals enjoying a night out in Dublin

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Is that the time? I’ll be seeing you.
I’ll be heading off now, but sure I’ll bump into you again some time!
Twas nice talking to ya, good luck and God bless!

10. Explaining your hangover the next morning.

I’m in a heap!
I’m in an awful way.
I’m as sick as a small hospital.
I ‘m as stiff as a poker.

For a humorous insight into how to speak like the Irish, check out Tadhg Hayes' book Gift of the Gab.

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The Commentator | Oct 25, 2012, 05:00 PM EDT

I think one should explore Newfoundland sayings if you enjoy off the wall expressions. eg's - "Goin out for a few swallies n scuffs" - going for a few drinks and dancing yur stund as me arse – you are not too bright just show it to the pan – you don’t need to fry the food much

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Happyhippo | Oct 23, 2012, 05:26 PM EDT

I don't know if this one is a compliment or an insult.You have legs like a Mullingar Heifer

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Maggie47 | Oct 23, 2012, 04:56 PM EDT

Born and raised in Galway never heard such stupid sayings

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carrickcourt | Oct 23, 2012, 10:52 AM EDT

The key to understanding an Irish person is to slow down a bit and go 'with the flow'.

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torbreezy | Oct 23, 2012, 09:31 AM EDT

A lot--maybe most of these--are lame and don't deserve the time or space allotted . . . .