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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Nenagh

Location:
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. Seanán
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0535, Page 059

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  1. Irish Words Used Locally

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    Got from
    Mr. J. Harty,
    Castle St.
    Nenagh

    Gabaul - a handful or armful
    Breasna - sticks
    Garsún - a small boy

    If a person once had money and spent it, then if he was hanging around, it is said he is on the "Shackrawn"

    Caleen - a small girl
    Whist - stop talking
    Gurteen - a small tillage field
    Boddagh - a proud old man
    Saggarth - a priest
    Seanchas - a chat
    Peeler - a policeman
    Kayoning - moaning
    Deoc-an-Doras - a drink
    Amadawn - a foolish person
    Ouncack - a foolish person
    Brogue - a boot
    Duideen - a pipe
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patricia Mc Grath
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Kenyon Street, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mr J. Harty
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Pearse Street, Co. Tipperary