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School: St Columkille's, Aughnacliffe (roll number 14220)

Location:
Achadh na Cloiche, Co. an Longfoirt
Teacher:
Eoghan Mac Aodha
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  1. Irish Words and Phrases that Are Used in English Speech in this District

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    Irish words and phrases that are used in English speech in the district.
    Tráitnín: a blade of grass.
    Spaduch: wet turf that are in the bog the previous year.
    Poch: a song from a goat.
    Pocán: A He goat.
    Páisdhe: A Child.
    Mainteach: having a stoppage in the speech.
    Ráimhéis: Rubbish or nonsensical talk.
    Staic: a heartless warm.
    Radhbh: a long thin awkward fellow.
    Sgiob: to snatch or grab up quickly.
    Slug: a big mouthful of
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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