Snow in Athlone

  Ireland is renowned around the world as the “Land of Saints & Scholars”, due to its huge impact on culture (both religious and literary). In fact Ireland has three patron saints – Saint Brigid of Kildare, Saint Columba and, last but not least, Saint Patrick. Credited with the foundation

Common Irish words and phrases you’ll hear in everyday conversations. Acting the maggot – Fooling around Banjaxed – Broken Bang on – Accurate Boyo – Male/juvenile Black stuff – Guinness Bad dose – Severe illness Brutal – Awful Bucketing down – Raining heavy Bunk off – Skip school/work Chancer –