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Why do we have so much slang?

Sharon Horgan of ‘Bad Sisters’ fame has been doing the rounds for their new season and sparke...

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16.26 20 Nov 2024


Why do we have so much slang?


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16.26 20 Nov 2024


Sharon Horgan of ‘Bad Sisters’ fame has been doing the rounds for their new season and sparked some interest when she introduced the Irish phrase “Gee” on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to an audience who had never heard it before.

So what are other Irish slang and phrases we adore, and why do we Irish have so many sayings?

Joining Kieran to discuss is Edward Hayden, TV Chef and Culinary Lecturer at SETU and Claire Ronan, Broadcaster.

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