Here are some examples, categorized for clarity:
Common Words/Phrases:
* "Grand": Used to mean "great" or "wonderful" (e.g. "That was a grand day out!")
* "Deadly": A very versatile word meaning "awesome", "brilliant", "cool", or "very good" (e.g. "That new song is deadly!")
* "Right": Often used as an interjection to express agreement (e.g. "Right, I'll do it.")
* "Sure": Similar to "right", but can also mean "yes" (e.g. "Are you coming? Sure!")
* "Ah, go on": Used playfully or to express disbelief (e.g. "You won the lottery? Ah, go on!")
* "It's a right laugh": Something that is very funny
* "Sound": Meaning "good" or "okay" (e.g. "Are you sound?")
* "It's lashing rain": A heavy downpour
Regional Slang:
* "Bally": Used as a prefix to emphasize a word, similar to "bloody" (e.g. "That's a bally shame!")
* "Gobshite": A foolish or annoying person
* "Bosty": A very common word in Northern Ireland, referring to a "busybody"
* "Craic": Meaning fun or enjoyable experience (e.g. "We had a great craic at the party.")
* "The jacks": The toilets
* "Take the biscuit": Used when something is ridiculous or unbelievable
Words with Gaelic Origin:
* "Sláinte": A toast, meaning "health"
* "Céad Míle Fáilte": Meaning "a hundred thousand welcomes"
* "Feck": A mild swear word, often used humorously
* "Wee": Meaning small (e.g. "a wee bit" for a small amount)
Note: These are just a few examples, and there are many more words and phrases that are specific to Irish English. It's important to remember that these words and phrases may be used differently in different regions of Ireland.
For a more comprehensive understanding, you could explore resources such as dictionaries of Irish English or online forums where Irish people discuss their local slang.