If you’re not from the Emerald Isle and want to fit in on the day, we suggest you watch Father Ted (one of TOAD’s favourite sitcoms of all time) repeats then pepper conversations with these phrases…
He’s acting the maggot:
He’s messing around
I’m just codding ya:
I’m pulling your leg
Let’s crack on:
Let’s continue
What’s the craic?:
(pronounced ‘crack’)What’s your news?
She’s such a craic:
She’s a laugh, she’s fun
That’s deadly:
That’s cool
You eejit!:
You fool!
Fair play:
Well done
Let’s go on the tear:
Let’s go to a bar
The weather is fierce:
It’s extreme
Handy as a small pot:
Very useful
Sláinte:
Cheers
