17 Cork Slang Phrases Explained In Perfect English

If you should ever decide to venture south to Cork, you'd probably assume, with your shared language, that you’ll be able to converse quite ably with the Corkonians.

Unfortunately this is not the case, as Cork – much like Dublin – has a lexicon all of its very own.

But worry not! We’ve translated 18 of said phrases below that should ensure you’ll fit right in on your visit to the Rebel County.

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