THERE ARE SOME phrases in the Irish dialect that desperately deserve to be used more by the people of Ireland – such is their uniqueness and poetic delivery.

And one such phrase is “mad for road”.

Which, for most people, means:

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Yes, it’s the feeling of unease when you’re stuck inside and have a burning desire to get out of the house

Usually, this involves a spin in the car

There are creative offshoots of “mad for road” which mean the same thing – like this gas number plate spotted in Galway

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There are some that use it to let everyone know they are up for the session

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That nothing is going to stop them heading out tonight

It’s a versatile phrase – but it’s the essence of it that really counts.

It’s a feeling that every Irish person experiences from time to time

So it’s helpful to have a phrase that sums it up perfectly

We can all get on board with “mad for road.”

It’s a phrase that crosses generations

And the dogs are known to get on board too

It’s been known to be used in GAA circles as well

There was even a famous horse named after it a few years ago

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And a band.

So, now we know what it is, “mad for road” can take its rightful place at the top of our national slang pyramid

Mad for road.

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