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:
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
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
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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
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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