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1. No matter where you are in the world, people struggle to even understand what you’re saying

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2. Because it’s hands down the strongest Irish accent you can have

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Some handlin’.

3. When they hear you speak for the first time, they’re quick to think that you’re Scottish

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4. And there’s something about the Donegal accent that makes pirate impersonations irresistible when you’re abroad

5. You have to learn to slow down when you’re talking to them

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6. Other Irish people are well aware that the Donegal accent is highly rated

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Wile jealous.

7. And make a joke about the Leaving Cert listening exam that nobody else will get

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8. When you’re chatting to other Donegal people you just naturally speak ridiculously quickly – which confuses people around you

9. And then when they hear some Donegal slang they absolutely crack up/get very confused

“What are Waaayynes?”

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“Wains.”

10. You can’t stop using the term “wee” to describe everything – which causes obvious misunderstandings

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“WHAT?”

They’ll get used to it, eventually.

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