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
Some handlin’.
3. When they hear you speak for the first time, they’re quick to think that you’re Scottish
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
6. Other Irish people are well aware that the Donegal accent is highly rated
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?”
“Wains.”
10. You can’t stop using the term “wee” to describe everything – which causes obvious misunderstandings
“WHAT?”
They’ll get used to it, eventually.
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