Only massive! Dublin slang, translated for newbies

Our heads were melted trying to understand these.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej_51H1zWGY

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FOR THOSE OF us who aren’t from Dublin, the capital’s… eh… unique argot can be confusing and bewildering.

Scarleh for our mas.

Luckily this film is here to help. It’s a bit lovely too. And only the first in a series from filmmaker Jenny Keogh.

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Only massive! Dublin slang, translated for newbies

VIDEO: Want to take a trip around Dublin city in 1965? Now you can…>

WATCH: A poignant love letter to Dublin, from someone leaving>