Atehay

n.

Heard in Tipperary

Have to do something you don't want to, or admit defeat.

We'll just have to ate hay and hope Tipp beat Killkenny next year

Posh English

We must simply consume hay and pray Tipperary vanquish Kilkenny next year.

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