Do be

v.

Heard in Wexford and Kerry

The habitual present tense, indicating something one does regularly.

In use

I do be up da rocks every weekend

Posh English

I am usually up at the rocks every weekend.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Do be doA habitual present tense construction used to indicate regular, ongoing action.
  • The Gardaí wouldn't ask me thatA retort to someone being excessively nosey.
  • Awh hereAn exclamation of utter exasperation, disbelief, or fed up annoyance.
  • Ur takenAn expression used when someone has embarrassed themselves.