Hairy bee

n.

Heard in Tipperary

Heard only around Gortnahoe, Glengoole and Ballynonty to describe a small fire lit on the night before the Halloween bonfire.

In use

Are ye all goin down to the hairy bee tonight

Posh English

Are all you fellows proceeding down to witness the small pre-Halloween bonfire this evening?

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