Handy

adj.

Heard in Donegal, Offaly and Meath

Easy or at a careful pace, as in take it handy. Also skilful or good at something.

Don't take it handy on him, he's a handy Hurler

Posh English

Please give your all against that particular fellow, he's an exceptionally good Hurler.

Same phrase, other counties

• Offaly
• Meath
• Donegal (not in the dictionary)

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