Ire

n.

Heard in Tipperary, Cork and Waterford

To annoy or irritate; also a skin rash.

In use

Here's paddy on, he'd give ya ire on yer arse listenin to him blowin about all he has.

Posh English

Here comes Paddy; listening to him boast endlessly about his possessions would give one an irritation upon one's posterior.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Give you IreTo annoy or irritate someone intensely.
  • Rekin my headTo irritate or annoy someone intensely.
  • VexTo annoy or irritate.
  • Alri skinA friendly informal greeting, equivalent to hello my friend.
  • Alright skinA form of greeting.
  • SkinThe last of your fag. Also: Approximately 15% of the remainder of your cigarette.or half…