Lads

n.

Heard in Galway, Sligo, Limerick and Tipperary

A gang, group of friends or companions.

Here lads come here

Posh English

Come hither, my good fellows. Gather round.

Same phrase, other counties

• Sligo
• Limerick
• Tipperary

Related terms

• Da ladsA group of males.
• BizeBoys or lads, a group of male friends.
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• Chap ladsAn expression of surprise or disapproval at someone's appearance or state.