Oul fella

n.

Heard in Cork, Dublin, Donegal and Waterford

One's father.

In use

I scratched de car and de oul fella kilt me." "Did you see where the aul fella went?" "The aulfilla's away in da yok.

Posh English

I scratched the motor car and my father very nearly slew me. Did you observe where the elderly gentleman went? The old man is off in the vehicle.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Waterford
  • Dublin (not in the dictionary)
  • Donegal (not in the dictionary)
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