Pigs

n.

Heard in Dublin, Mayo and Sligo

The police; the gardai. Also: old bill, filth, boys in blue.

The pigs were chasin a stroked jammer

Posh English

The constabulary were pursuing a stolen motor car.

Same phrase, other counties

• Mayo
• Sligo

Related terms

• Old billThe police, especially the Gardaí.
• The pigsThe police, any member of the Gardaí.
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• Pigs nuckAn ugly head or face.
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