Sa craic

exp.

Heard in Laois, Kildare and Wexford

A greeting equivalent to hello or "what's the craic?" Also used to say hello to someone.

Scraic byor? Alri feen?" "Sa craic?

Posh English

What is occurring, my fine young lady? Are you quite well, my good fellow?

Same phrase, other counties

• Kildare (not in the dictionary)

Related terms

• Craic"Craic" has a couple of very broad meanings. 1.) Fun, enjoyment, divilment, merriment…
• What's the craic with you?An enquiry as to whether one has any interesting news.
• Wats de craicA greeting equivalent to "what are you doing?" or "what's happening?"
• Well whas the craicA form of greeting equivalent to asking what is new or happening.
• Hows the craicA form of greeting meaning how are you.
• Wat's the craic wit ya?What news have you? A greeting inquiring after someone's news.