Sham

n.

Heard in Limerick, Waterford, Cork, Clare, Sligo, Donegal, Mayo and Galway

A friend, mate or companion.

In use

Fair play tya sham' or 'Aboy the sham" "Howya sham, I hear ye got a new set o' tackies" "Well sham...whats the story?

Posh English

Splendid effort, my good fellow. How are you, old chap? I hear you have acquired a new pair of trainers. Well, my friend, what is the news?

Same phrase, other counties