Shickalony

n.

Heard in Cork, Cavan and Wicklow

A Garda, a member of the Irish police force.

In use

Lads, drop the cans in the ditch, here comes the shickalony!

Posh English

Gentlemen, conceal the alcoholic beverages in the ditch, here comes the policeman!

  • Blue bottleA member of the Garda Síochána, the Irish police force.
  • ShadesThe Garda (Irish Police Force).
  • PigsThe Garda Síochána; the police force.
  • The lawThe Garda Síochána; the local police force.
  • ShickaloniThe Garda Síochána, the Irish police.
  • A garda wouldnt ask me thatA sarcastic retort to an overly personal question.