A boy the kid: Limerick lingo laid bare

LIMERICK lingo is a rule onto its own.

For instance, no true Limerick rugby fan ever went to Thomond Park. They go to “Toomond” Park.

And when a Limerick rugby fan cheers after a score, it’s not with a “well done”. The true Limerick cheer is roared: “A boy the kid.”

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