Aul

adj.

Heard in Dublin and Donegal

Not heard so much amonst the youth these days however this was once a handy adjective to have in your arsenal of Dublinese.

I was on the batter last night and me aul head is only killing me

Posh English

I was upon a drinking bender last night and my poor cranium is throbbing abominably.

Same phrase, other counties

• Donegal

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