Bog

n.

Heard in Dublin, Antrim, Tyrone, Donegal and Sligo

1) countryside. 2) toilet. Also: Anywhere outside Dublin's city limits.

In use

I'm off to the bog for a pony. Once you're past Firhouse you're out in the bog.

Posh English

I am departing for the lavatory. Once you pass Firhouse you are out in the countryside.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Like a bogSoaked in sweat to the point of resembling a peat bog.
  • CulchieSomeone from the countryside, which to the Dubs, is anyone living outside Dublin city…
  • Happy tractor landAnywhere outside the city limits, such as Raheen and similar rural areas.
  • Bog rollToilet paper used for personal hygiene in the lavatory.
  • Bog trotterA person from the rural countryside, a rustic.
  • Bog warriorA mildly disparaging term for someone from the countryside, used by Dubliners.