Die roaring like Doran's ass

exp.

Heard in Tipperary and Wexford

A colourful Tipperary curse wishing an unpleasant or agonising death on someone.

May he die roarin' like Doran's ass!

Posh English

May he perish bellowing like Doran's donkey!

Related terms

• Ah be da dieOut of one's mind, completely crazy.
• Die hardsIndomitable people whom nothing can stop or hold back.
• I hope your next shite is a hedgehogA colourful curse wishing an especially painful bowel movement upon the recipient.
• As drunk as an assExtremely intoxicated.
• AssThe end or final remnant of something, especially a drink.
• Ass lickingCurrying favour in an obsequious manner.