Does be/ do be

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Heard in Roscommon

Something that happens regularly or habitually 'does be' happening; John 'does go' to mass on Sunday. Also sometimes expressed as 'bees'.

We do be driving there during the summer. I do like to have a cup of tea in the evening. He bees in town o' a Friday.

Posh English

We customarily motor down there throughout the summer months. I generally fancy a spot of tea in the evening. He is typically found about town on a Friday.

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