Fierce

adv.

Heard in Kilkenny, Cork, Donegal, Cavan, Mayo, Offaly, Roscommon, Galway, Meath, Waterford and Kildare

Very. Extremely.

Its fierce cold out there

Posh English

It is exceptionally cold outdoors.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Donegal
• Cavan
• Mayo
• Offaly
• Roscommon
• Galway
• Meath
• Waterford
• Kildare

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