Handlin

n.

Heard in Donegal and Fermanagh

A serious incident or quarrel, typically involving fisticuffs. Also: a fight or a mishap.

In use

Jaysus that was a wile handlin." "That was a terrible handlin down at the disco last week.

Posh English

Good heavens, that was an exceedingly nasty affray.

Same phrase, other counties