Lock

n.

Heard in Tyrone, Offaly, Galway, Monaghan, Donegal and Roscommon

An indefinite but substantial quantity of something.

In use

A good lock of people showed up on the night.

Posh English

A remarkably substantial gathering of persons put in an appearance on the evening in question.

Same phrase, other counties

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  • ShkipA substantial quantity of alcoholic drink or a heavy drinking session.