Monty Carlow

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Heard in Carlow

A jocular name used by locals for Carlow town.

In use

Boys, Ya comin' up ta de fair green in Monty Carlow.

Posh English

Gentlemen, will you be coming up to the fair green in Monte Carlow?

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