Musha

n.

Heard in Roscommon, Mayo, Galway and Cavan

From Irish 'Muise', meaning 'ah' or 'well' at the start of a sentence. May be used with 'Ara' before it.

Musha, 'tis an awful day;" "Ara Musha, how are ya keepin.

Posh English

My word, it is a most dreadful day. Indeed, my good fellow, how are you keeping?

Same phrase, other counties

• Mayo
• Galway
• Cavan

Related terms

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