Shogies

n.

Heard in Sligo

Home of Sligo Rovers F.C.

In use

I better make a bursht lawds, I'm headin to de Shogies to watch us bayte de Town!" "Schtall up an' I'll head with you.

Posh English

I must make haste, gentlemen, as I am bound for the sports ground to witness our victory over the borough.

  • ShowgiesThe Showgrounds, home ground of Sligo Rovers Football Club.
  • Followin your chips homeNavigating one's way home after a skinful of drink by following the warm packet of chips…
  • Bit o redNickname for Sligo Rovers football club.
  • Sah wooofuhsA passionate rallying cry or phonetic cheer for Sligo Rovers Football Club.
  • At home pickin spudsTruancy from school or work under the pretence of being elsewhere.
  • Ate us out of house and homeSomeone who eats to such excess that they deplete the household supplies.