Townie

n.

Heard in Galway, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford and Tipperary

A person from Galway city, as opposed to someone from the county.

Hes a right townie

Posh English

He is a thorough gentleman native to Galway city.

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford
• Kilkenny
• Wexford
• Tipperary

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