Up da aul bosheen

exp.

Heard in Tipperary

Up the old boreen or country lane.

In use

I went for a quiet walk up da aul bosheen to clear the head like.

Posh English

I took a constitutional up the old country lane to clear my mind of cobwebs.

  • BoreenA narrow country lane or rough rural road.
  • AulOld, or used affectionately to denote one's parents.
  • Aul stockAn affectionate term for a trusted companion, old friend, or local acquaintance.
  • Me aul flowerMy old friend or acquaintance.
  • Nara LaneColloquial term for the narrow lane also known as Ozanam Street.
  • As dry as an aul shtickExceedingly dull or tedious.

FAQ

What does Up da aul bosheen mean?

Up the old boreen or country lane.

How do you use Up da aul bosheen?

For example: “I went for a quiet walk up da aul bosheen to clear the head like.” In Posh English: I took a constitutional up the old country lane to clear my mind of cobwebs.