Fair

adv.

Heard in Tipperary, Offaly, Carlow, Kilkenny and Donegal

An intensifier meaning very or exceedingly.

Im fair hungry after cartin' turf all day in the lashing rain!

Posh English

I am exceedingly hungry following a full day of hauling peat in the torrential rain!

Same phrase, other counties

• Carlow
• Kilkenny
• Donegal

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