Free gaff

n.

Heard in Sligo, Cork and Waterford

A house temporarily left vacant by parents, enabling a party.

Are yis headin out to the free gaff down by the strand tonight lads?

Posh English

Are you gentlemen venturing forth to the unrestricted residence near the beach this evening?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Waterford

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