The gimp bus

phr.

Heard in Sligo

Jocular local name for the 'City Service' bus that circles Sligo town, derived from the word 'Imp' painted on its side.

Aw will we head into town on the Gimp, lads?

Posh English

Oh, shall we venture into the city centre upon the diminutive public omnibus, chaps?

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