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Jim Alexander (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 01:11 pm:   Small TextLarge TextEdit Post Print Post

Can someone help me with the Irish for "Well done!"
Thank you.

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Pádraig
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Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 08:32 pm:   Small TextLarge TextEdit Post Print Post

Maith thú! It's not literal, but it conveys the thought.

Is ait an mac an saol.

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Domhnall_Ó_h_aireachtaigh
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Post Number: 543
Registered: 09-2006


Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 08:43 pm:   Small TextLarge TextEdit Post Print Post

Buallaí fir! Buallaí mná!

That's gotta be the origin for "bully for you."



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