<p>The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that multiple ‘Irishishms’ will be added to its next edition. This includes the spice bag, debs and blaa! What do you think of these additions, and what other Irish words should be included?</p><p>Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Kieran to discuss.</p>

The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that multiple ‘Irishishms’ will be added to its next edition. This includes the spice bag, debs and blaa! What do you think of these additions, and what other Irish words should be included? Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Kieran to discuss.

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