Iconic Irish Accents

Something that I have noticed from my time here is the confusion of the faces of foreigners when they hear the Irish speak. Ireland is known for having many broad, distinct and sometimes incomprehensible accents. Below are a few that stand out:

 1. Cork Accent

 2. Donegal Accent

 3. Kerry Accent

 4. North Dublin Accent

 5. Dundalk 

 6. Mayo Accent

 7. Wexford Accent

 8. Galway Accent


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