User:Jnestorius/the regions

English

• the regions pl (plural only)

Etymology

• In sense 2, compare the provinces for England.

Noun

1. (Ireland) the regions of the Republic of Ireland
   • Across the regions Dublin was again the most negative from the church’s point of view while Munster was the most positive. "Catholic Church 'should give up control of primary schools'" Stephen Collins (25 January 2010) The Irish Times
2. (Ireland) the rest of the Republic of Ireland excluding the Dublin region; provincial, non-metropolitan Ireland #*Tom Clancy of Elan Recruitment thinks that staff shortages in the regions could be as severe as in Dublin. "Fair city losing out to the regions" Emer Hughes (7 November 2000) Sunday Business Post
   • On average, three out of five basic consumer goods and services cost more in the capital than in the regions. "Dublin: 4.4% dearer than elsewhere" Seán McCárthaigh (15 June 2007) Irish Examiner