According to Seán Bán Mac Meanman, there are seven sorts of drunkenness, seacht gcineál meisce:
meisce chaointe, "drunkenness of weeping", lamenting, nostalgic intoxication;
meisce bhruíne, "drunkenness of fight", aggressive intoxication;
meisce chrábhaidh, "drunkenness of piety", resulting in religious ravings and prayers for God's forgiveness;
meisce gháirí, "drunkenness of laughters", probably doesn't need any explanation;
meisce stangaireachta, "drunkenness of motionlessly standing there", inward-looking, introverted intoxication;
meisce bhreallánachta, "drunkenness of silly talk", talkative intoxication;
meisce chodlata, "drunkenness of sleep", intoxicated drowsiness.
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