callán, m. (gs. -áin). Noise, clamour. ~ a dhéanamh, to make a noise. ~ a thógáil, to create a noise, cause a disturbance. ~ cainte, loud talk. ~ páistí, the noise, loud voices, of children. Beidh ~ faoi seo, this will create a storm. Níl ann ach ~, it is only talk, bluster.