Title:
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NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A BIG FECKIN' IRISH BOOK
JAMMERS WITH INSULTS, PROVERBS, FAMILY NAMES, TRIVIA, SLANG |
By: |
Colin Murphy, Donal O'Dea |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£10.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
1847172512 |
ISBN 13: |
9781847172518 |
Publisher: |
O'BRIEN PRESS LTD |
Pub. date: |
14 March, 2011 |
Series: |
The Feckin' Collection |
Pages: |
288 |
Description: |
Do you know your "Doss Artists" from your "Doxies?" Want to give someone a piece of your mind with a wicked insult like, "You're as useful as an ashtray in a force-10 gale?" Get readin' this book or you'll be in rag order! |
Synopsis: |
Do you know your "Doss Artists" from your "Doxies?" Want to give someone a piece of your mind with a wicked insult like, "You're as useful as an ashtray in a force-10 gale?" Find all that and more in this riotous, fascinating guide to Irish culture. It includes: * Twenty-five of the most popular Irish surnames: where they originated, what they mean, and all that oul' blarney * Enough Irish slang to pepper your conversations with and impress your friends * Tried and tested Irish insults that are as wicked as they are craic * A gansey-load of fascinating facts and interestingIrish trivia There is even a chapter filled with age-old Irish proverbs that will ensure you'll never be short of a few wise words. Get reading or you'll be in rag order! |
Illustrations: |
250 black & white illustrations |
Publication: |
Ireland |
Imprint: |
O'Brien Press Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |