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Author: Chronicle Books
Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780877013952
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGathers traditional sayings about experience, fairness, good companions, loyalty, nature, and common sense.
Author: Fiann O'Nuallain
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Published: 2019-03-20
Total Pages: 244
ISBN-13: 0486838781
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis beautiful hardcover volume contains 52 Irish proverbs, each chosen to speak directly to the stresses of modern life, accompanied by interpretations and mindfulness exercises to heighten psychological well-being and spiritual awareness.
Author: Garry Bannister
Publisher:
Published: 2017-03-01
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781848405905
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProverbs in Irish grants the reader a look into the vast and rich world of aphoristic Irish folk-wisdom, as vibrant today as they were then. Chosen on the basis of relevance in the modern context, universality, frequency of usage, and cultural relevance, the book is organised by an array of themes, from Anger, Beauty and Marriage to Foolishness, Silence and Treachery. A must have at home or abroad. Garry Bannister attended Trinity College Dublin where he studied Irish and Russian. On receiving a scholarship, he went to Moscow State University where he graduated with an MA in Russian language and literature and subsequently helped set up the first Department of Modern Irish. Bannister's main interest today is the Irish language and its literature. He has many publications in this area and teaches at St Columba's College, Dublin. He is an acknowledged expert of 20th Century Irish and the editor of Tesaras Gearr Gailge-Bearla and the English-Irish Learner's Dictionary. Kiss my... A Dictionary of Irish-English Slang (97818480405202) was published by New Island in paperback in March 2016.
Author: Thomas Francis O'Rahilly
Publisher:
Published: 1922
Total Pages: 192
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Padraic O'Farrell
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781781174920
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnleash the power of Irish wit and wisdom with this collection of quotes, proverbs and blessings from Padraic O'Farrell. Discover the timeless wisdom of great Irish men such as Shaw, Wilde, Synge and Swift, as well as the unspoiled gems of Irish folklore and legend. Perfect for those seeking a taste of Irish culture, this book is a must-have for anyone celebrating St Patrick's Day and beyond. * There's no point in keeping a dog if you are going to do your own barking. * The best way to get an Irishman to refuse to do something is by ordering it. * Initiative is praiseworthy when it succeeds, stupid when it fails. * Burning the candle at both ends will soon leave you without a light.“/p> * The smaller the cottage, the wider the door. * Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike. - Oscar Wilde
Author: J. B. Irish Books Ltd
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-08-16
Total Pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781974526284
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book of Irish Blessings and Proverbs is a lovely collection of the many world famous Irish blessings and Irish proverbs. Over 100 pages of charm and wit! This book makes a great Irish gift! Examples: "May you have warm words on a cold evening", "My your pockets be heavy and your heart be light", "Thirst is the end of drinking and sorrow is the end of drunkenness", "A good laugh and a long sleep are two of the best cures"
Author: Seamus Cashman
Publisher: O'Brien Press
Published: 2019-03-11
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9781788490412
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIrish history and folklore is rich with proverbs and sayings of old, full of timeless wisdom that still has resonance and truth today. This beautifully designed hardback brings together a whole host of these sayings and proverbs on topics as diverse as aging, the seasons, fate and nature. Learn to banter like the Irish with these wise, witty and wicked sayings. And remember ... 'It's a good story that fills the belly.' Beautifully packaged and illustrated with full colour photographs.
Author: Liam Mac Con Iomaire
Publisher:
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780094027923
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Laurence Flanagan
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan
Published: 2001-03-08
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780717131662
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a wide-ranging collection of Irish proverbs, both well-known and obscure, and provides both English and Irish text.
Author: Alexander Nicolson
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: 2020-06
Total Pages: 460
ISBN-13: 9789354023668
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
