A Handbook of Irish Idioms
Author: F. Edmond Hogan
Publisher:
Published: 1898
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13:
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A Massive Book Full of FECKIN' IRISH SLANG that's Great Craic for Any Shower of Savages
Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: 2016-09-26
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1847178944
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe deadliest ever dictionary of Irish slang! Can you tell your cute hoors from your chancers, or your gougers from your gurriers? Do you know a slapper, a snapper, a shaper or a sleeveen when you see one? No? Well, that's coola boola, because we've put together the most massive, mighty and manky collection of Irish slang in history, or at least in donkey's years. So stop acting the maggot and give it a lash! 'Side-splitting ... Irish Slang's the business!' The Sun
The Book of Feckin' Irish Slang That's Great Craic for Cute Hoors and Bowsies
Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: Feckin' Collection
Published: 2020-02-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781788491709
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNew edition of this bestselling and laugh out loud humour title. The almost incomprehensible wit and wonder of Irish slang words. Can you tell your bowsies from your gougers from your gurriers? No? Well, it's time to stop acting the maggot and find out, courtesy of this invaluable reference book that's been donkey's years in the making, (only coddin'). It's absolutely jammers with nouns, verbs and sayings that didn't quite make the Oxford Dictionary, including a few manky ones that are guaranteed to leave some oul' wans and Holy Joes completely morto.On the other hand, slappers and sleeveens will be dying for a gawk. So, feck it, you just know this is one book any self-respecting cute hoor just can't do without ...
The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook
Author: Audrey Nickel
Publisher:
Published: 2017-05
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9780995099883
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLearn how to honour the Celtic language of Ireland in your tattoo or craft design - and avoid embarrassing mistakes - with a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings. The book also includes illustrations of real-life tattoo mistakes, a history of the Irish language, and advice on spelling, fonts, symbols, and more.
The Little Book of Irishisms
Author: Aimee Alexander
Publisher:
Published: 2021-03-02
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9781914437007
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIf an Irish person said to you, "Gimmie that yoke," would you think they were talking about an egg? If so, 99% of the time, you'd be wrong. How about banjaxed, bockety or craic? Any idea what they mean? The Little Book of Irishisms is for anyone who wants to understand the Irish, not just our words but how we are as people, relaxed about some things, picky about others. It's also for those who'd like to sound Irish, even just for Paddy's Day. You'll learn tricks to Irishify your chat - and how to avoid those clangers that people think we say but never do, like the classic, "Top of the morning to you." If you're coming to Ireland and want to fit right in, this book's for you. If you can't make it, here's a way of visiting in spirit. "Go on, go on, go on. You will, you will, you will," to quote the infamous Irish comedy, Father Ted. The Little Book of Irishisms is the perfect novelty gift for St. Patrick's Day, as a Christmas stocking filler, or at any time to someone who appreciates what it means to be Irish.
For Focal Sake!
Author: Cian Foley
Publisher: Upthedeise Enterprises
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780955475528
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBeginner's Irish
Author: Gabriel Rosenstock
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9780781810999
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis popular introduction to the Irish language is now accompanied by an audio CD. Irish, also known as Irish Gaelic or Gaelige, is spoken today by approximately one million people worldwide. It is also the basis of the Irish literary tradition, which is the oldest in Europe after Greek and Latin. This valuable guide, ideal for both individual and classroom use, teaches the basics of Irish grammar and vocabulary in 10 easy-to-follow lessons. The audio CD feature complements the dialogue and grammar sections of the lesson, aiding the reader in understanding the language as spoken.
The Book of Feckin' Irish Sayings for When You Go on the Batter with a Shower of Savages
Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: Feckin' Collection
Published: 2023-01-23
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781788494090
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs a serious study of the nuances of the English language as spoken in Ireland, this book is as useful as tits on a bull. On the other hand, if you'd like to have a baldy of understanding the various expressions you regularly hear around Ireland, you'd have to be off your face to ignore it. So stall the ball there! Whether you're a fine bit of stuff or you have a head like a lump of wet turf, this invaluable collection of Ireland's most treasured (and irreverent) sayings is definitely worth having a gander at!
Now That's what I Call a Big Feckin' Irish Book
Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781847172518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo 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!
Irish Grammar Book
Author: Nollaig Mac Congáil
Publisher: Clo Iar-Chonnachta
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Nolaig Mac Congail's Irish Grammar Book is a reference manual for learners of Irish. It presents the rules of Irish grammar in a clear, concise and understandable manner. The grammatical rules are based on those contained in Niall O Donaill's Factoir Goeilge-Beana, the single largest corpus of authoritative Irish in existence."--BOOK JACKET.
