You Know You're Irish When ...

Author: Séamus Ó Conaill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847178527
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
... 90% of your sick days happen to be Monday. The other 10% are Tuesdays after bank holidays ... You've been to a funeral of someone whose name you didn't know ...It's not a fizzy drink. It's a 'mineral' So how Irish are you? Check out this book of Irish-isms to see just how 'green' you really are! Humorous and fun, this book combines some of the classic Irish quirks with the more recent additions of what it means to be Irish!

Irish Lives in America

Author: Liz Evers
Publisher: Prism
ISBN: 9781911479802
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
The Irish struck out across America's frontiers, built its railroads, fought on both sides of the civil war, captured its major historic moments in print, paint and bronze, led many of its religious denominations, policed its streets, set up its banks, educated its masses, entertained America on its stages and screens and in its sporting arenas, and made ground-breaking contributions in science and engineering. This collection documents fifty Irish people who made an indelible mark on American society, politics and culture. People like the pirate Anne Bonney and Gertrude Brice Kelly, one of New York City's first surgeons, feature alongside more familiar names such as Maureen O'Hara, Maeve Brennan, Rex Ingram and the architect of the White House James Hoban.About the Dictionary of Irish Biography: The Dictionary of Irish Biography, a research project of the Royal Irish Academy, is the most comprehensive and authoritative biographical dictionary yet published for Ireland. It comprises over 10,000 lives, which describe and assess the careers of subjects in all fields of endeavour, including politics, law, religion, literature, journalism, architecture, music and the arts, the sciences, medicine, entertainment and sport.

So You Think You're Irish

Author: Margaret Kelleher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760725283
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
So you think you're Irish, do you now?

F*ck You, I'm Irish

Author: Rashers Tierney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646047567
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
AN IN-YOUR-FACE COLLECTION OF TRIVIA THAT'S SURE TO INSPIRE CHEST-THUMPING PRIDE IN EVERYONE OF IRISH DESCENT Is there anyone who does not think the Irish are the greatest people on Earth? Before stepping outside to convince them, first peacefully impart upon any misinformed bar patrons the incontrovertible evidence presented in F*ck You, I'm Irish. Amazing accomplishment or astounding person, if it bleeds kelly green and it's feckin' great, it's in this book. Irish pride has sparked parades, breakfast cereal, beer, riots, international holidays, the fame of Liam Neeson, sports mascots, more beer, and now, this fun and fascinating book. In its pages, Irish culture, history, and general weirdness come to life with snappy entries on everything from snake-chasing saints, cute hoors, and ruthless independence fighters to acclaimed authors, superstar rock bands, and fair-skinned super models. Forget about the leprechaun dolls, T-shirts, hats, wigs, and green beer that people buy every St. Paddy's Day! With true stories of immigrant struggles, rollicking wakes, hurling shenanigans, and Guinness-fueled escapades, F*ck You, I'm Irish offers a far better way to celebrate one's heritage than a manky "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" button.

The Little Book of Irishisms

Author: Aimee Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781914437007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
If 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.

So You Think You're Irish

Author: Margaret Kelleher
Publisher: Gramercy
ISBN: 9780517052242
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
See how much green you really have in you. This challenging multiple-choice quiz book covers every aspect of the Emerald Isle and the Irish family life, from the Blarney Stone to James Joyce. Great Irish trivia title!

The Irish Americans

Author: Jay P. Dolan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1608190102
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 355

Book Description
Follows the Irish from their first arrival in the American colonies through the bleak days of the potato famine, the decades of ethnic prejudice and nativist discrimination, the rise of Irish political power, and on to the historic moment when John F. Kennedy was elected to the highest office in the land.

The 2nd Feckin' Book of Irish Slang that Makes a Holy Show of the First One

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780862789619
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
Stop the lights! It's the one you've been gummin' for -- the second book of Feckin' Irish Slang that'll stop you losing the head when listening to the guff that passes for English among the quare hawks and gurriers, jackeens and bogtrotters of Ireland. Whether you're a chancer or a doss artist, a heifer or a nice bit of talent, this one's definitely worth a dekko. It has a rake of words and expressions that are absolutely mighty. It might give a beamer to a bishop but it's guaranteed to put a savage smile on your puss even if you're scuttered. So what are you waiting for? It would be a mortaller to miss out ..

The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook

Author: Audrey Nickel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780995099883
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Learn 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.

May the Road Rise to Meet You

Author: Michael Padden
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
In a lively question-and-answer format, the book covers everything from the Irishman who discovered America to contemporary Irish-Americans making their mark.