The Book of Feckin' Irish Trivia

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: O'Brien Press
ISBN: 9781847171917
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
More trivia about Ireland than you ever needed to know! Distract yourself from doom-and-gloom with useless information: guaranteed to make you a hit at parties or gatherings of more than one person! This book contains jewels like the following: During the first half of the nineteenth century, the average number of CHILDREN per household in Ireland was 10. An ancient Irish marriage ritual called 'handfasting', involved tying a rope between the newlyweds' wrists for 366 days. It is said that this is where the expression 'TYING THE KNOT' originated.

Now That's what I Call a Big Feckin' Irish Book

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847172518
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book 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?" 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!

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
ISBN: 1847178944
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 129

Book Description
The 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 Feckin' Book of Irish History

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: Feckin' Collection
ISBN: 9781847170699
Category : Ireland
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Forget the boring stuff you learned in school. Here's the REAL skinny on Irish history.

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 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 ..

A Big Pile of Blarney

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN: 1847179355
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
The Irish are world masters at talking. The magic behind our silky, colourful (and non-stop) stories is a little thing called 'blarney', or 'the gift of the gab'. But what is it, you ask, and how can you get some for yourself? The hilarious A Big Pile of Blarney takes you through the history of Blarney Castle and the legend of the world-famous Blarney Stone (not to mention the famous lips that have puckered up to it). By the time you've finished reading, you too will be overflowing with beguiling blarney know-how and mellifluous oratorical magnetism!

Who's Feckin' Who in Irish History

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847177018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 359

Book Description
Did an Irish monk discover America? Which rebel died of having a feckin' tooth pulled? And who in the name of Jaysus was responsible for the Pledge? If you've ever wondered how much of our rabble-rousing history is true, and how much a load of wojus oul' bull, then look no further. From the great to the gormless, this book is a hilarious parade of the life stories of Ireland's favourite heroes and gougers. Gathered in a collection of the best anecdotes from our chequered past, it will tell you everything you need to know about our writers, revolutionaries, and rogues. You never know - it might help you win the odd pub quiz as well... The Feckin' collection returns with a funny, original and quirky take on some of Ireland's most famous faces! Illustrated with photographs and cartoons, the book covers key Irish figures across the millenia like: William Butler Yeats - Nobel Prize winning poet Saint Patrick - Patron Saint of Ireland Sir Ernest Shacklton - legendary Antarctic explorer Jonathan Swift - the man who wrote Gulliver's Travels Grace O'Mally - the pirate queen who ran Queen Elizabeth's troups ragged Brian Boru - the last High King of Ireland And many more!

The Book of Feckin' Irish Slang That's Great Craic for Cute Hoors and Bowsies

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: Feckin' Collection
ISBN: 9781788491709
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
New 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 Priest Hunters

Author: Colin Murphy
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847176062
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
A fascinating investigation the lives of four priest hunters – Sean na Sagart, Edward Tyrrell, Barry Lowe and John Garzia. Ireland in the aftermath of Cromwell – during this period Catholicism and Irish nationalism became inexorably linked and priests were outlawed. The Priest Hunters shines a light on these men who hunted them. Sean naSagart was Irishman who was been condemned to death for horse stealing but was reprieved on condition he become a priest hunter. Edward Tyrrell was an English mercenary driven solely by greed. Barry Lowe indulged in such acts as tying a priest behind his horse and dragging him through the brush. John Garzia, who had fled the Spanish Inquisition, arrived in Ireland and evidently sought revenge hunting down priests. An incredible account of some of the most hated men in Ireland.