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The Feckin' Book of Everything Irish :that'll have ye effin' an' blindin' wojus slang - blatherin' deadly quotations - beltin' out ballads while scuttered - cookin' an Irish Mammy's recipe - The Feckin' Collection
The Feckin' Book of Everything Irish :that'll have ye effin' an' blindin' wojus slang - blatherin' deadly quotations - beltin' out ballads while scuttered - cookin' an Irish Mammy's recipe - The Feckin' Collection
hardback
Published:
19 October, 2007
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Description
Do you know the difference between a bowsie and a cute hoor? Can you sing all the words to ‘Raggle Taggle Gypsy’ or whip up a Beef and Guinness casserole with a side of Boxty? If these questions have you scratching your head, then look no further.
Discover how feckin’ deadly Irish Slang can be, find out why plastic-wrap played a vital role in the sex lives of the Irish in the seventies, learn the words to the most beloved Irish songs and get the recipes for the most famous and delicious Irish dishes. The Feckin’ Book of Everything Irish is a laughter-filled guide to the genuine culture of Ireland.
Prizes
Winner of Best Humour Book 2007 Benjamin Franklin Awards 2007 (United States)
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781847170521 |
| ISBN10 | 1847170528 |
| Number Of Pages | 304 |
| Item Weight | 368 g |
| Product Dimensions | 125 x 190 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
'Murphy and O’Dea’s several publications are mainly for laddish amusement. Still, Freud thought a culture expressed itself most seriously in its jokes, and it would not be unfair to suggest that the coarse side of Irish culture is now the dominant side.' -- Sunday Independent Living
'The Celtic poets, patriots and revivalists might take as a contemporary text today the popular compendium The Feckin’ Book of Everything Irish, by Colin Murphy and Donal O’Dea, being part of a series of entertaining publications featuring "genuine Irish -- Sunday Independent Living
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Author's Bio
Colin Murphy is the author of more than two dozen books and co-author of the bestselling ‘Feckin’ collection (The O’Brien Press). His début historical novel Boycott (Brandon) was published in 2012 to great acclaim. In his spare time, he is a dedicated hillwalker, and frequently contributes articles to MountainViews.ie. Donal O'Dea is a senior Art Director at one of Ireland’s leading advertising agencies.