Hiberno-English - Wit, Words and Where We Got Them
Colm O’Regan takes a joyous tour of Hiberno-English - from Shakespearean echoes to GAA sideline slagging - celebrating the phrases, accents and curses that make Irish English its own delightful creature.
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Gallivanting With Words
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Hiberno-English - Wit, Words and Where We Got Them
Colm O’Regan takes a joyous tour of Hiberno-English - from Shakespearean echoes to GAA sideline slagging - celebrating the phrases, accents and curses that make Irish English its own delightful creature.
- Book Synopsis
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Gallivanting With Words is a playful romp through the words, phrases and quirks that reflect the very soul of Ireland. From the Shakespearean roots of 'We'll have the tay' to the devilish curses of old Ireland, 'May the devil make a ladder of your spine', this is a joyful exploration of the language that makes us, well, us.
Take a tour around the country, from Cork to Connemara, tracing the words and expressions that set each place apart. Revel in the genius of the GAA sideline slagging, the poetry of a sneaky shift and the unapologetic charm of a well-placed curse.
- About The Author
- Colm O'Regan is an acclaimed author and columnist, known for his humorous explorations of Irish life and culture. He is the author of several books, including the hugely popular Isn't it Well for Ye? The Book of Irish Mammies.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804583487
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (30 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Weight
- 411 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 135 mm
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