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Stuff Irish People Love Colin Murphy

Stuff Irish People Love By Colin Murphy

Stuff Irish People Love by Colin Murphy


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Summary

This book, jammed with hilarious reflections on what it is to be Irish, will have you nodding in agreement with every turn of the page. And for those who don't have the good fortune to come from the Emerald Isle, it will explain a lot!

Stuff Irish People Love Summary

Stuff Irish People Love: The Definitive Guide to the Unique Passions of the Paddies by Colin Murphy

Do you love the taste of Red Lemonade, change into your swimming togs under a towel on the beach or find yourself admiring 'the grand stretch in the evenings'? Then this book, jammed with hilarious reflections on what it is to be Irish, will have you nodding in agreement with every turn of the page. Contains approximately 100 things that Irish people like, such as;

  • Waving hello to complete strangers on country roads.
  • Using the 'cupla focal' to stress our Irishness when on holidays.
  • Going for a few pints after mass.
  • Claiming a relative who fought in the Easter Rising.
  • Explaining hurling to foreigners.
  • Nicknaming statues, for example 'The Floozie in the Jacuzzi'.

Stuff Irish People Love Reviews

'funny'

-- Books Ireland

'hilarious ... make[s] you proud to be Irish, even if it does make us look a little bit mental ... the perfect present to send to your loved ones abroad'

-- starplus.ie

'a tongue-in-cheek compendium of uniquely Irish habits ... As book covers go, this one is even heavenly or hellish, depending on your point of view ... it could be the most controversial cover to hit the shelves for some time .... the humour is in the glo

-- Irish Independent Review

'highlights just how much we do together as a nation ... Stuff Irish People Love will make you realise ... you're not alone in weird and wonderful everyday habits'

-- The Irish Sun

'Murphy and O'Dea's patriotic endeavours to explain to the rest of the world what makes the Irish so special ... a definitive guide to the unique passions of the Paddy'

-- Irish Examiner

'witty'

-- Irish Times

About Colin Murphy

Colin Murphy is the author of The Most Famous Irish People You've Never Heard Of and co-author of the bestselling 'Feckin' collection (The O'Brien Press). His debut historical novel Boycott (Brandon) was published in 2012 to great acclaim. Donal O'Dea is a senior Art Director at one of Ireland's leading advertising agencies.

Additional information

GOR013403019
9781847172853
1847172857
Stuff Irish People Love: The Definitive Guide to the Unique Passions of the Paddies by Colin Murphy
Used - Like New
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
20111024
176
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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