Ireland Of The Proverb
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Author | : Liam Mac Con Iomaire |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 260 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : History |
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A beautifully crafted book of more than one hundred Irish proverbs and triads with accompanying text and photographs. Each entry provides the proverb in Irish Gaelic, followed by an English translation and commentary explaining the proverb's meaning in Irish life and history and relating it to the appropriate photo.
Author | : Thomas Francis O'Rahilly |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1922 |
Genre | : Proverbs, Irish |
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Author | : Seamus Cashman |
Publisher | : O'Brien Press |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2019-03-11 |
Genre | : Proverbs, Irish |
ISBN | : 9781788490412 |
Irish history and folklore is rich with proverbs and sayings of old, full of timeless wisdom that still has resonance and truth today. This beautifully designed hardback brings together a whole host of these sayings and proverbs on topics as diverse as aging, the seasons, fate and nature. Learn to banter like the Irish with these wise, witty and wicked sayings. And remember ... 'It's a good story that fills the belly.' Beautifully packaged and illustrated with full colour photographs.
Author | : Padraic O'Farrell |
Publisher | : Mercier Press Ltd |
Total Pages | : 119 |
Release | : 2017-03-31 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 1781175357 |
Unleash the power of Irish wit and wisdom with this collection of quotes, proverbs and blessings from Padraic O'Farrell. Discover the timeless wisdom of great Irish men such as Shaw, Wilde, Synge and Swift, as well as the unspoiled gems of Irish folklore and legend. Perfect for those seeking a taste of Irish culture, this book is a must-have for anyone celebrating St Patrick's Day and beyond. * There's no point in keeping a dog if you are going to do your own barking. * The best way to get an Irishman to refuse to do something is by ordering it. * Initiative is praiseworthy when it succeeds, stupid when it fails. * Burning the candle at both ends will soon leave you without a light.“/p> * The smaller the cottage, the wider the door. * Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike. - Oscar Wilde
Author | : J. B. Irish Books Ltd |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2017-08-16 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781974526284 |
This book of Irish Blessings and Proverbs is a lovely collection of the many world famous Irish blessings and Irish proverbs. Over 100 pages of charm and wit! This book makes a great Irish gift! Examples: "May you have warm words on a cold evening", "My your pockets be heavy and your heart be light", "Thirst is the end of drinking and sorrow is the end of drunkenness", "A good laugh and a long sleep are two of the best cures"
Author | : Chronicle Books LLC Staff |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 1997-02 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9780811815321 |
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Author | : Garry Bannister |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2017-03-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781848405905 |
Proverbs in Irish grants the reader a look into the vast and rich world of aphoristic Irish folk-wisdom, as vibrant today as they were then. Chosen on the basis of relevance in the modern context, universality, frequency of usage, and cultural relevance, the book is organised by an array of themes, from Anger, Beauty and Marriage to Foolishness, Silence and Treachery. A must have at home or abroad. Garry Bannister attended Trinity College Dublin where he studied Irish and Russian. On receiving a scholarship, he went to Moscow State University where he graduated with an MA in Russian language and literature and subsequently helped set up the first Department of Modern Irish. Bannister's main interest today is the Irish language and its literature. He has many publications in this area and teaches at St Columba's College, Dublin. He is an acknowledged expert of 20th Century Irish and the editor of Tesaras Gearr Gailge-Bearla and the English-Irish Learner's Dictionary. Kiss my... A Dictionary of Irish-English Slang (97818480405202) was published by New Island in paperback in March 2016.
Author | : Sean Gaffney |
Publisher | : Interlink Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780863279119 |
Illustrated collection of 1,000+ proverbs and sayings from all over Ireland with subjects including priests, drink, lovers, society, virtue and vices.
Author | : Liam Mac Con Iomaire |
Publisher | : Roberts Rinehart Pub |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9781570980572 |
The bestselling book of over 130 traditional proverbs in Irish & English translations, all accompanied by photographs.
Author | : Padraic O'Farrell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 108 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
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