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Essential Norn Irish: Yer Man´s A to Z Guide to Everyday Banter
Owen Kelly
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Description for Essential Norn Irish: Yer Man´s A to Z Guide to Everyday Banter
Hardback. Self-proclaimed Norn Irish expert Owen Kelly has compiled the definitive introduction to local Northern Ireland lingo, helping readers everywhere to tell the difference between an 'Absolutely!' and a 'Wise': square crack! Num Pages: 80 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 2AB; WHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 118 x 185 x 11. Weight in Grams: 126.
Are you left not having a baldy by what punters around you are saying? Does the way you hear English being spoke lack rime and raisin? If so, this is exactly the wee toady book you've been duking for. Self-proclaimed Norn Irish expert Owen Kelly has compiled the definitive basic introduction to local lingo, helping the reader to tell the difference between an 'Absolutely!' and a 'Wise'! So, whether you're a native or a visitor, and without Annie Furderadoo, overcome your diffs and join in the banter. Square crack! ... Read more
Are you left not having a baldy by what punters around you are saying? Does the way you hear English being spoke lack rime and raisin? If so, this is exactly the wee toady book you've been duking for. Self-proclaimed Norn Irish expert Owen Kelly has compiled the definitive basic introduction to local lingo, helping the reader to tell the difference between an 'Absolutely!' and a 'Wise'! So, whether you're a native or a visitor, and without Annie Furderadoo, overcome your diffs and join in the banter. Square crack! ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
O´Brien Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781847178824
SKU
V9781847178824
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Ref
99-99
About Owen Kelly
The late Owen Kelly was one of Northern Ireland's best-loved humorists, known predominantly for his two long-running columns for The Irish News - Kelly's World and The Saturday Column. He was the author of two volumes of autobiography (Tales Out of School and Hens' Teeth), two volumes of Ulster humour (Kelly's Country and Kelly's World) and a wealth of newspaper, ... Read more
Reviews for Essential Norn Irish: Yer Man´s A to Z Guide to Everyday Banter
The authentic voice of Ulster - irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.
Northern Life
An original mind with a refreshing line in humorous understanding. A fine crack of Flann O'Brien-ish lyrical fancy.
Times Educational Supplement
this little book opens his wonderful writing to a new generation. Get it. I'm just sane, like, you have no raisin not ... Read more
Northern Life
An original mind with a refreshing line in humorous understanding. A fine crack of Flann O'Brien-ish lyrical fancy.
Times Educational Supplement
this little book opens his wonderful writing to a new generation. Get it. I'm just sane, like, you have no raisin not ... Read more