For Focal Sake: A 32 County Guide to Irish Slang
Language: English
Published by UpTheDeise Enterprises, 2008
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The only book that celebrates AL of Ireland's slang, on a county by county basis. The slang terms presented in this book were submitted by eejits from all over d'Internet who gave a focal (or two) about their counties.So whether you're a Blaa or a Biffo; a Langer or a Lilywhite; a bog warrior, or a from the Big Schmoke, and you have focal else to do.quit gawkin' and buy de focal book A message from the author: I hopes dat yous enjoys it as much as de stout I swilled while puttin' it togedder like, and sher if ye don't, ye could always use it for bog roll, but be warned, the pages are like GA girleens: rough, tough, and take no shyte.
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- Title
- For Focal Sake: A 32 County Guide to Irish Slang
- Author
- Cian Declan Foley
- Publisher
- UpTheDeise Enterprises
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 095547552X
- ISBN 13
- 9780955475528
Every county in Ireland has its own way of talking. For Focal Sake! covers all 32 of them.
From Cork to Donegal and Dublin to Kerry, find out what your mammy, your mates and the lads down the pub really mean. It's packed with slang, sayings and slagging, county by county, plus a glossary of the Irish slang you'll hear everywhere.
Inside you'll find:
- A chapter for every one of the 32 counties
- The basics every visitor needs before they open their mouth
- A general glossary of all-Ireland slang
- Real examples of how it's actually said
The perfect gift for:
- Every homesick Irish emigrant in Boston, London or Sydney
- Anyone marrying into an Irish family and lost at the dinner table
- Tourists who want to know what the barman just called them
- Secret Santa, Paddy's Day, birthdays, and anyone who loves the craic
Written by Cian Foley, the man behind slang.ie and the bestselling Déise Dictionary of Waterford slang.
Ah, for focal sake, would ya ever just buy it!
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