Tipping Away - words we use at work, rest & play

The way the Irish use English is a source of constant fascination for author, comedian & broadcaster Colm O'Regan. It's no wonder, really, when he spends his days thinking about words and turns of phrase. With this, his second book in the series, he turns his attention to the words we use at work, rest and play: from placenames and fishing boats to kitchens, pubs, building sites and WhatsApp groups. Colm follows the language through the places and communities that keep Ireland moving, revealing a living vernacular shaped by trade, habit, humour and human connection.

These are the words Irish people use when they are getting things done, getting on with each other and getting through the day. Warm, witty and gloriously inventive, Tipping Away captures Hiberno-English in full flow – useful, affectionate and often delightfully up the walls.

Take a tour of Hiberno-English as it weaves in and out of everyday Irish life and explore distinctive vocabulary, sayings and grammar influenced by Irish history and popular culture.

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Who wrote it?
Colm O'Regan – comedian, writer & broadcaster.

What size is it?
Hardback, 304 pages.
14 × 22 × 2 cm.