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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!

'The authentic voice of Ulster - irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.' Northern Life



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a question of pronunciation rather than dialect, it raises a chuckle

-- Books Ireland

this little book opens his wonderful writing to a new generation. Get it. I’m just sane, like, you have no raisin not to

-- The Argus

An original mind with a refreshing line in humorous understanding. A fine crack of Flann O'Brien-ish lyrical fancy.

* Times Educational Supplement *

The authentic voice of Ulster – irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.

* Northern Life *

Essential Norn Irish: Yer Man's A to Z Guide to

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      Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 05/09/2016
      ISBN13: 9781847178824, 978-1847178824
      ISBN10: 1847178820
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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!

      'The authentic voice of Ulster - irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.' Northern Life



      Trade Review

      a question of pronunciation rather than dialect, it raises a chuckle

      -- Books Ireland

      this little book opens his wonderful writing to a new generation. Get it. I’m just sane, like, you have no raisin not to

      -- The Argus

      An original mind with a refreshing line in humorous understanding. A fine crack of Flann O'Brien-ish lyrical fancy.

      * Times Educational Supplement *

      The authentic voice of Ulster – irreverent, independent, humorous and humane.

      * Northern Life *

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