Irish Proverbs & Sayings: Gems of Irish Wisdom

by Padraic O'Farrell

A fascinating collection of Irish proverbs and sayings. Padraic O'Farrell has gathered a rich harvest of wise sayings from the Irish countryside, the lips of great men, and the unspoilt fount of Irish folklore and legend. Whenever Irish people congregate, however long removed from a rural environment, gems of wisdom are to be heard in their conversation.

92 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[K. Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of these were gems, some included bits of the Irish language, some seemed like general/American colloquialisms?, some were a bit sexist and gross.