F*ck You, I'm Irish: Why We Irish Are Awesome

Rashers Tierney

mars 2015 · Simon and Schuster

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An in-your-face collection of trivia that’s sure to inspire chest-thumping pride in everyone of Irish descent.

Is there anyone who does not think the Irish are the greatest people on Earth? Before stepping outside to convince them, first peacefully impart upon any misinformed bar patrons the incontrovertible evidence presented in F*ck You, I’m Irish. Amazing accomplishment or astounding person, if it bleeds kelly green and it’s feckin’ great, it’s in this book.



Irish pride has sparked parades, breakfast cereal, beer, riots, international holidays, the fame of Liam Neeson, sports mascots, more beer, and now, this fun and fascinating book. In its pages, Irish culture, history, and general weirdness come to life with snappy entries on everything from snake-chasing saints, cute hoors, and ruthless independence fighters to acclaimed authors, superstar rock bands, and fair-skinned super models.

Forget about the leprechaun dolls, T-shirts, hats, wigs, and green beer that people buy every St. Paddy’s Day! With true stories of immigrant struggles, rollicking wakes, hurling shenanigans, and Guinness-fueled escapades, F*ck You, I’m Irish offers a far better way to celebrate one’s heritage than a manky “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” button.

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Rashers Tierney is the alter ego of Seamus Mullarkey, a New York-based writer whose upcoming books include:--101 Things You didn't Know about the Irish Family--Irish Cats: Ireland's Felines in Fact and FictionMr. Tierney, an itinerant lecturer and anthropologist of note, presents seminars across North America on all things Irish. His favorite team are Notre Dame's Fighting Irish. His earth-shattering PhD thesis on "Flatulence in Finnegan's Wake" has been hailed as the work that "blew apart" the clique-ish inner circle of Joycean scholarship.