Irish Humor

Welcome to the Village of Ballybucklebo. Come and say hello to Dr. O'Reilly's odd-as-two-left feet patients, his housekeeper, Mrs. "Kinky" Kinkaid, and O'Reilly's pets, Arthur Guinness, the beer-swilling black Lab and Lady MacBeth, the demonically possessed white cat. And of course, to young Dr. Barry Laverty. After Barry's first month as an assistant to crusty Dr. O'Reilly, he has been offered a permanent spot. But Laverty's excitement is dashed when one of his patients unexpectedly dies.

From battling oppression and famine in Ireland to overcoming poverty and discrimination in America, we Irish gained our fightin' moniker by standing up for our rights and earning the respect we deserve. Now, the amazing feats, astounding people and incredible facts in this fascinating book of Irish trivia will make you proudly say, “F*ck you, I'm Irish”.

A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland From Being a Burden to Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Public, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift suggests in his essay that the impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling children as food. By doing this he mocks the authority of the British officials.

A witty, affectionate, and delightfully informal look at Irish history told from the perspective of Leonard Wibberley, the beloved author of The Mouse that Roared. Raised in both Ireland and England, Wibberley offers a light-hearted yet insightful exploration of the complex love/hate relationship between the Irish and English. Through fascinating details of the struggles and interactions between the two peoples over the centuries, Wibberley reveals their shared strengths and surprising similarities. With his trademark humor and warmth, he holds out hope that they can ultimately put their ...

Barry Laverty, M.B., can barely find the village of Ballybucklebo on a map when he first sets out to seek gainful employment there, but already he knows that there is nowhere he would rather live than in the emerald hills and dales of Northern Ireland. The proud owner of a spanking-new medical degree and little else in the way of worldly possessions, Barry jumps at the chance to secure a position as an assistant in a small rural practice. At least until he meets Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly.

Escape to breathtaking Ireland in a story of passion, mystery, and heartfelt humor. "A joy to read with many laughs and happy tears along the way." - Amazon reviewer "Breathtaking romance, passion, humor, mystery, heartbreak, hope, and above all, love." - Amazon reviewer Follow the O'Brian family through a tale of unexpected love and buried secrets as each confronts their past, embraces their true selves, and fight for love they never expected. In this captivating saga, discover the bonds of family, the allure of Ireland, and the profound strength of friendship. This box set includes The ...

I just want to be naughty for one night of my life. I think I’d be really good at it... I need to escape. I’m a bad girl trapped in a good girl’s body. Perfect grades, star volleyball player, lead in the drama club. I know it’ll lead to a great career. But I need more. Just one night. In Ireland. On St. Patrick’s Day. Thousands of miles away from anyone who knows me. That’s how I met Dare Mackenzie. With fire in his emerald eyes, sinful promises on his lips. And an accent as intoxicating as the darkest stout. He keeps saying I’m too sweet, too innocent, too good. I dare you, ...

Quinn sat straight up in bed. “Annie McClery has been murdered.” She said the words out loud. She tells herself it was just a dream, but then she gets a call from Dermot Brennan, the local Garda. He’s calling to say they just found the old doll maker, Annie McClery, dead in her cottage. He’s sure she died from natural causes. After all, she was ninety-six years old. But Quinn can’t shake off her dream. Did Annie die of natural causes, or was she murdered? But what would be the motive? Quinn visits Annie’s cottage and discovers a drawer full of old journals. The journals reveal ...

In An Irish Country Christmas, the third book in Patrick Taylor's Irish Country Books, Barry Laverty, M.B., is looking forward to his first Christmas in the cozy village of Ballybucklebo, at least until he learns that his sweetheart, Patricia, might not be coming home for the holidays. That unhappy prospect dampens his spirits somewhat, but Barry has little time to dwell on his romantic disappointments. Christmas may be drawing nigh, but there is little peace to be found on earth, especially for a young doctor plying his trade in the emerald hills and glens of rural Ireland.

Sixty-nine-year-old Arthur Pepper lives a simple life. He gets out of bed at precisely 7:30 a.m., just as he did when his wife, Miriam, was alive. He dresses in the same gray slacks and mustard sweater-vest; waters his fern, Frederica; and heads out to his garden. But on the one-year anniversary of Miriam's death, something changes. Sorting through Miriam's possessions, Arthur finds an exquisite gold charm bracelet he's never seen before.

Quinn is in the middle of a midlife crisis. Forty-six, divorced, and having recently walked away from her practice as a psychologist, she fears her best years are behind her. Fiona, Quinn's best friend since childhood, has a plan to get her out of her rut — a trip to Ireland! Quinn loves everything about Ireland: the people, the culture, the scenery and especially a little town called Ballyfrannen. On a whim, she decides to move there, and Fiona is eager to do the same. At first, things seem to be working out perfectly. They find a charming little stone cottage to buy and set about ...

In Leonard Wibberley's classic political satire, a tiny backwards country decides the only way to survive a sudden economic downturn is to declare war on the United States and lose to get foreign aid - but things don't go according to plan. The Mouse That Roared was made into a successful feature film starring Peter Sellers. Books in The Grand Fenwick Series: Books 2 through 5 are best read after The Mouse That Roared, but all of the books can be read and enjoyed at any point in the series. Book 1: The Mouse That Roared Book 2: The Mouse On The Moon Book 3: The Mouse On Wall Street Book 4: ...

Something very strange is happening in Tula Nolan’s house. She is visited by the spirits of a young girl and her uncle, and she hears a terrible wailing coming from the attic. Quinn has a chance encounter with Tula, who she realizes is enveloped in a black mist. The Knowing has led her to this woman. She enlists her grandmother’s and her friends’ help as she sets out to find answers. It’s up to Quinn to uncover the truth and bring peace to this haunted young woman.

Quinn and Fiona have settled into their new life on Raven Hill Farm in West Cork. They have great friends and a menagerie of animals. Quinn volunteers at the local mental health clinic, while Fiona has her greenhouse and plants to keep her busy. Their lives are turned upside down when Owen Gilpatrick, the farm’s previous owner, is found dead in their barn, the victim of an apparent murder. What’s just as shocking is the DNA results that show Quinn to be Owen’s great-niece. Quinn can’t wrap her head around how she managed to buy her family’s ancestral home without even knowing it. ...

Did you know that a poet named William Drennan was the first to name Ireland the “Emerald Island”? He was referring to the green hills of Ireland’s countryside in his poem “When Erin first rose”. The countryside is what defines Ireland probably the best since, for a long time, it played a major role in the economy and culture of the nation.

Readers of Patrick Taylor's books know Mrs. Kinky Kincaid as the unflappable housekeeper who looks after two frequently frazzled doctors in the colourful Irish village of Ballybucklebo. She is a trusted fixture in the lives of those around her, and it often seems as though Kinky has always been there.Nothing could be farther from the truth.

A five-book series chronicling the humorous adventures of Grand Fenwick -- the tiny, backwards country that declared war on the United States, beat everyone in the Space Race to the moon, wreaked havoc on the stock market, and solved the world's oil crisis. Plus a prequel about the country's humble origins. BOOK 1: THE MOUSE THAT ROARED In Leonard Wibberley's classic political satire, a tiny backwards country decides the only way to survive a sudden economic downturn is to declare war on the United States and lose to get foreign aid - but things don't go according to plan. The Mouse That ...

Quinn and Fiona get an unexpected surprise when Dermot Brennan, the local Garda from the little town of Ballyfrannen, stops by. The grave of a young woman named Hannah Byrnes, who died in the 1930s, has been robbed. He shows them a picture of Hannah, or Pans as she was called, standing in front of the farm that Quinn’s family has owned for generations. Is she a long-dead relative? Soon they’re told a man has been murdered. Are the two events connected? They suspect they are, especially after learning the man had been searching for the ring stolen from Pans’s grave. Events spiral out ...

Quinn and her close-knit circle of friends are thrust into yet another murder investigation in the quaint little town of Ballyfrannen. When a young woman meets a tragic end, Quinn relies on her inherited gift of second sight, passed down from her ancestor, Abria. Luckily, the local Garda, Dermot Brennen, believes in Quinn’s gift and will use her information to help solve the murder. Determined to uncover the truth, Quinn embarks on a quest to find the killer. As the investigation unfolds, Quinn delves into the world of extreme wealth and the darkest facets of human behavior, where secrets...

Elvira Carr believes in rules. She also strongly believes in crisp schedules, clear guidelines, and taking people at face value. Not that the 27-year-old sees many people. After several unfortunate incidents, her overbearing mother keeps her at home. But when her mother has a stroke, Elvira is suddenly on her own. To help her navigate a world that is often puzzling, she draws up seven ironclad rules. Armed with these, a notebook full of questions, and guidance from a helpful neighbor, she takes charge of herself.