'I finally found a diet that works in Ireland. I only eat when the weather's good.' - Hal Roach The Emerald Isle is rightly famed for its rich literary heritage, vibrant wordplay and unique spirit. With quips, quotes and insults from classic favourites W. B. Yeats and Oscar Wilde, to modern greats including Seamus Heaney and Spike Milligan this excellent selection ensures that the perfect Irish witticism will always be on the tip of your tongue, and celebrates the very essence of Ireland. AUTHOR: Richard Benson is a retired teacher, with a wealth of anecdotes from his professional life, which have fuelled the phenomenally successful F in Exams series. SELLING POINTS: Will join Summersdale's successful range of Irish titles, including: 'Keep Calm Sure It'll Be Grand' 9781849533027, 'Irish Wit' 9781849533331 and 'Irish and Proud of It' 9781849535229.

Author Biography

Richard Benson is a retired teacher, with a wealth of anecdotes from his professional life, which have fuelled the phenomenally successful F in Exams series. He is also a keen amateur cricketer.