'Don't mind me, I'm only your mother.'World-renowned for her unique perspective on life, there is no-one quite like the Irish Mammy. From the weather to your choice of clothing the quintessential Irish Mam has something to say on every subject.'You're making a holy show of yourself.''It's all fun and games until someone has their eye out.''Don't make me come up there!'This handy collection of Mammyisms will ensure you are never without an Irish Mammy's words of wisdom.

Christmas – a time for peace, joy and Mammies. While others are focusing on Santa/Santy, the school nativity play, the office party and its wild cousin the Twelve Pubs, panicked present shopping and the delicate diplomacy of in-law visiting, the Irish Mammy is mobilized in her war-room – ready for the campaign. Electric blankets have been set to maximum power; cards have been despatched; the turkey has been ordered; the decorations have been retrieved from the Place Where The Decorations Go and the fifth Big Shop (to get breadcrumbs) has been completed. There are homecomings from near and far, new arrivals, drama, bustle, tears and laughter, and Mammy at the heart of it all, directing operations. There’s bound to be something she’s forgotten – but luckily, just like a certain someone, she’s made a list.

The Irish are world masters at talking. The magic behind our silky, colourful (and non-stop) stories is a little thing called 'blarney', or 'the gift of the gab'. But what is it, you ask, and how can you get some for yourself? The hilarious A Big Pile of Blarney takes you through the history of Blarney Castle and the legend of the world-famous Blarney Stone (not to mention the famous lips that have puckered up to it). By the time you've finished reading, you too will be overflowing with beguiling blarney know-how and mellifluous oratorical magnetism!

Every song you never wanted to hear warbled again -- and then some. They're all here in all their glory -- every word, every line, every chorus of the most popular Irish songs ever to be performed through that happy, misty haze of alcohol. The only thing we can't guarantee is your singing.

Explore an historical event celebrating the achievements of Irish women for every single day of the year. From social advancement to breaking glass ceilings, major awards to historic speeches, this is a lovely reminder of how far we've come - and a spur on to keep up the good work. An accessible and informative dip into our mnásome history by Kunak McGann, author of A Hundred Words for Grand, Red Rover, Red Rover! and with Sarah Cassidy, The A to Z of an Irish Christmas, The A to Z of Being Irish, Ahh ... That's Gas and Irish Mammy in Your Pocket. The perfect stocking filler for the feminist in your life!