Humour
The New Adventures of Keats and Chapman
Tom Mathews has long been an admirer of Flann O’Brien, especially his famous Keats and Chapman sketches.
Kiss My...: A Dictionary of English-Irish Slang
Garry Bannister
'This is slang: language with its sleeves rolled up and mucking about in the mire'. From the foreword by Alan Titley
When first published, the book caused consternation in Irish publishing circles. Gaelgeoirí found the contents offensive and lacking in 'Irish values'.
Now That's What I Call Jargon
Plain English has become an endangered species in Ireland as more and more people in Ireland sign up for a version of the language that is riddled with jargon and smothered in clichés.
The Truth About The Irish
Donkey-carts; green smocks; whiskey; mud huts; peasants; harps; shamrocks. Terry Eagleton throws the book at the myths about the Irish.
The Best of Tom Mathews
The Best of Tom Mathews is full to the brim with over 200 cartoons, each one testament to the exceptional career of our most unique cartoonist. Hilarious, thought-provoking and truly pun-tastic, Tom Mathews’ world is as singular as he is.
