Irish Home Essentials
Irish Home Essentials by Séamus Ó Conaill, published by O’Brien Press, Limited in 2016, explores the unique artifacts that define an Irish home. This 160-page book delves into various items, from the nostalgic ash trays on back windowsills to the potpourri gathering dust in the ‘good room’. Ó Conaill invites readers to reflect on what truly makes a home Irish, including both traditional and contemporary elements that shape modern living spaces.
Readers will find a humorous examination of customs and traditions associated with Irish households. The book presents a light-hearted look at everyday objects, encouraging readers to consider their own homes and the significance of these items. With themes rooted in humor and social science, Irish Home Essentials offers insights into the cultural nuances that characterize Irish life, making it a thoughtful addition for those interested in ethnic studies and European traditions.
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What makes an Irish home? Is it the neatly folded wrapping paper saved for another Christmas? Or the pressure cooker that you can’t throw out but you haven’t used since 1987?
Séamus Ó Conaill, author of You Know You’re Irish When …, examines the artifacts of an Irish home, from ash trays on back windowsill to the potpourri gathering dust in the ‘good room’. The list includes many newer objects that make our 21st century homes more Irish as ever!
So, is your home as truly Irish as you think?
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