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How's It Goin', Boy?
From those who have lived there for generations to newcomer migrants from all over Ireland and abroad, this chronicle charts the evolution of Cork, Ireland's famous southern city. Sparkling in the wit and vivacity of the Republic of Cork’s residents, the linguistic idiosyncrasies, cultural traditions, and traditional past-times of Cork’s populace are all addressed. From the aisles of the English Market to the stunning heights of St. Finbarre’s Cathedral, from Beamish to blood puddings, the sites, foods, and sounds of Cork are captured in this enchanting volume.
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How's It Goin', Boy?
From those who have lived there for generations to newcomer migrants from all over Ireland and abroad, this chronicle charts the evolution of Cork, Ireland's famous southern city. Sparkling in the wit and vivacity of the Republic of Cork’s residents, the linguistic idiosyncrasies, cultural traditions, and traditional past-times of Cork’s populace are all addressed. From the aisles of the English Market to the stunning heights of St. Finbarre’s Cathedral, from Beamish to blood puddings, the sites, foods, and sounds of Cork are captured in this enchanting volume.
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How's It Goin', Boy?

How's It Goin', Boy?

by Cliona O'Carroll
How's It Goin', Boy?

How's It Goin', Boy?

by Cliona O'Carroll

Overview

From those who have lived there for generations to newcomer migrants from all over Ireland and abroad, this chronicle charts the evolution of Cork, Ireland's famous southern city. Sparkling in the wit and vivacity of the Republic of Cork’s residents, the linguistic idiosyncrasies, cultural traditions, and traditional past-times of Cork’s populace are all addressed. From the aisles of the English Market to the stunning heights of St. Finbarre’s Cathedral, from Beamish to blood puddings, the sites, foods, and sounds of Cork are captured in this enchanting volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781845885083
Publisher: Nonsuch Publishing
Publication date: 11/01/2006
Pages: 160
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

Sponsors 6

Contributors 7

Acknowledgments 8

Photographic Acknowledgements 9

How's it going boy? Radio Series 10

About the Editor 11

Foreword from the Project Manager 12

Research Director's Note 13

Introduction 15

1 Neighbourhoods 19

2 Noreen Hanover 26

3 When We Were Young 33

4 Emeka Ikebuasi 48

5 Paths to Cork 55

6 Yossi Valdman 61

7 First Encounters, Talking Cork 67

8 Mary O'Sullivan 79

9 Here, There and In-between 83

10 Vitality Mahknanov 89

11 The City 95

12 Alan Botan 113

13 Micheal O Geallabhain 117

14 Parting Words 121

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