High quality Slim wall calendar which features well known Irish proverbs with humorous illustrations.

Size 21cm x 14.5cm (opening to 42 x 14.5cm)

A new thought provoking quote for each month of the year. Enjoy in your own home or to give as a gift. “You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind.”

This hand-picked collection of over 1,000 traditional proverbs and sayings of the Irish people, includes contributions from: Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan, Bono, St. Patrick and many others.

Irish proverbs and sayings represent aspects of Irish culture and history passed down through the oral tradition over centuries. They have been used to help navigate the challenges of life for many. They often originated in rural communities where the unwritten laws of reliance on neighbours and dealing with authority may have made the difference between life and death. Now however, they are appreciated for the wealth of wit and wisdom they contain.

Height 153mm x Width 108mm x Depth 12mm