From placenames and fishing boats to kitchens, pubs, building sites and WhatsApp groups, this is Hiberno-English as we use it at work, rest and play. Colm follows the language through the places and communities that keep Ireland moving, revealing a living vernacular shaped by trade, habit, humour and human connection. These are the words Irish people use when they are getting things done, getting on with each other and getting through the day. Warm, witty and gloriously inventive, Tipping Away captures Hiberno-English in full flow – useful, affectionate and often delightfully up the walls. Take a tour of Hiberno-English as it weaves in and out of everyday Irish life and explore distinctive vocabulary, sayings and grammar influenced by Irish history and popular culture. Colm O’Regan is an acclaimed Irish author and columnist, known for his humorous explorations of Irish life and culture. He is the author of eight books, including the Irish Mammies trilogy, Bolloxology, the Ann Devine novels and Climate Worrier. As a stand-up comedian, MC and event host, he has performed all over the world. He has written for and performed on TV and radio and has a weekly column for the Irish Examiner. He lives with family in Dublin, but his heart and language are still in his home of Dripsey in Co. Cork.