Des MacHale
IrelandauthorMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Des MacHale is an influential figure in Cork, known for his contributions as an author and as an emeritus professor of mathematics at University College Cork. With over 50 years in Cork, the self-proclaimed blow-in from Mayo recently launched his latest book, 'Langers & Lashes: A Compendium of Cork Slang', which is touted as the most comprehensive collection of Cork slang ever published.
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Des MacHale, author of joke books and emeritus professor of mathematics at University College Cork, recently had his latest book launched at the Kerryman’s bar, Cork.
Colette Sheridan on a wonderful new book of Cork’s slang words – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-07-27
Ireland· 2026-07-27
