This premium collection of humorous writings represents the experience of a funny, witty, wise and passionate observer of Irish life.

Keane is known internationally as a successful playwright, handling tragedy and comedy with equal art. He has also written hundreds of short pieces published in more than a dozen collections, now harvested here into a single volume. Drawing on his experiences as a publican in Listowel, Co. Kerry, he tells the story of all human life through a remarkable procession of fascinating characters in rare humorous glimpses.