Eighty-year-old mathematician publishes comprehensive guide to Cork slang
Des MacHale, an 80-year-old University College Cork mathematician from County Mayo, published "Langers & Lashes: A Compendium of Cork Slang," cataloging the city's crude and ingenious vernacular. The book covers terms like "langer," meaning idiot or drunk depending on context, and "lash," an attractive woman.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 04:30 UTC
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