As a nation that generally prides itself on daily humorous interactions, the use of nicknames for individuals is a common phenomenon in almost all rural towns in Ireland. In earlier times, individuals were called nicknames based on their background or job title. ( e.g A person was called ‘Chili’ as his father’s name was Con Kearney- A boy called Enda May was called June!)

With this strong piece of bog oak, I couldn’t help but notice how irritable or pessimistic his demeanour is and as a consequence he is the perfect ‘Grumpy’.
 
Approx size: 38 cm (h) x 13 cm (w) x 5 cm (d)