This dramatic poem, by the writer of Whale Nation and Sacred Elephant, describes the encounter between man and dolphin. His research led him to a remote cove near Dingle where a lone dolphin, Fungie, … [Read more...] about Falling for a Dolphin by Heathcote Williams
Non-Fiction
A Pinch of This.. by Frank Moynihan
Local Kerry chef Frank Moynihan introduces tastes of home cooking. This is a great introduction to cooking. Moynihan's no-nonsense approach to cooking brings back to the kitchen the tradition of … [Read more...] about A Pinch of This.. by Frank Moynihan
Hungry for Home by Cole Moreton
The books sub-title is Leaving the Blaskets: A Journey from the edge of Ireland This book chronicles the dramatic events that led to the inhabitants of the remote Blasket islands off the coast of … [Read more...] about Hungry for Home by Cole Moreton
The Battle for Spain by Antony Beevor
'The Battle for Spain' revisits the Spanish Civil War, drawing on masses of material from the Spanish, Russian & German archives. The author's account narrates the origins of the Civil War. The … [Read more...] about The Battle for Spain by Antony Beevor
Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley
Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley is a nostalgic exploration of iconic Irish food brands and food culture. Taking a look at how we eat and how we used to eat throughout the years, Eating for Ireland … [Read more...] about Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley
The Ascent of Man by J. Bronowski
The Ascent of Man is considered one of the first works of 'popular science'. By illuminating the historical and social context of scientific development for a generation of readers. In his highly … [Read more...] about The Ascent of Man by J. Bronowski
Tony 10 by Declan Lynch & Tony O’Reilly
Tony 10 was the online betting username of Tony O’Reilly, the postman who became front-page news in 2011 after he stole €1.75 million from An Post while he was a branch manager in Gorey. He used the … [Read more...] about Tony 10 by Declan Lynch & Tony O’Reilly
The Sign of the Cross by Colm Tóibín
Over a succession of Holy Weeks, Tóibín found himself traveling to places where Catholicism still possesses mystery and power, from Poland to Lithuania, from Lourdes to Santiago, and from Croatia to … [Read more...] about The Sign of the Cross by Colm Tóibín
The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order examines history’s most turbulent economic and political periods to reveal why the times ahead will likely be radically different from those we’ve … [Read more...] about The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio
The Oxford History of the 20th Century
In this ambitious book, twenty-four of the most distinguished scholars in the world survey the momentous events and the significant themes of the twentieth century in compact, scholarly essays. The … [Read more...] about The Oxford History of the 20th Century