In 1984, Majella Moynihan was a fresh-faced young Garda recruit when she gave birth to a baby boy. Charged with breaching An Garda Síochána's disciplinary rules. By becoming pregnant and having a … [Read more...] about A Guarded Life by Majella Moynihan
Non-Fiction
I know why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her book is joyous and painful. It is as memorable as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the … [Read more...] about I know why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
The Running Book by John Connell
As he runs across woodlands, fields and tiny roads, the author tells the story of his life and contemplates Ireland’s history, old and new. He also remembers other great runs he has done, from … [Read more...] about The Running Book by John Connell
Inside the Myth Edited by Christopher Norris
Inside the Myth - Orwell Views from the Left, this is a collection of essays on Orwell's life. A critical spotlight falls on his attitude to women, his involvement in the Spanish Civil War and his … [Read more...] about Inside the Myth Edited by Christopher Norris
Des O’Malley by Dick Walsh
The death has been announced of the former Progressive Democrats leader and former Fianna Fáil Minister for Justice Des O’Malley. A colossus of Irish politics, O’Malley had been in poor health … [Read more...] about Des O’Malley by Dick Walsh
Níl aon leabhairín mar do Mheabhar-chinn fhéin le Eilís Uí Bhriain
Níl aon leabhairín mar do Mheabhar-chinn fhéin when translated from Irish means "there is no small book like your own mind". This is one on the many Irish sayings and proverbs that have been collected … [Read more...] about Níl aon leabhairín mar do Mheabhar-chinn fhéin le Eilís Uí Bhriain
Reflexology – The Definitive Manual by Beryl Crane
Reflexology is the ancient technique of treating the whole body by pressing reflex points in the foot. It is rapidly become one of the more popular complementary therapies. Recommended and endorsed … [Read more...] about Reflexology – The Definitive Manual by Beryl Crane
Water From a Deep Well by Gerlad L Sittser
In Rome in A.D. 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were … [Read more...] about Water From a Deep Well by Gerlad L Sittser
Croke of Cashel by Mark Tierney
Thomas William Croke was the second Catholic Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand . He became Archbishop of Cashel and Emly in Ireland at a later date. He was important in the Irish nationalist … [Read more...] about Croke of Cashel by Mark Tierney
An Bíobla Naofa – The Bible in Irish
This is a paperback edition of the Bible that has been published in Irish. The complete Bible is contained in 1,268 pages of script. A lovely edition of An Bíobla Naofa that would adorn any book … [Read more...] about An Bíobla Naofa – The Bible in Irish