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
Non-Fiction
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
Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
This book is a celebration of the renowned Irish storyteller Peig Sayers, showing a lighter side to her than previously revealed. For generations of students, Peig Sayer's autobiography was a … [Read more...] about Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
National Geographic – December 1969
The December 1969 edition of National Geographic was devoted to the exploits of Apollo 11. The magazine published photographs from the surface of the Moon for the first time. There are many … [Read more...] about National Geographic – December 1969