As the TD's prepare to pay tribute to their former colleague, Jackie Healy Rae, we feel that is appropriate to feature his biography. The well known journalist Donal Hickey published this biography … [Read more...] about The Mighty Healy Rae by Donal Hickey
Non-Fiction
Black Wind, White Snow
Charles Clover, award-winning journalist and former Moscow bureau chief for the Financial Times, here analyses the idea of "Eurasianism," a theory of Russian national identity based on ethnicity and … [Read more...] about Black Wind, White Snow
The Irish Novelists 1800 – 1850 by Thomas Flanagan
This look back of Irish Novelists, examines the works and careers of the principal Irish novelists of the early 19th century, including; Edgeworth, Morgan, Banim, Griffin and Carleton. Also looks … [Read more...] about The Irish Novelists 1800 – 1850 by Thomas Flanagan
Ireland in International Affairs edited by Ben Tonra
The editor has assembled essays from a number of distinguished scholars to discuss Ireland's place in international affairs. The topics covered include; The European Dimension Ireland's … [Read more...] about Ireland in International Affairs edited by Ben Tonra
Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
A bi-lingual production for young people, issued to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Padraig Pearse, this book deals with the natural and built environment of Ireland, ranging from the sea, … [Read more...] about Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
Cin Lae Amhlaoibh le Tomás De Bhaldraithe
This is the text, in Irish, of a diary kept by Humphrey O Sullivan between 1827 and 1835 while living in Callan, County Kilkenny, and working as a teacher. The entries concern many everyday events and … [Read more...] about Cin Lae Amhlaoibh le Tomás De Bhaldraithe
Spying in America
Written by Michael Sulick, former director of CIA’s clandestine service, Spying in America presents a history of more than thirty espionage cases inside the United States. These cases include … [Read more...] about Spying in America
Mona Lisa by Donald Sassoon
Fascinating insight into probably the most famous painting in the world, and how different ages have interpreted the sitter and given the portrait particular significance. Especially interesting … [Read more...] about Mona Lisa by Donald Sassoon
Company Law in the Republic of Ireland
Company Law in the Republic of Ireland (Second Edition) by Justice Ronan Keane While many students may consider company law to be technical, dry, and difficult to understand, the approach taken in … [Read more...] about Company Law in the Republic of Ireland
The Men in Green by Sean Diffley
This rare study of Irish Rugby by the doyen of Rugby correspondents Sean Diffley was first published in 1973. It has details of all the players that were 'capped' by Ireland from 1884 up to … [Read more...] about The Men in Green by Sean Diffley