ON 17 AUGUST 1882 five members of a family in Maamtrasna Co Galway were murdered. Eight local men were convicted of the crime based on what later emerged to be perjured evidence. Informers and … [Read more...] about Éagóir by Sean Ó Cuirreáin
Non-Fiction
Gods Vs Mortals by Paul Keane
An in-depth look at 10 big football clashes between Irish clubs and European opposition, from Shamrock Rovers hosting Manchester United in the European Cup back in 1957 through to Deportivo La … [Read more...] about Gods Vs Mortals by Paul Keane
Lusitania by Willi Jasper
On May 7, 1915, the Lusitania, a large British luxury liner, was sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast. Nearly 1,200 people, including 128 American citizens, lost their lives. The sinking … [Read more...] about Lusitania by Willi Jasper
Jonathan’s Travels by Joseph McMinn
This is the first illustrated account of Jonathan Swift's life-long and extensive travels around Ireland. Author of Gulliver's Travels, one of the world's greatest satirical fantasies, Swift … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Travels by Joseph McMinn
Who’s Sorry Now by P J Taylor
P. J. takes you through the next seven years. His short four month spell at St John the Baptist School, where his love for sports was not matched by his ability to play. His first job as a … [Read more...] about Who’s Sorry Now by P J Taylor
Twentieth Century Ireland – Nation and State
Twentieth-Century Ireland is a revised and extended study of the long twentieth century, surveying politics, administrative history, social and religious history, culture and censorship, politics, … [Read more...] about Twentieth Century Ireland – Nation and State
The Kerry Coast
Tony O’Callaghan has spent many years exploring the length of the Kerry coastline by sea and land, uncovering hidden treasures, listening to local lore, meeting colourful personalities and seeking out … [Read more...] about The Kerry Coast
Portrait of Limerick by Mainchín Seoighe
Professor Seoighe (Mannix Joyce) has written the definite portrait of his native Limerick. Chapters include; The land and the people, At play and at prayer, Through history's pages, The island … [Read more...] about Portrait of Limerick by Mainchín Seoighe
The GAA – County by County
People and place, sport and identity are at the heart of this book, telling the story of how the GAA has left a unique imprint on every Irish county and Irish community overseas. Organised county … [Read more...] about The GAA – County by County
Exploring Irish Mammals
Isolated from continental Europe, the mammalian fauna of the island of Ireland is surprisingly rich and varied. An unusual and diverse assemblage of species, how they arrived here and their reasons … [Read more...] about Exploring Irish Mammals