Optimism is a collection of Poems in English and Irish. Michéal Fanning was a doctor based in Dingle. He passed away in 2010. He was also a community activist, a prolific poet in English and Irish, … [Read more...] about Optimism by Michéal Fanning
Non-Fiction
A World of Stone
A World of Stone - The Aran Islands. This is an excellent introduction to the three Aran Islands. The people and rugged landscape inspired such writers as Liam O'Flaherty, J M Synge and Seamus … [Read more...] about A World of Stone
Towards The Era of Lifelong Learning
Professor John Coolahan wrote this history of Irish education and the subtitle is A History of Irish Education 1800-2016. This book traces and analyses all facets of formal education as it developed … [Read more...] about Towards The Era of Lifelong Learning
The Devil’s Dictionary
The Devil's Dictionary was compiled by the American Humourist, Ambrose Bierce. This is a classic collection of corrosive definitions. The collection shocked a more sedate American public when it was … [Read more...] about The Devil’s Dictionary
In the Eyes of the Law
Nell McCafferty wrote a column for The Irish Times called In the Eyes of the Law. The column ran from 1970 to 1980 and gives a gripping snapshot of life in Ireland at that time. … [Read more...] about In the Eyes of the Law
The Begruder’s Guide To Irish Politics by Breandán O hEithir
The Late Breandán O hEithir was a journalist of repute. He wrote a number of fascinating books including this sardonic look at Irish Politics. This book is dedicated to those deluded souls who believe … [Read more...] about The Begruder’s Guide To Irish Politics by Breandán O hEithir
The Amazing Book of Chess
Learn to play the world's most popular game of skill. Learn to play Chess from an experienced chess teacher how marshal your forces, how to deliver checkmate and the tactical principles underlying … [Read more...] about The Amazing Book of Chess
D-Day by Antony Beevor
Even Stalin was awed by D-Day. Making use of overlooked and new material from over thirty archives in half a dozen countries, D-Day is the most vivid and well-researched account yet of the Battle … [Read more...] about D-Day by Antony Beevor
The Stones of Time
The Stones of Time charts Calendars, Sundials and the Stone Chambers of Ancient Ireland. The author is the noted archaeologist Martin Brennan. This is the most complete record of the Irish megalithic … [Read more...] about The Stones of Time
Essential Oils
Practical Colour Guides present Complete Essential Oils. This is a guide to the use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. The author Julia Lawless is a qualified aromatherapist and a member of the … [Read more...] about Essential Oils