An Bíobla Naofa is a translation of the Bible into Irish by Monsignor Pádraig Ó Fiannachta. Monsignor Ó Fiannachta's love for the Irish language and Irish culture and folklore was evident in all his … [Read more...] about An Bíobla Naofa
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The Novels of Maurice Walsh
We have sourced a number of Maurice Walsh novels. They are all in hardback. These novels were published by Chambers and the dust jackets have either the Shamrock or Thistle motif. The books … [Read more...] about The Novels of Maurice Walsh
A Century of Irish Ads compiled by Derek Garvey
This large format book celebrates 100 years of Irish advertising. The ads come from newspapers, radio and tv. All the great ads are included from Guinness to Cadbury's Chocolate. Also included are … [Read more...] about A Century of Irish Ads compiled by Derek Garvey
The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
The Irish language title of this book is Amhráin Thomáis Ruaidh. Tomás Ruadh was known as the Iveragh Poet. He lived between 1785 - 1848. The poetry is in the Irish Language. However, there is over 20 … [Read more...] about The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
Peig translated by Bryan MacMahon
Peig is one of the most talked about books in Irish literature. The Irish language version of her life has divided opinion since it was published. The consensus among people of a certain age, is that … [Read more...] about Peig translated by Bryan MacMahon
Sgéalta Mhuintir Luinigh le Éamonn Ó Tuathail
The noted folklorist Éamonn Ó Tuathaill collected and edited these stories. He has put an introduction, notes and glossary in English at the beginning of the book. The author collected these … [Read more...] about Sgéalta Mhuintir Luinigh le Éamonn Ó Tuathail
The Isles of Lough Key & Other Poems by Henry Fitzpatrick
This collection of poems was published in the late 1960's. Henry Fitzpatrick had a growing reputation as a poet at that time. Ulick O'Connor said of him "I think Mr Fitzpatrick has a natural talent … [Read more...] about The Isles of Lough Key & Other Poems by Henry Fitzpatrick
Seventy Years Young by Daisy Fingall
"Justifiably described as one of the great Anglo-Irish memoirs."" - The Irish Times. First published in 1937, it's Daisy Fingall's own story, welcoming you to a world long gone. With all the … [Read more...] about Seventy Years Young by Daisy Fingall
To the Limits of Endurance by Jack Harte & Sandra Mara
This revealing World War II memoir of Jack Harte, who ran away from home to join the British army with just a penny in his pocket and served in Malta and the Middle East, as well as becoming a member … [Read more...] about To the Limits of Endurance by Jack Harte & Sandra Mara
McAlpine’s Men edited by Ultan Cowley
Mc Alpine's Men is a unique collection of stories from the 200,000 Irishmen who laboured on civil engineering sites in the UK. They pulled cable, drove tunnels. After work they drank their pay in … [Read more...] about McAlpine’s Men edited by Ultan Cowley