Gavan Reilly tells of the political crisis that led to the end of Enda Kenny's reign as Taoiseach. Enda the Road: Nine Days That Toppled a Taoiseach is a journalistic account of the McCabe scandal, … [Read more...] about Enda the Road by Gavan Reilly
Irish History
The Gasmakers by Charles J O’Sullivan
Gas was used in Ireland from the early 1800's for lighting and later for heating, cooking and industry. The old town gas industry grew rapidly throughout the country. At the end of the 19th century … [Read more...] about The Gasmakers by Charles J O’Sullivan
Humanity Dick by Shevawn Lynam
Richard Martin was raised at Dangan House, situated on the Corrib River, four miles upriver from the town of Galway. His father's family were Jacobites and one of "The Tribes of Galway", fourteen … [Read more...] about Humanity Dick by Shevawn Lynam
Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never … [Read more...] about Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore
The Last Armada by Des Ekin
General Juan del Águila has been sprung from a prison cell to command the last great Spanish Armada. His mission: to seize a bridgehead in Queen Elizabeth's England and hold it. Facing him is … [Read more...] about The Last Armada by Des Ekin
The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
A sad and haunting story of a man who served the UK so well during his early career only to turn into an enemy in defence of the Irish people and their continued search for freedom from the British … [Read more...] about The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
Ireland Graveyard of the Spanish Armada by T P Kilfeather
The author has produced a book that is essential reading for anybody interested in Irish / European history of the 16th Century. It is a short book but reveals the chilling events that occurred … [Read more...] about Ireland Graveyard of the Spanish Armada by T P Kilfeather
Celtic Design – Illuminated Letters by Aidan Meehan
From the Celtic Design series: a reference manual on Celtic illuminated letters. The text blends history and anecdote with practical instruction. The step-by-step instructions provide an invaluable … [Read more...] about Celtic Design – Illuminated Letters by Aidan Meehan
In Time of War by Robert Fisk
When the Union Jack was hauled down over the Atlantic naval ports of Cobh, Berehaven and Lough Swilly in 1939, the Irish were jubilant. Churchill brooded on the 'incomprehensible' act of surrendering … [Read more...] about In Time of War by Robert Fisk
Burned by Sam McBride
A riveting political thriller from the journalist who covered the controversy for over two years. Burned is the inside story of the shocking scandal that brought down a government. One of the most … [Read more...] about Burned by Sam McBride