On Brian Wilson's solo 1200-mile voyage around the coast of Ireland, his little kayak is lashed by the tail-wind of Hurricane Gusta. He was bombarded by the incontinent gannets of the Skelligs. He … [Read more...] about Dances with Waves by Brian Wilson
Irish Interest
The Mighty Healy Rae by Donal Hickey
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
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
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 Wild & Garden Plants of Ireland
The delicate and subtle watercolor drawings of Wendy Walsh, who works only from nature, painting the actual plants that are her subjects. Following in the tradition of an earlier age, Wendy Walsh … [Read more...] about The Wild & Garden Plants of Ireland
The Unmasking of Oscar Wilde by Joseph Pearce
Vilified by fellow Victorians for his sexuality and his dandyism, in the 1990s, Oscar Wilde is hailed as a progressive sexual liberator. But this is not how Wilde saw himself. His actions and … [Read more...] about The Unmasking of Oscar Wilde by Joseph Pearce
Abuse of Power by Frank Short
A disturbing account of the abuse of power by Gardai in Co. Donegal resulting in the jailing of an entirely innocent man. As Mr Justice Adrian Hardiman said 'the worst known oppression of a citizen … [Read more...] about Abuse of Power by Frank Short
An Age of Innocence by Brian Fallon
Irish life between 1930 and 1960 is normally presented as a sort of cultural wasteland. In a radical reexamination of the period, Brian Fallon challenges this stereotype and argues that Ireland's … [Read more...] about An Age of Innocence by Brian Fallon
Evil Empire by Paul Williams
Ruthless godfather John Gilligan controlled a colossal drugs empire and a mob of gangland's most dangerous criminals. Violence and the threat of murder kept terrified witnesses silent and other … [Read more...] about Evil Empire by Paul Williams