There's nothing the Irish like more than talking about the weather! Here meteorologist Joanna Donnelly explains what weather is and how it happens. From cold fronts to climate change, … [Read more...] about The Great Irish Weather Book by Joanna Donnelly
Irish Interest
The Voyage of the Catalpa by Peter F Stevens
The whaling ship Catalpa set out from Massachusetts to undertake a daring yearlong mission of international rescue. American captain George Anthony risked his career as a whaler and his life to … [Read more...] about The Voyage of the Catalpa by Peter F Stevens
The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien by J S Le Fanu
The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien - A Tale of the Wars of King James. There are illustrations on steel by H. K. Browne [“Phiz”]. The novel was published in 1873 in London by George Routledge … [Read more...] about The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O’Brien by J S Le Fanu
Shackleton’s Way by Morrell and Capparell
The book reveals the astonishing story of how Shackleton led his team of 27 men on an incredible journey to safety. It gives a sense of the incredible hardships faced by the men in an inhospitable … [Read more...] about Shackleton’s Way by Morrell and Capparell
Heritage Trees of Ireland edited by Aubrey Fennell
To celebrate Biodiversity Week we are featuring Heritage Trees of Ireland. This book details the many fine specimen trees in Ireland. Included are Yew Tree at Muckross Abbey, Nuns' Graveyard Beech … [Read more...] about Heritage Trees of Ireland edited by Aubrey Fennell
The Irish Landscape by – Frank Mitchell
This book tells the story of how Ireland's landscape has been shaped by successive events and forces from million years ago to the present day. The Irish Landscape is full of information and … [Read more...] about The Irish Landscape by – Frank Mitchell
Country of my Choice by Kees Van Hoek
This is a travelogue of the author's journeys around Ireland after the end of the Second World War. The author visited all counties in Ireland to research the book. Ireland was a vastly different … [Read more...] about Country of my Choice by Kees Van Hoek
Enda the Road by Gavan Reilly
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
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
Jimeen by An Seabhac (The Hawk)
Jimeen is Ireland's favourite rogue, a classic character loved by generations of children. He is always in trouble - he simply cannot resist it. But it is never his fault! This is a translation of … [Read more...] about Jimeen by An Seabhac (The Hawk)