Set in 1950's rural Ireland, Rathcormick is an engaging tale of a large and happy family: a stern and domineering Papa, a warm and practical Mamma, their two daughters and six sons. For Homan, the … [Read more...] about Rathcormick by Homan Potterton
Irish Interest
A Treasury of Irish Folklore – Edited by Padraic Colum
This collection contains over 300 of the best stories and folk songs from Irish lore. They celebrate the the bold, witty and imaginative Irish. It is an anthology that covers every phase of Irish … [Read more...] about A Treasury of Irish Folklore – Edited by Padraic Colum
Working Class Heroines by Kevin C Kearns
Based on 30 years of research spent interviewing and recording the life stories of the working-class women of Dublin, this book covers the squalid tenement days of the early 1900s, the mid-century … [Read more...] about Working Class Heroines by Kevin C Kearns
Irish Wild Plants by Niall Mac Coitir
The sub title of the book is Myths, Legends and Folklore. This is a beautiful book. The text is adorned by original watercolours by Grania Langrishe. There is a fascinating mix of legend and … [Read more...] about Irish Wild Plants by Niall Mac Coitir
To School Through the Fields by Alice Taylor
Alice Taylor's tales of childhood in rural Ireland hard back to a timeless past, to a world now lost, but ever and fondly remembered. The colourful characters and joyous moments she offers have made … [Read more...] about To School Through the Fields by Alice Taylor
The Heroic Process by Almqvist, Ó Catháin & Ó Héalaí
This book is a report of an International Folk Conference in 1985. Twenty eight papers were delivered by contributors. The sub title of the conference and book is Form Function and Fantasy in Folk … [Read more...] about The Heroic Process by Almqvist, Ó Catháin & Ó Héalaí
Holy Hills & Pagan Places of Ireland by Hector McDonnell
This book is a guide to the many Holy Places in Ireland. From Hills to Wells the author takes us on a trip around Ireland. He explains the significance of the many Holy and no so Holy sites in … [Read more...] about Holy Hills & Pagan Places of Ireland by Hector McDonnell
An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith
An Unsung Hero is the award winning biography of Tom Crean. This is a fascinating account of Crean's life. From his humble upbringing in West Kerry to his adventures in the Antarctic. A truly … [Read more...] about An Unsung Hero by Michael Smith
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
Hair of the Dog by Richard Stivers
An investigation of Irish drinking habits and problems which shatters many ethnic stereotypes and misconceptions. The book takes an interdisciplinary approach. The author presents a history of … [Read more...] about Hair of the Dog by Richard Stivers