As the title suggests, Motherfoclóir takes an irreverent, pun-friendly and contemporary approach to the Irish language. The translations are expanded on and arranged into broad categories that allow … [Read more...] about Motherfoclóir by Darach Ó Séaghdha
Irish Language
Níl aon leabhairín mar do Mheabhar-chinn fhéin le Eilís Uí Bhriain
Níl aon leabhairín mar do Mheabhar-chinn fhéin when translated from Irish means "there is no small book like your own mind". This is one on the many Irish sayings and proverbs that have been collected … [Read more...] about Níl aon leabhairín mar do Mheabhar-chinn fhéin le Eilís Uí Bhriain
An Bíobla Naofa – The Bible in Irish
This is a paperback edition of the Bible that has been published in Irish. The complete Bible is contained in 1,268 pages of script. A lovely edition of An Bíobla Naofa that would adorn any book … [Read more...] about An Bíobla Naofa – The Bible in Irish
Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
This book is a celebration of the renowned Irish storyteller Peig Sayers, showing a lighter side to her than previously revealed. For generations of students, Peig Sayer's autobiography was a … [Read more...] about Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
Passions and Homilies from the Leabhar Breac edited by Robert Atkinson
The Passions and the Homilies from Leabhar Breac: Text, Translation and Glossary. Robert Atkinson, M. A., LL. D., Professor of Sanskrit and Comparative Philology in the University of Dublin; and Royal … [Read more...] about Passions and Homilies from the Leabhar Breac edited by Robert Atkinson
Léim an Dá Mhíle – Jesus in Dingle
This is the book of two halves. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta wrote Léim Dá Mhíle in Irish. While Natalie Trump (no relation) wrote Jesus in Dingle in English. The two halves compliment each other very … [Read more...] about Léim an Dá Mhíle – Jesus in Dingle
Island Home by George Thomson
When University College, Galway, where the policy was to introduce teaching through the medium of Irish, established two classical lectureships on that basis in 1931, an Englishman named George … [Read more...] about Island Home by George Thomson
Aislinge Meic Con Glinne edited by K Hurlstone Jackson
Aislinge Meic Con Glinne ( The vision of Mac Conglinne) is a Middle Irish tale of anonymous authorship. It is generally believed to have been written in the late 11th or 12th century. The book is a … [Read more...] about Aislinge Meic Con Glinne edited by K Hurlstone Jackson
Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
This is an illustrated guide to Irish natural history, habitat and environment. The book is aimed at a younger readership. It introduces the reader to the natural environment and to some of the … [Read more...] about Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
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