We have two books by the great John Moriarty. What The Curlew Said and Night Journey to Buddh Gaia. What the Curlew Said is an extra-ordinary work of autobiography concludes the story of John … [Read more...] about What the Curlew Said and Night Journey to Buddh Gaia by John Moriarty
Irish Literature
From a Gaelic Outpost by Aodh De Blácam
This rare book was published by the Catholic Truth Society in 1921. The author had a romantic notion of the Ireland that he came from. Also he was faithful to the Catholic ethos of his … [Read more...] about From a Gaelic Outpost by Aodh De Blácam
Motherfoclóir by Darach Ó Séaghdha
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
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
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
Ballads from the Pubs of Ireland by James N Healy
A scarce collection of songs. Sixty four songs along with music and commentaries divided into sections on; songs to go with a pint, parties, celebrations and wandering ballad makers and sporting … [Read more...] about Ballads from the Pubs of Ireland by James N Healy
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
Works and Quirks of the Cultured Irish by Lennon
A collection of literary humour and satire as well as some actual biographical and historical information on Irish cultural history. Lennon was particularly interested in 20th century literary figures … [Read more...] about Works and Quirks of the Cultured Irish by Lennon
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
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