From the Celtic Design series: a reference manual on Celtic illuminated letters. The text blends history and anecdote with practical instruction. The step-by-step instructions provide an invaluable … [Read more...] about Celtic Design – Illuminated Letters by Aidan Meehan
Irish Literature
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 Mhiorbhailt lé C B Kelland
An Mhiorbhailt is an Irish language translation of The Miracle by Clarence Budington . The Irish translation was done by Niall Mac Suibhne. The book is printed in the ‘old Gaelic’ font. The dust … [Read more...] about An Mhiorbhailt lé C B Kelland
Poor Scholar by Benedict Kiely
In 1948 Benedict Kiely published Poor Scholar. This is a critical study of the life and works of William Carleton. W B Yeats described Carleton "the greatest novelist of Ireland by right of the … [Read more...] about Poor Scholar by Benedict Kiely
Nora by Brenda Maddox
Nora was twenty years old and penniless when she eloped from Ireland with Joyce, a man of brilliant promise but few accomplishments whom she'd known but three months. She remained with him until his … [Read more...] about Nora by Brenda Maddox
The Waves Behind Us by Benedict Kiely
Kiely's second volume of memoirs is rich in anecdote and verse. It begins with his arrival in Dublin from Omagh, Co Tyrone, in 1941 and chronicles his career in his adopted city and further … [Read more...] about The Waves Behind Us by Benedict Kiely
Big Maggie by John B Keane
The story of Big Maggie Polpin and her attempts to keep her family together after the death of her husband is an enduring theatre favourite. The dialogue crackles with hilarious, caustic put downs … [Read more...] about Big Maggie by John B Keane
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
All Over Ireland
This is a collection of new Irish Short Stories, that have been compiled and edited by Deirdre Madden. The contributors include, Colm Tóibín, Frank McGuinness and Mary Morrissey. There are fourteen … [Read more...] about All Over Ireland
Mercier Books
Captain John M Feehan started the Mercier Books imprint in the mid 1960's. He published a number of Kerry authors including John B Keane, Eamon Kelly and Bryan MacMahon. Captain Feehan had a great … [Read more...] about Mercier Books