Compilation of folklore, legends, and history describes animals' relations with people, being hunted for food, fur, sport, or as vermin, and their position today. An imaginative final section looks at
From ancient times people appreciated the other-worldly value of trees, singling out individual trees for special veneration. In Ireland the roots of tree worship reach deep into pagan Celtic religio
There's more to Irish bird folklore than the 'wran' boys and the Children of Lir. Birds have been part of our culture from very early times and there are countless beliefs, proverbs and curses associa
Round Towers are the only form of architecture unique to Ireland. The remains of over seventy survive, widely distributed throughout the island, from Cork to Antrim, in some of the most beautiful and
In a city celebrated for its poets and songwriters, On the Banks takes us on a lyrical tour of life, love, work and childhood in Cork. This captivating collection shares the best poems and songs about
For over thirty years, John Spillane's painterly songs have provided a musical background to life in Ireland, and have been performed by such luminaries as Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon and Mary Black
Kenneally, a historian, tells the stories of Irish people involved in various wars in Ireland and abroad, including some unknown or forgotten individuals. He recounts the stories of John Barry, who fo
Tells, for the first time, the full story of Tomas's life, with its many triumphs and travails. Also describes the forces that influenced his work and details his impressive legacy. More than eighty y
An essential companion for bird lovers and gardeners alike since it was first published, this highly successful guide to identifying garden birds has now been fully updated. Highlighting a range of pl
Renowned photographer Valerie O'Sullivan captures the rich heritage and traditions of the untamed hills of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks, as well as the resilience of the people who have braved the elemen
'It had been a busy few days for Adolf Hitler, but Douglas Hyde had not slipped his mind ...' Hyde's values stood in stark contrast to those of a continental dictator. As a Protestant nationalist and
In 1962 Sean O Se recorded 'An Poc ar Buile' with Sean O Riada and Ceoltoiri Chualann. It proved a huge success and resulted in seven wonderful years working with Sean O Riada and over sixty years of
This is the first book published on the subject of pre-bog field walls and early farming in Ireland. New archaeological research is presented on the story of hill farming in the south-west region and
With the Irish government's bank guarantee in September 2008, the death knell sounded for Celtic Tiger Ireland. We watched in disbelief as the bubble burst: tax revenues collapsed, unemployment soare
This lively account uncovers for the first time how great love songs came to be, and explains who the 'Galway Girl' was, or if there was a real-life 'Nancy Spain'. Learn the often surprising, sometime
The 1916 Rising is one of the most documented and analysed episodes in Ireland's turbulent history. Often overlooked, however, is its immediate aftermath. The authors sifted through thousands of first
This is the astonishing story of the wartime adventures of Dr Aidan MacCarthy, who survived the evacuation at Dunkirk, burning planes, sinking ships, jungle warfare, appalling privation as a Japanese
This history of the Dublin Zoo traces its development through illustrations and descriptions beginning with its founding in 1830 up to the present. It focuses on the animals and visitors and major the
This book introduces the shorebirds that live between the tides in Ireland, on mudflats and shingle, in estuaries and beaches, bays and rocky shores. Mark Carmody spent many long hours in the field t
Sacred stones and stone monuments feature the world over and Ireland is no exception. Our landscape is dotted with them. This is a wonderful reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and
Here are twenty-nine imaginative and varied walks specially designed to appeal to children, all within County Dublin. Explore some of the county's finest landscapes and historical attractions or enjoy
Adventure is closer than you think. Ireland's wild scenery and dramatic landscapes call out for exploration, and this inspirational guide will open your eyes to the huge variety of exhilarating outdoo
In his latest book, Tarquin Blake takes us on a photographic tour of Anglo-Norman fortresses, medieval towers, fortified houses and the neo-Gothic piles of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Interviewees include Richie Bennis. Eamon Cregan; Tom Ryan, Gary Kirby and Ciaran Carey. Players from other counties also contribute, such as Eddie Keher Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Pad Joe Whelehan and Babs
Hoping to inspire others, Mulvany, a freelance researcher, writer, and consultant on social change and development education, traveled around the world for almost a year meeting people who have made a
De Courcy, an Irish librarian, spent 15 years with her husband John Johnson, an Australian army officer and Vietnam veteran devoured by post-traumatic stress. With candor and without self-pity, she co
It is a dark December evening and Michael A. Madigan, brewery foreman and part-time private investigator, is raging at the world. Recently separated he desperately needs to brighten up the mid-winter
First captivated by the Burren in the early 1970s, Gordon D'Arcy has spent over 30 years living on its edge and exploring its remarkable natural heritage. Now he celebrates the region and its people w
Daniel O'Connell - 'The Liberator' - lived a big, great and graphic life. Born in Kerry in 1775, he witnessed some of the most pivotal events in Irish and European history. Simply told for a young adu
Cissie Hamm, abattoir owner and guest house landlady, was a ray of light in the puddle-grey town of Waterford in the 1960s and 1970s. Eibhear's personal voyage takes us through his childhood city but
The James Caird is an unlikely hero, a 23-foot lifeboat that completed the most desperate and celebrated open boat voyage in history. On board were some of the most recognised names in Antarctic and P
South Leinster has a surprising variety of terrain, boasting canals, blanket bogs, rolling woodlands, golden beaches and brilliant green pastures interspersed with fields of golden barley. Quiet roads
Zoe Devlin has viewed her whole life through green-tinted glasses, describing herself as an `unofficial ambassador for weeds, wasps and wagtails'. Skilfully interweaving her memories with her expertis
Renowned walking guide author Helen Fairbairn explores the best walking routes of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way. Illustrated with colour photos and detailed maps, this comprehensive guide is all that's
Photographs capture the essence of the Burren: the weathered landscape of limestone pavement, hills, caves and lowlands; the ever-changing light; the exotic flora that bring together arctic, alpine an
Over 240 images, many of them previously unpublished, feature in a new book showcasing the work of Kerry-based photographers Padraig Kennelly and his late wife Joan. Eyewitness has 256 pages of rich
`The men of the IRA are rebels. Down the years they have been poorly led, pitifully armed, badly trained, hunted and persecuted, even executed by former comrades. A sense of history has sustained the
