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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
In 1984, in Dunnes Stores on Dublin's Henry Street, Mary Manning refused to register the sale of two South African grapefruits. She was suspended and nine of her co-workers walked out in support. They
The pub has been at the centre of Irish life for centuries. It has played many roles: funeral home, restaurant, grocery shop, music venue, job centre and meeting place for everyone from poets to revol
When John Cuffe entered Mountjoy as a young prison officer in May 1978, he stepped back into Victorian times. He knew nothing about jails, apart from what he had seen in black-and-white films on RTE:
In 1943, 32 Irish POWs refused a Gestapo request to work for Germany. They were sent to a labour camp, where they were starved, beaten and forced to dig the foundations for a Nazi super-structure. Thi
On 26 December 1960, 12,000 Ulster police and B Specials began one of their biggest manhunts. It was for Prisoner 1082 - Donal Donnelly. Donal reflects on how he came to be on top of a prison wall ris
Aidan Dooley tells the story of his journey with Tom Crean; how his one-man play was written, and how it grew from an unknown show with an unknown actor into an award-winning hit that has been perform
Scrambling is a hands-on sport and without the stop-start of rock climbing, the joy of it can be appreciated more freely. Here, Alan Tees guides mountaineers to exhilarating scrambles in the most beau
Third edition of a quiz book that was specially compiled by members of the National Parents Council (NPC) to meet persistent demands from parents of primary-school children. Teachers, children and par
John G. O'Dwyer's comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to the stately peaks of
This volume presents oral histories on Irish artistic production and its infrastructure from 1940 to 2006. Twelve collectors, scholars, gallery directors, educators, writers, and artists were intervie
In July 1920, a paramilitary corps of former soldiers was deployed in Ireland. Paul O'Brien reconstructs the actions of the Auxiliaries, providing a balanced examination of their origins and operation
From the doorstep of Dublin city, there is easy access to a different world of deep glens, forested mountains and wild scenery, including the Wicklow Mountains, the largest continuous upland region in
As the founder of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin (1904), patron of playwrights including W.B. Yeats, writer and folklorist, Lady Augusta Gregory (1852-1932) has generally been treated as having played a
