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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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Over 240 images, many of them previously unpublished, feature in a new book showcasing the work of Kerry-based photographers Padraig Kennelly and his late wife Joan.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
In 20 brilliantly illustrated chapters, Aiveen (NUI Maynooth), tours the history and development, topography, biology and geology, of Ireland's largest river, The Shannon. She begins at the river's he
From Na Fianna to the Fenians Ireland's ancient sport of hurling was used to practise and refine the art of war. Today the tradition continues, the tribal passions remain and hurling is Ireland's grea
Weaves a multitude of tales to explain how the city of Dublin developed, from its origins to the present day. He forms a rich tapestry of the capital's social, political, cultural and architectural pa
