Irish Interest

This pocket-sized A to Z encyclopedia celebrates Irish life and culture and covers everything from ancient Irish abbeys to the zoological gardens in Dublin. Packed full of information, charts, illustrations,...

Older than Stonehenge, older than the Pyramids, Newgrange in Co Meath was built over 6,000 years ago. This remarkable Neolithic structure by the legendary River Boyne has fascinated visitors for...

Leac mhullaigh eachtach e TEASARAS GAEILGE-BEARLA ar obair shaoil an udair, Garry Bannister. Ocaid chinniunach staire i i leith staidear na teanga agus a cultuir. Agus beagnach 700,000 focal iniuchta...

At a crossroads in her life, Grainne Lyons set out to travel Ireland's west coast on foot. She set a simple intention: to walk in the footsteps of eleven pioneering...

While Frank O'Connor was known primarily as one of Ireland's finest short-story writers, he was also an accomplished translator. In the long line of Irish writers given to translating poems...

Sean Lysaght first saw sea eagles on a visit to Norway in 2001 and since then has been captivated by their fortunes, and those of Ireland's other species - the...

An original and imaginative examination of the effect of the Lusitania sinking on Ireland, The book acknowledges for the first time: - the heroic rescue work undertaken by local fishermen...

The true Irish insider's guide to the very best Ireland has to offer. This fully comprehensive and independent guide to Ireland gives you only the very best recommendations, whatever your...

Mapping the changes that have occurred in Irish literature over the past fifty years, this volume includes twenty-one writers, poets, and playwrights from the North and South of Ireland, who...

How does a city survive its worst recession in living memory?Cork entered the 1980s with swagger. The 1970s had been dominated nationally by the city's favourite son, Jack Lynch, who...

`I can think of no other edifice constructed by man as altruistic as a lighthouse. They were built only to serve.' George Bernard ShawSince ancient times, long before GPS, radio...

Whenever I see the first cowslips of the year, I imagine myself back in a field near Sandyford, County Dublin, in the mid 1950s ... Zoe Devlin has viewed her...

England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Inside, Outside, Donkeys' TailsWere you the local Elastics champion growing up? Did you spend every waking moment obsessively playing Kerbs with your best mates? Have you...

Do you love the taste of Red Lemonade, change into your swimming togs under a towel on the beach or find yourself admiring 'the grand stretch in the evenings'? Then...

Ever wondered about the healing powers of dock leaves, flat 7UP and Sudocrem?Love the sound of Miggeldy Higens but not sure who he is?Confused about the difference between 'going out'...

From the epic Irish legend of Cuchulain to tales of banshees, leprechauns and wizards, these short stories and fables cover a wide range of Ireland's mythology and legends, forming a...

This major illustrated study investigates farmhouse and cabin furniture from all over the island of Ireland. It discusses the origins and evolution of useful objects, what materials were used and...

"A gorgeous history a journey with the goddess herself: a journey through ritual, meditation, and magic. Weber does a masterful job. If you are a fan of Brigid this is...

What has Ireland really been talking about for the last forty years? Those iconic moments, controversies and unexpected fads that we just could not get enough of. From Riverdance to...

Come and explore Dublin! Journey through the city from its origins as a Viking port over a thousand years ago to the vibrant capital city it is today.This concise guide,...

"At the conclusion of my discussions with one group of the Magdalene Women one of those present sang 'Whispering Hope'. A line from that song stays in my mind -...

From the author of the hugely successful book Legendary Ireland, The Turning of the Year explores the Celtic division of the year, from Samhain to Imbolc, to Bealtaine, to Lunasa,...

The Irish do death differently. Funeral attendance is a solemn duty - but it can also be a big day out, requiring sophisticated crowd control, creative parking solutions and a...

Waterford Whispers News 2020 is the eighth annual from Ireland's leading online satirical site, featuring the funniest stories of the year, including the latest on COVID-19, Donald Trump and all...

John Hinde was a pioneer of colour photography and one of the most successful postcard publishers in the world. His largest collection of postcards celebrated Ireland. He portrayed an island...

In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his international bestsellers Anam Cara and Eternal Echoes, John O'Donohue turns his attention to the subject of beauty - the divine beauty that calls...

The Colour of Ireland: County by County 1860-1960 is a photographic celebration of the history, culture, people and places that make up a century of life in Ireland. Covering all...

'Women of the Irish Revolution' tells the story of the role that women played both directly and indirectly in the Irish revolution. These women were vital to the revolutionary movement....

A classic collection of Irish fairy tales and lore by Nobel Peace Prize-winning author and poet W. B. Yeats Originally published as two separate volumes in 1800s, this premier collection...

Ireland is an island nation, inextricably linked with and dependent upon the sea which surrounds us. From earliest times, ships from distant lands have brought goods, ideas, invaders, influencers. Our...

Explore 100 extraordinary locations in Ireland. Sally and John McKenna, travel and food writers and authors of IRELAND THE BEST, have selected 100 extraordinary places that epitomize what is truly...

'An affectionate and timely celebration of Ireland's richly varied coastline' - Bryan Dobson'A great read - whatever part of the coast you visit'- Eanna Ni Lamhna'A brilliant and timely odyssey...

This explosive book by No.1 bestselling author Colm Keane reveals the truth about what really happens when we die. The departure of the soul, mind or consciousness to another life...

The GAA is more than a game. It's a cornerstone of Irish identity - woven into parishes, families and the national psyche. But behind the passion and pride lies a...

2016 marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, known as "the poets' rebellion", for among their leaders were university scholars of English, history and Irish. The ill-fated revolt lasted six...

Craic, or crack is a Gaelic word, with no exact English translation. The closest you get is fun. The expression ceoil agus craic, means music and fun, but the word...

In this masterclass of mindfulness and spiritual awareness, Fiann O Nuallain brings old Irish proverbs to life for the present generation.Proverbs stand the test of time because, as we explore...