Irish Interest

This book offers a view of the practices, beliefs and everyday objects that seem to belong specifically to this country. The book uses short descriptive passages on anything from whiskey...

This dictionary of Irish humorous quotations includes quotations under headings as varied as abstinence, adultery, breakfast, communism, cremation, beauty, epitaphs, folk music, hunting, insults, middle age, orgies, politicians, publishing, sexual...

One drink. Endless possibilities. 52 Things to Do with a Pint is a lively celebration of beer in all its glorious, frothy forms - one quirky, clever or downright delicious...

Almost a century ago a small body of men engaged in combat with the armed forces of an Empire. Militarily they were weak. Their strength lay in their faith in...

This annotated and select bibliography of the published material relating to the important site of Tara, Co. Meath, addresses the interests of varied readers, from linguistic, literary, historical or archaeological...

A Sociology of Ireland is a comprehensive introduction to and analysis of Irish sociological research Incorporates an extensive bibliography and maps out the development of Irish sociology Looks at Ireland's...

The political establishment would have you believe that Ireland's economic crisis is over. But here leading economist Cormac Lucey shows that it is premature to declare an end to the...

The walks vary in the time they take and the challenge they present. Most of the routes take between one-and-a-half and three-and-a-half hours, with a few taking a bit longer....

Whether raising a glass or spinning a yarn, the Irish have long had a way with words - and this delightful volume celebrates that rich tradition.Packed with clever quips, classic...