Irish Interest

'Schools and Society in Ireland' examines educational policy changes over the past 25 years. It also analyses the attitudes and vested interests which lie behind policy initiatives and changes. Draws...

Capital Women of Influence profiles thirteen women, well known and well established in their fields, who exercise power and influence in Dublin. Each woman is different from the other, but...

Words are alive. They have and have had a life of their own, a sort of biography, before we meet them and get to know them, before they cross into...

Ethnology draws on the mystical cry for the dead of Cathy Galvin's Irish-speaking ancestors. Within an epic narrative she reclaims place, people and language, creating a bridge between our own...

They may be coated in layers of myth and pious anecdote but dig deep enough and the pioneering leaders of Celtic Christianity are revealed as reassuringly human individuals, responding to...

With rolling hills in every shade of green a nd rugged coastlines, Steven Rothfeld captures the many beau tiful faces of the Emerald Isle. '

Are you a holy terror? Are you a go-boy? Could you live on the skin of a rasher? Or are you so hungry that you eat a farmer's arse through...

Brimming with evocative quotes, intriguing facts and delightful trivia, this pocket-sized gem raises a glass to Ireland's legendary brew. The Little Guide to Guinness takes you on a fascinating journey...

Donkeys were essential on Irish farms before tractors came along. Today, you're as likely to find them on film sets, modestly swapping stories with their co-stars, as happily grazing in...

This text provides a comprehensive look at the magnificent high crosses of Ireland, which belong to a period stretching from the seventh to the twelfth centuries. Fortunately, the crosses have...

Ghosts and spirits abound in this glorious gift edition of Irish tales, building on the history, mythology and the folklore of the Emerald Isle. Stories include The Child That Went...

Long established as the standard work in the field, 'Walk Guide East of Ireland' covers County Wicklow - an area of ever-growing popularity for walkers of all kinds - in...

This 2nd edition of a highly respected textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to Irish social policy. It provides an accessible, critical overview taking account of significant changes over recent years.The...

There is a growing fascination with Irish houses. This important pictorial record, made available for the first time by modern photographic technology, shows 25 houses and castles at the time...

This text gives a clear, concise and comprehensive introduction to Irish criminal law, drawing on comparative law from other jurisdictions and giving references for further reading where appropriate. The text...

Martyn Turner once stated that the most difficult thing about being a cartoonist was convincing your wife that you were working when you were staring out the window. Turner has...

Stories, spells, rituals, and recipes celebrating the worldwide influence of this beloved Celtic goddess, with contributions from Amy Blackthorn, Laura Tempest Zakroff, Courtney Weber, and many others This anthology celebrates...

Brigid of Kildare, Ireland, is uniquely venerated as both a goddess and a saint throughout Ireland, Europe and the USA. Often referred to as Mary of the Gael and considered...