Irish Interest

Revealed for the first time here is the correspondence that Percy French, one of Ireland's most influential songwriters, wrote to his fiancee and second wife-to-be, Ettie Sheldon, between May 1892...

This landmark work contains a remarkable selection of 560 of the thousands of songs and poems created during, and reflecting upon, the most extraordinary decade of Ireland's history. This opened...

Dublin is the only city in the world to produce three Nobel Prize winners for literature. An indication that something remarkable was taking place, not only in the capital but...

High Tension lends an entirely different dimension to the history of the great hydro-electric Shannon Scheme of 1925-1929. Hitherto the story has been told from an engineering viewpoint. Now historian...

Firecall is filled with stories of men and women who have chosen a career that often puts them into contact with some of the most distressing aspects of society. Daily,...

We all know that there was nothing inevitable about much of modern Ireland's history. Things could have turned out very differently, so it is natural to wonder what would have...

This is anecdotal history of the most enjoyable kind - a narrative rich in culture, entertaining, fair-minded, poignant, combining humour and tragedy, the politics of poverty and hatred, the history...

Wild Belfast tells the fascinating story of the wild creatures and plants that live within the urban environment of Northern Ireland's capital. It takes the reader on a safari around...

The tradition of awarding the Freedom of the City still lives on in cities around the world. Many of the rights or privileges associated with the award are symbolic but...

Meath is a developing county, close to the capital, full of natural beauty and renowned heritage sites. This book captures the memories, tales and hopes of the people who have...

On the eve of the Second World War in Europe, the senior pupils in the National Schools of the West of Ireland were engaged in an important, if somewhat unusual,...

'Images of Ballinasloe' is a pictorial narration of one of County Galway's most venerable old towns. Declan Kelly has created a visual chronicle of a town steeped in history. He...

Esler Crawford has been photographing the spectacular scenery of Northern Ireland for over thirty years. Taken from the skies, his extraordinary images create a unique portrait of the North, transforming...

Public bodies operating at every level in Ireland are now more numerous than ever before. There is one for every 5000 people. Many are hugely significant in their impact on...

An acclaimed science writer celebrates an enduring symbol of Ireland's Celtic past, Christian tradition and love of nature. In this rich celebration of Mount Brandon, Raymo weaves together myth and...

'An insightful and explosive expose' - Stephen Breen, author of The Cartel and The HitmenIreland's top crime journalist traces the flood of cocaine into Ireland and those behind its unprecedented...

Whether revelling in the urbane pleasures of Dublin, taking a fresh look at the Lakes of Killarney or seeking out the remote beauties of the offshore islands, Ireland is Max...

Discover the fascinating lives of the figures that have shaped Ireland from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Explore the rich history of the island's cultural, social and...

Ireland's beautiful landscapes and rich histories have long moved great writers and poets to capture their glory. Ranging from timeless prose to lyrical poetry, from incisive wit to thoughtful social...

The cloud-encircled masses of Ben Bulben and Knocknarea, the mystical mountains and mysterious haunted glens of Co. Sligo which fascinated Yeats throughout his life. Walk through Inchy Wood and rest...

Twenty women from the Dingle gaeltacht look back on their lives and the changes they have witnessed from childhood to the present day. The accounts they give are intimate, recalling...

This is a charming gift book that celebrates everything that's wonderful about the green isle. Ranging from geographical wonders to cultural symbols, literary genius to enduring monuments, there is something...

This is a charming gift book that celebrates everything that's wonderful about the green isle. Ranging from geographical wonders to cultural symbols, literary genius to enduring monuments, there is something...

At the First Dail Eireann on 21 January 1919, a new Democratic Programme was announced and then swiftly abandoned. The central goals of this highly aspirational manifesto were 'Liberty, Equality...

The myths and legends of pre-Christian Ireland overflow with giants and heroes, maidens, battles and brave deeds. The haunting love of Diarmuid and Grania, the epic war fought over the...

'Jolts like jump-leads to the complacent heart ... an eye-opener. MIRIAM LORDFOR FOUR DECADES, JUSTINE MCCARTHY'S FEARLESS JOURNALISM AND COMMENTARY HAS HELD POWER TO ACCOUNT AS SHE, IN HER OWN...

This guide contains 55 complete set dances, including all those danced commonly in classes, summer school and at feiseanna. These are laid out in conventional set terminology and can be...