Irish Interest

Can you guess the nine counties the Wild Atlantic Way passes through?Would you be able to identify on the map the highest point in the Burren?Or work out the distance...

'The Garda Siochana will succeed, not by force of arms or numbers, but on their moral authority as servants of the people.'Michael Staines, the first Commissioner of An Garda Siochana,...

In a land like ours, the old beliefs bring pleasure and wisdom...Exploring the legends, special places and treasured practices of old, Jo Kerrigan reveals a rich world beneath Ireland's modern...

The Tain Bo Cualinge, centrepiece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales, is Ireland's great epic. It tells the story of a great cattle-raid, the invasion of Ulster by...

Featuring 100 captivating portraits of many of Ireland's greatest contemporary writers, alongside conversations with each on their writing life, Scribendi is a landmark book of portraits of Irish writers by...

'In the stories which follow I hope that the rivers will speak to you.'Flowing from source to sea, our rivers are the life-blood of Ireland. They have shaped the landscape,...

The Book of Kells is the richest and most copiously illustrated book of in the Celto-Saxon style that still survives. However, despite its rarity and fame, there is little that...

Ancient mythology can be seen as a source of understanding of the universal themes and conflicts that have beset human beings throughout time, such as the transitory nature of life,...

The banshee is traditionally in Ireland the female supernatural herald of death. Based on folklore and documentary sources, this work examines the characteristics of the banshee and of the belief...

Irish names: they're older than the pyramids. And looking to the future, they'll probably be mispronounced for another 5000 years! This book contains over 200 Irish names for girls and...

Spanning the life's work of archaeologist Elizabeth Wincott Heckett, Textiles of Ireland: Archaeology, craft, art is the first wide-ranging book on the archaeological textiles of Ireland published since 1989. The...

From the Admore Banshee to the ghost in the Bog of Lettermuck, this collection of spine-chilling tales from across County Derry is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. This...

Ever lose the head when the country grinds to a halt after two centimetres of snow?Do the parish-pump politicians, perennially pathetic health services and practically useless road signs drive you...

Traditionally, there has been a stereotypical image of the Irish as happy-go-lucky, loveable male rogues and flaming, red-haired, hot spirited lassies. So what is the feckin' Irish character really like?...

A BOOK if you don't mind! And him with a degree and a job and all.Everyone should have an Irish Mammy. She's never short of advice, a kind word and...

In November 2009 former national and Olympic swimming coach Ger Doyle was convicted of thirty-five sexual offences against children. This is just the most recent of an appalling series of...

Is it the news or is the Waterford Whispers news? The ever-popular stocking filler is back with all the biggest stories from 2024 and tonnes of exclusive new content, Waterford...

A unique new Irish text providing an introduction to the theory underpinning the practice of using the creative arts as a tool or intervention in various social care and community...

From humble origins back in 1954, when Joe 'Spud' Murphy opened a small factory on O'Rahilly Parade in Dublin city, this is the defi nitive story of an Irish national...

Rory O'Connor has three kids and, in his own words, is just about surviving a life filled with sleep deprivation, stray Lego underfoot, mashed potato on the walls and the...

In recent years, Ireland has enjoyed a newfound prosperity as Europe's most affluent nation. But tucked away in a far corner of the so-called "Celtic Tiger," that other enduring and...

Enlightening, entertaining and often surprising, Irish Food History: A Companion takes you on an unforgettable and expert journey through Ireland's culinary past.Beginning at the end of the Ice age, before...

'This book recounts some of the more significant instances of grief, tragedy and sorrow I encountered throughout my crime scene investigation career. Along with some relevant snapshots from my earlier...

The Irish Empire is the sumptuous companion to BBC2's new five-part series on the Irish diaspora.The story of the Irish diaspora represents a great historical triumph of the human spirit....