Non-Fiction

GENDER EUPHORIA: a powerful feeling of happiness experienced as a result of moving away from one's birth-assigned gender.So often the stories shared by trans people about their transition centre on...

"What this charming, moving and fascinating collection proves is that the [letter] form itself - a scribbled note, a declaration of love, an outpouring of passion, a bitter word -...

Triumphant and uplifting - a queer Muslim memoir about forgiveness and freedom.'Revolutionary' Mona Eltahawy * 'Exquisite, powerful and urgent' Stacey May Fowles * 'I fell in love with this book'...

Polari is a language that was used chiefly by gay men in the first half of the twentieth century. At a time when being gay could result in criminal prosecution...

TWO LIVES tells the remarkable story of Seth's great uncle and aunt. His great uncle Shanti left India for medical school in Berlin in the 1930s and lodged with a...

Robert Lowell's poetry radically altered the American literary landscape, combining as it did family drama and an apocalyptic view of the history of our times. He won three Pulitzer Prizes...

Published posthumously in 1964, A Moveable Feast remains one of Ernest Hemingway's most beloved works. Since Hemingway's personal papers were released in 1979, scholars have examined and debated the changes...

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...

This volume outlines the poverty, hunger and unemployment that dogged the people of working-class Cork. The men and women in the lanes were prepared to turn their hand to anything...

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...

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?...

An essential guide foranyone who has everwanted to try their handat calligraphy. Delve intoIreland's artistic past andlearn how to write yourown letters in a matter ofhours with guidance froma master...

1000-PIECE PUZZLE - The perfect gift for fans of James Joyce, Ulysses and Irish literaturePIECE TOGETHER THE STORY - This detailed illustration of Joyce's Dublin is packed with real people...

Step into Nature is a week-by-week Irish nature diary that serves as a personal invitation to explore the wonders of the natural world. Author and naturalist Rachel McKenna guides readers...

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...

'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Here, collected in one volume, are tales and legends that range from the misty dawn of Gaelic history and the triumph of St Patrick to the Ireland of the present...

Ireland is home to some of the most dramatic and beautiful outdoor swimming spots in the world. Whether you are an experienced swimmer or just starting to discover the joy...

Inspired by his passionate interest in Ireland's architectural heritage and its preservation, in 2012 writer Robert O'Byrne established The Irish Aesthete, a blog and social media phenomenon dedicated to sharing...

Originally published in 1925, A Golden Treasury of Irish Verse is an impressive and beautifully crafted collection of the best of Irish poetry from ancient times to the early twentieth...

For sisters Mary Kennedy and Deirdre Ni Chinneide, spirituality has been at the centre of their lives since childhood. Their home on St Brigid's Road in Clondalkin, Dublin, was around...

The Poor Ould Fella is perhaps the most loved and definitely the most endangered species in Ireland. The Celtic Tiger has, alas, passed him by. As modern life continues to...

This delightful book will be enjoyed and cherished by GAA fans old and young. - Dermot EarleyGaelic Games have a unique capacity to lift the spirits but they also have...