Irish Interest

Which 50 People turned Ireland into the fecked-up country she is today? Bono? Haughey? Louis Walsh? de Valera? It's time to name and shame the great, the good and the...

A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now in paperback.Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in...

Expressing the passion felt for Ireland using all 26 letters of the alphabet accompanied by rhymes, colorful illustrations, and informative text, this tribute to the Emerald Isle explores the country's...

These reminiscences of a friendship between Graham Greene and the author over two decades offer several original and significant additions to the knowledge of Greene's beliefs, experiences and involvements throughout...

Based on new research using previously unpublished sources, this compelling text is an in-depth study of the history of nurse education in Ireland, presenting a new authoritative account of the...

Gaelic literati were an elite and influential group in the social hierarchy of Irish lordships between c. 1300 and 1600. From their estates, they served Gaelic and Old English ruling...

Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint and minimize your environmental impact? Do you want to save money too? With some straightforward steps and a clear goal in mind,...

An investigation of the round towers of Ireland and Scotland* Reveals how the round towers were built over the crossing of underground waterways and with every stone in magnetic polarity...

This book, for the first time anywhere, gathers the expertise of those researching women and politics in Irelandboth North and Southinto a single, comprehensive and accessible textbook on the topic....

The dramatic round tower is a unique feature of the Irish landscape. Dating to early medieval times, over seventy now remain, scattered across the four provinces. From Wicklow's Glendalough to...

There's more to being Irish than kissing a Blarney Stone!Few places on earth match Ireland's romantic attraction and historical legacy. Every year, millions of visitors flock to the ancient sites...

'The Kerryman' newspaper was established in 1904 and from the start was staunchly republican in its outlook. This brought it into regular conflict with the British establishment and on several...

From highwaymen to healing waters and from brewerys to bridges, not to mention lots of castles, cathedrals, abbeys, towers, passage tombs and priories, this collection of fascinating stories, which started...

Elections in Northern Ireland have long been unique in their political and constitutional magnitude, the melodramatic nature of their accompanying campaigns and the long-lasting consequences of their outcomes. This was...

Leprechauns are an integral part of Irish mythology, featuring in many folk tales and legends. Their short temper and stature, renowned skill as shoemakers and tinkers and wizened features have...

The green, green grass of Ireland is renowned across the world. Join us as we walk through fields dotted with sheep and divided by dry-stone walls. Celebrate the rolling slopes,...

The Irish are a spiritual people. "Irish Blessings" offers a treasury of this spirituality, evidenced by warmth and kindness, generosity and goodwill. All these traits are preserved in the traditional...

Once known as the land of saints and scholars, Ireland today is better known as the land of scandals and tribunals. Politics, banking, the Church, business, medicine, law and the...

Pictorial map illustrating almost 200 medieval coats of arms of Ireland's principal families. A map of Ireland showing the locations of the lands occupied by each family between the 14th...

Ireland has a rich history of storytelling, with its many tales of heroes, giants, sea-folk, fairies and witchcraft. Here, Arthur Rackham's distinctive artwork, along with illustrations by other artists from...