Irish Interest

From the founding of the Irish Free State to today, Ireland in Numbers covers everything you ever wanted to know about the people of Ireland, with bite-size facts and vibrant...

Written by an Irish medical insider, Professor of Surgery Liam Kirwan, An Unholy Trinity is highly critical of the historic relationship between politics, the Church and the medical profession, which...

In a career spanning 41 years in the Irish diplomatic service, Ambassador Donal Denham has lived among nine very different societies, spanning three continents. With stops in France, Zambia, the...

A concise introduction to all key aspects of the Irish legal system. New to this edition: The new EU Reform Treaty New legislation on defamation, civil partnerships and criminal law...

'Child Law in Ireland' provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of the Irish child law system. It incorporates examination of Ireland's international obligations in this area arising under the United...

This book covers all of the core legal subjects including: constitutional law, EU law, the Irish legal system, contract law, tort, criminal law, land law and equity, employment law, family...

These are stories of courage, love, betrayal, greed, stupidity, magic and miracles. Leprechaun gold has always been a great draw fo people with hardly any money, but, of course, the...

Paintings are the ideal form in which to capture the lush green landscapes, the barren wildness and the ever-changing skies of Ireland. They are soft and atmospheric, or wild and...

Ireland is a stunning country, with gently rolling hills, moody lakes and abandoned castles. The landscape recalls an ancient past but the vibrant Irish cities and towns speak of a...

Terry Eagleton demythologises the Irish, their culture and their economy in this hilarious guide for anyone who visits the Emerald Isle. He answers the kind of questions that most people...

Lough Erne is a lough of two parts: the upper lough, with its tangle of inlets and drumlins, and the lower lough, with its corridor of islands and broad expanses...

Perfect for both first-time visitors and returning tourists, "Village Walks: Ireland" offers an intimate view of this much loved region. Each card in this deck outlines a self-guided walking adventure,...

Controversies are high drama: in them people speak lines as colorful and passionate as any recited on stage. In the years before the 1916 Rising, public battles were fought in...

Immerse yourself in the world of Ireland's ancient magic.Drawing on the faded pages of his great-granduncle Fantasius's notebooks, John Farrelly reveals the secrets of the Irish Faerie folk. From legendary...

This pocket-sized bread and baking book includes all the classic Irish recipes, from soda bread to fadge, with chapters on bread and scones, cakes, tarts, crumbles, pies, biscuits and bakes...

Heritage of Ireland is a celebration of Irish life and culture. The history of the Emerald Isle is as fascinating as the heroic myths enshrined in the Irish imagination. Beginning...

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

The first Irish railway ran from Westland Row, in the centre of Dublin, to Kingstown, then a seaside resort on the coast south of the city. This historic line is...