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Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay Ireland


by Nicol Crosse

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Organized geographically, this opinionated guide includes authentic and unusual accommodations, each succinctly described. (IRE270, $23.95)

All the Dead Voices

All the Dead Voices


by Declan Hughes

  • MYSTERY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

In this fourth Dublin thriller, private Investigator Ed Loy takes on a new client in Ann Fogarty, who believes a suspect in custody for murdering her father years earlier is the wrong man -- a case that is complicated by the death of a rising soccer star. (IRE257, $14.99)

At Swim, Two Boys


by Jamie O'Neill

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 572 PAGES

A haunting tale of love set against the huge backdrop of Irish politics and the events leading up to the 1916 Easter uprising. (IRE120, $16.00)

At the Edge of Ireland, Seasons on the Beara Peninsula


by David Yeadon

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Following Seasons on Harris (Hebrides and Seasons in Basilicata (Italian South, Yeardon and wife set up shop in southwest Ireland. (IRE267, $16.99)

Back Roads Ireland

Back Roads Ireland


by Donna Dailey

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 264 PAGES

A practical guide with 25 scenic drives lasting one to seven days each, packed with color photographs, maps, hotels, detours, restaurants and activities. Ideal for anyone planning a road trip through Ireland. (IRE294, $25.00)

Birds of Ireland, An Introduction to Familiar Species

Birds of Ireland, An Introduction to Familiar Species


by James Kavanagh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2007
  • PLASTIC CARD

A fold-up, laminated card featuring color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered Ireland birds. (IRE245, $5.95)

The Book of Irish Verse, Irish Poetry from the Sixth Century to the Present


by John Montague

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

With sections on early oral verse, medieval poetry, epics, satirical poems, 19th and early 20th century poetry and contemporary poems by Seamus Heaney and others. (IRE278, $13.95)

Britain and Ireland, A Visual Tour of the Enchanted Isles

Britain and Ireland, A Visual Tour of the Enchanted Isles


by Robin Currie

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 352 PAGES

Currie combines stories with 210 color photographs to provide a visual tour of England and Ireland. (GBR960, $35.00)

The Celtic Riddle

The Celtic Riddle


by Lyn Hamilton

  • MYSTERY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

A dead friend's legacy brings Lara McClintoch to the lush, green hills of Ireland's County Kerry, where she must delve deep into Irish lore and history to solve a puzzle, in the shape of an old Celtic poem -- and a murder. (IRE241, $7.99)

The Celts: A Very Short Introduction

The Celts: A Very Short Introduction


by Barry W Cunliffe

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 161 PAGES

A concise, revealing social history of the Celts, by a reigning authority and popular writer. (CLT03, $11.95)

The Collected Poems of W. B. Yeats


by W.B. Yeats | Richard Finneran

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 544 PAGES

All of the poetry published during the lifetime of Yeats, the great Irish poet considered by many to be the finest of his generation. (IRE34, $20.00)

Collected Stories

Collected Stories


by Frank O'Connor

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 712 PAGES

Thw Everyman's Library edition of short stories, autobiographical writings,poetry, and essays by the writer Yeats called Ireland's Chekhov, selected and introduced by Julian Barnes. (IRE180, $26.95)

The Collected Stories


by William Trevor

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 1261 PAGES

A collection of funny, compassionate and profound short stories about rural life in Ireland from the award-winning author. (IRE280, $30.00)

The Collected Stories of Benedict Kiely


by Benedict Kiely

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 762 PAGES

This complete collection of short stories and novellas spans 40 years of writing from Irish author and journalist Kiely. (IRE277, $24.95)

The Color of Blood

The Color of Blood


by Declan Hughes

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 354 PAGES

The dark realities of Dublin converge with the lethal secrets in this second sinister (and graphic) thriller in which private investigator Ed Loy searches for a killer among a family of prominent Irish doctors. (IRE258, $7.99)

Culture Smart! Ireland, A Quick Guide to Customs And Etiquette

Culture Smart! Ireland, A Quick Guide to Customs And Etiquette


by John Scotney

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice. (IRE225, $9.95)

Dublin, A Cultural History

Dublin, A Cultural History


by Siobhan Kilfeather

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 300 PAGES

This literary guide to Ireland's capital, organized by definitive events and personalities, covers Dublin's beginnings as a 10th-century Norse trading center to the establishment of Trinity College and the election of Mary Robinson. (IRE172, $24.99)

Dublin, The Best Places to Eat, Drink, And Stay


by Georgina Campbell

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

Organized by city district, this compact and comprehensive guide includes maps and plenty of information on food, shopping and accommodations. (IRE163, $10.95)

The Encyclopedia of Ireland

The Encyclopedia of Ireland


by Brian Lalor

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 1200 PAGES

A gloriously detailed, magisterial encyclopedia of Irish life, culture, and history. Featuring full-color illustrations, maps, and an impressive range of biographical entries. (IRE137, $65.00)

Everything Irish: The History, Literature, Art, Music, People, and Places of Ireland from A-Z

Everything Irish: The History, Literature, Art, Music, People, and Places of Ireland from A-Z


by James O’Malley | Lelia Ruckenstein

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

A lively encyclopedic overview of Irish culture and history. (IRE154, $17.95)

Eyewitness Guide Dublin

Eyewitness Guide Dublin


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact, highly visual guide to sites, attractions and places of Dublin. (IRE85, $20.00)

Faithful Place

Faithful Place


by Tana French

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

The third Dublin Murder mystery from French centers around Frank Mackey, who returns to the inner city neighborhood in Dublin of his youth, a place he had hoped to leave behind for good, to investigate the disappearance of his girlfriend of 20 years earlier. (IRE285, $16.00)

Fodor's Ireland

Fodor's Ireland


by Fodor's Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 688 PAGES

A frequently revised, practical guide in the popular series. (IRE189, $23.99)

Fodor's See It Ireland

Fodor's See It Ireland


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Fodor's vibrant and informative guide to touring Ireland. (IRE138, $24.99)

Frommer's Ireland


by Jack Jewers | Christi Daugherty

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 598 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout. (IRE263, $21.99)

Frommer's Ireland Day by Day

Frommer's Ireland Day by Day


by Christi Daugherty

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 504 PAGES

A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food, hotels and neighborhoods to shopping. With a separate foldout map. (IRE284, $27.99)

The Gathering

The Gathering


by Anne Enright

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 260 PAGES

The Hagerty clan gathers in Dublin to mourn ths loss of a son in this family saga, winner of the 2007 Booker Prize. Enright draws you in with raw emotion, unblinking prose and promise of redemption. (IRE229, $14.00)

Golfing in Ireland, The Most Complete Guide for Adventurous Golfers

Golfing in Ireland, The Most Complete Guide for Adventurous Golfers


by Rob Armstrong

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A guide to Ireland's hallowed links, including descriptions, scorecards, photographs and practical information. (IRE158, $19.95)

The Great Shame, And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World

The Great Shame, And the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World


by Thomas Keneally

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 768 PAGES

Novelist Keneally traces his ancestors from Ireland to America and Australia in the 19th century in this absorbing family memoir. (IRE204, $19.95)

Green Shadows, White Whale

Green Shadows, White Whale


by Ray Bradbury

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 237 PAGES

Set in Dublin, this 1953 hymn to Ireland recounts Bradbury's hilarious experiences writing the Moby Dick screenplay with John Huston (who Bradbury affectionately refers to as the "Devil Himself"). (IRE53, $13.99)

Heaven Lies About Us, Stories


by Eugene McCabe

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 309 PAGES

An anthology of McCabe's best short fiction over the last 30 years, mostly set close to the Irish border where the author, playwright and farmer makes his home (IRE173, $24.95)

The History and Topography of Ireland

The History and Topography of Ireland


by John O'Meara | Gerald of Wales

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1984
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A Norman surveys Ireland circa 1200 in this contemporaneous account of the land, resources and folklore of Medieval Ireland. (IRE92, $14.00)

I Never Knew That About Ireland

I Never Knew That About Ireland


by Christopher Winn

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 319 PAGES

Quizmaster Winn regales with tales of Ireland old and new, legends and history, nature, rogues and romantics in this miscellany, organized geographically and with splendid pen-and-ink drawings by his wife Mai Osawa. (IRE300, $25.99)

I Never Knew That About the Irish

I Never Knew That About the Irish


by Christopher Winn

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 319 PAGES

Fraom Galawy to Kildare, Wexford and Limerick, this irresistible compendium on all things Irish bu historian, quizmaster and tour leader Christopher Winn is augmented with beguiling and black-and-white drawings by his talented wife Mai Osawa. (IRE296, $24.99)

In the Woods

In the Woods


by Tana French

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 429 PAGES

With his partner Cassie Maddox, detective Rob Ryan investigates a murder in the suburbs of Dublin suspiciously similar to one he witnessed -- but can't quite remember -- 20 years before. (IRE287, $16.00)

Insight Guide Ireland


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER

This lavishly illustrated guide includes excellent color maps and thoughtful short essays on history, culture and attractions. (IRE238, $23.99)

Ireland East Holiday Map

Ireland East Holiday Map


by Ireland Ordnance Survey

  • MAP

A locally published, detailed map of the eastern part of Ireland. (IRE117, $19.95)

Ireland in Mind

Ireland in Mind


by Alice Powers

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Three centuries of great writing from authors like Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, Virginia Woolf and Frank McCourt. (IRE71, $13.00)

Ireland South, Holiday Map

Ireland South, Holiday Map


by Ireland Ordnance Survey

  • MAP

A map of south Ireland at a scale of 1:250,000, including Cork and Kerry counties. (IRE06, $19.95)

Ireland, A Concise History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day


by Paul Johnson

  • HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 262 PAGES

This best-selling author's look at the Emerald Isle through siege, rebellion, civil war and independence is a stimulating and sometimes provocative history. (IRE03, $15.95)

Ireland, A Novel

Ireland, A Novel


by Frank Delaney

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 576 PAGES

In this hugely pleasurable tale Delaney wraps the history, myth and legend of Ireland around a quest. It's an ambitious, subtly comic and enthralling story of the importance of tales and tradition. (IRE156, $14.99)

Ireland, A Traveler's Literary Companion

Ireland, A Traveler's Literary Companion


by James Mc Elroy

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Organized geographically, this anthology of short stories and tales by contemporary Irish authors captures the spirit, history and allure of Ireland. (IRE217, $14.95)

Ireland, An Oxford Archaeological Guide

Ireland, An Oxford Archaeological Guide


by Andy Halpin

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 568 PAGES

A complete guide and gazetteer covering Ireland's ancient sites and places of interest. With over 250 plans and illustrations of the major sites and treasures (IRE191, $50.50)

Ireland, In a Glass of Its Own

Ireland, In a Glass of Its Own


by Peter Biddlecombe

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

A hilarious account of a journey through Ireland by the seasoned and well-traveled author. (IRE185, $15.95)

Irish Art, A Concise History


by Bruce Arnold

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 180 PAGES

An illustrated introduction to the art of Ireland from ancient times to today, from the excellent World of Art series. With 179 illustration, 20 in color. (IRE143, $14.95)

The Irish Famine

The Irish Famine


by Peter Gray

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 190 PAGES

The story of the exodus from Ireland, in the years 1845-1855, and its aftermath, presented in text and hundreds of archival photographs. A volume in the acclaimed "Discoveries" series. (IRE05, $15.95)

The Irish Way, A Walk Through Ireland's Past and Present

The Irish Way, A Walk Through Ireland's Past and Present


by Robert Emmett Ginna

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 298 PAGES

Ginna weaves history and anecdote into a spirited, remarkably informed account of his 350-mile ramble down Ireland's central spine. (IRE178, $15.95)

The Journey Home


by Dermot Bolger

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 242 PAGES

Set in a gritty Dublin in the 1980s, Bolger's tale of coming-of-age is an unflinching, textured look at the real cost of social progress, and those, innocent or not, lost during the journey. (IRE250, $24.95)

Karen Brown's Ireland, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries

Karen Brown's Ireland, Exceptional Places to Stay & Itineraries


by June Brown

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 210 PAGES

A guide to lodging of character and itineraries. (IRE88, $19.95)

The Likeness

The Likeness


by Tana French

  • MYSTERY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 466 PAGES

In the suspenseful and evocative sequel to In the Woods, Cassie Maddox is called on to investigate the death of a woman who looks just like her. (IRE286, $15.00)

Lonely Planet Discover Ireland

Lonely Planet Discover Ireland


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

An illustrated, full-color guide to Ireland's history, highlights and culture, with suggested itineraries, maps and recommendations by local experts. (IRE271, $24.99)

Lonely Planet Dublin Encounter

Lonely Planet Dublin Encounter


by Oda O'Carroll

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 184 PAGES

This lively shirt-pocket guide includes personal recommendations, photographs and a pull-out map. (IRE220, $12.99)

Lonely Planet Hiking in Ireland

Lonely Planet Hiking in Ireland


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

With detailed practical information, color photography, 70 contour maps and good background on preparing for your trek. (IRE274, $24.99)

Luck and the Irish, A Brief History of Change 1970-2000

Luck and the Irish, A Brief History of Change 1970-2000


by Roy Foster

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

Foster takes in the sweep of contemporary Irish popular culture, music, literature and politics in this short personal book, originally delivered as the Wiles Lectures in Belfast in 2004. (IRE237, $30.00)

Make the Most of Your Time in Britain

Make the Most of Your Time in Britain


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

The editors at Rough Guides celebrate their 30th year by bringing you Britain's 500 most inspirational travel experiences, from bushcraft to sea kayaking, tea dances to tall ships. An essential roundup of remarkable, not-to-be-missed activities, cultural curios and adventures. (GBR999, $29.99)

Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland

Malachy McCourt's History of Ireland


by Malachy McCourt

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 413 PAGES

Rich in anecdote and biography, McCourt may not break new ground but he sure knows how to tell a tale in this entertaining history of the Emerald Isle from Pict and Celtic origins to Yeats, Joyce, Beckett and Bono. (IRE233, $15.95)

Moon Ireland


by Camille DeAngelis

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 600 PAGES

A great resource for the independent traveler, this guidebook features a good introduction to land, history and culture, as well as practical detail on getting around, where to go, and where to stay. With personality, detailed local maps, glossary and suggested itineraries. (IRE265, $21.95)

Mothers and Sons, Stories


by Colm Toibin

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 289 PAGES

Toibon's nine stories all revolve around the intricate bond between mothers and sons. (IRE279, $15.00)

National Geographic Ireland

National Geographic Ireland


by National Geographic Society

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

An abundantly illustrated guide to the country, with essays on history and culture and 26 color maps. (IRE200, $27.95)

The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories

The Oxford Book of Irish Short Stories


by William Trevor

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 567 PAGES

This collection follows the development of the short story in Ireland from the early folk tales of the oral tradition to the writing of Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar Wilde and James Joyce. (IRE282, $19.95)

The Oxford Companion to Irish History


by S. J. Connolly

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 672 PAGES

An illustrated, authoritative reference to Ireland from ancient times to today, organized as an encyclopedia and featuring contributions from a large panel of experts. (IRE226, $23.99)

The Oxford Illustrated History of Ireland


by R.F. Foster

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 346 PAGES

A handsomely illustrated, comprehensive history of Ireland, written by a team of scholars. (IRE82, $29.95)

Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha

Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha


by Roddy Doyle

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 282 PAGES

This poignant story, seen through the eyes of ten-year-old Dubliner Paddy Clarke, is a poignant voyage through a bewildering, ever-changing world of family, friends and growing up. (IRE276, $16.00)

The Pirate Queen, In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea

The Pirate Queen, In Search of Grace O'Malley and Other Legendary Women of the Sea


by Barbara Sjoholm

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 355 PAGES

Tales of plucky female pirates and explorers in the North Atlantic. Long interested in women and seafaring, Sjoholm journeyed from Ireland out to the Shetland and Faroe islands, Iceland and Norway collecting folk-tales, stories and historical accounts of these remarkable seafaring heroines. (IRE135, $16.95)

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man


by James Joyce

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 247 PAGES

James Joyce's classic autobiographical novel about his Catholic upbringing in Ireland. (IRE11, $14.00)

The Price of Blood

The Price of Blood


by Declan Hughes

  • MYSTERY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

All bets are off for the biggest racing event of the winter season, the Leopardstown Christmas Festival, as private detective Ed Loy pursues a twisted killer on the final leg of a reckless master plan. (IRE256, $13.99)

The Princes of Ireland, The Dublin Saga

The Princes of Ireland, The Dublin Saga


by Edward Rutherfurd

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 800 PAGES

An epic novel drawing on the events, personalities and drama of Dublin from settlement through the Easter Rebellion. (IRE145, $16.95)

Rough Guide Ireland


by Paul Gray

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 756 PAGES

A comprehensive guide in the hip, literate and very infomative Rough Guide style. It's divided cleanly between practical information and illuminating background on culture and history. (IRE235, $24.99)

St. Patrick, The Life and World of Ireland's Saint

St. Patrick, The Life and World of Ireland's Saint


by J. B. Bury

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 197 PAGES

J.B. Bury's classic biography, which remains the definitive work on the saint, dispels many of the myths and paints a vivid and exacting portrait of the world around St Patrick. (IRE293, $20.00)

A Star Called Henry


by Roddy Doyle

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 402 PAGES

The Irish wars of independence and the Dublin slums of the early 20th century provide the backdrop for Doyle's gritty, swashbuckling tale about a boy who enlists in the army at age 14, wielding his father's peg leg as a weapon. (IRE254, $16.00)

The Story of Lucy Gault


by William Trevor

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A tragedy is born of accident, guilt, religious strife and misunderstanding in another wonderful novel from Trevor -- this one set in 1920s County Cork. (IRE119, $15.00)

Time Out Dublin

Time Out Dublin


by Sam Le Quesne

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine. (IRE198, $19.95)

Ulysses, The Gabler Edition

Ulysses, The Gabler Edition


by James Joyce

  • LITERATURE
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 649 PAGES

This landmark work in the history of literature is by turns a day in the life of Leopold Bloom, a reimagining of Homer's Odyssey, and a dazzling tour of turn-of-the-century Dublin. (IRE131, $21.00)

Up in the Hills

Up in the Hills


by Edward John Moreton Drax Dunsany

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 215 PAGES

In this beloved fantasy by Lord Dunsany (1878-1957), local Irish boys take to the hills when African archaeologists dig up prehistoric remains, unleashing curses by the town witches. (IRE292, $14.95)

Venturing in Ireland, Quests for the Modern Celtic Soul

Venturing in Ireland, Quests for the Modern Celtic Soul


by Barb Euser

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

From pubs to faeries to comfort food, these delightful essays and anecdotes by various writers capture the charm of the emerald isle. (IRE239, $14.95)

The Vintage Book of Contemporary Irish Fiction


by Dermot Bolger

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER

A marvelous sampling of great writers and writing in contemporary Ireland, including Samuel Beckett, Edna O'Brien and William Trevor. (IRE61, $16.95)

The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty


by Sebastian Barry

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 308 PAGES

Irishman Eneas is marked as a traitor after signing up to fight with the British in World War I, becomes a hunted man targeted by IRA hitmen and is forced to live on the run. (IRE275, $15.00)

The Wrong Kind of Blood

The Wrong Kind of Blood


by Declan Hughes

  • MYSTERY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

In a superbly woven tale of shocking suspense, award-winning Irish playwright Declan Hughes delivers an unforgettable saga about the ties of blood that bind beyond the grave, and the lives that are irrevocably changed when a long journey home unearths a legacy of betrayal. (IRE259, $7.99)

Young Irelanders


by Gerard Donovan

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 223 PAGES

A volume of short fiction addressing the pleasures and pressures of life in modern Ireland. (IRE234, $24.95)

 

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