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1916, A Novel of the Irish Rebellion


by Morgan Llywelyn

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 544 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

Llywelyn, the queen of Irish historical pulp fiction, tells a story of the Easter Rising of 1916. Her books, like those of James Michener, are reliably chockfull of history and true characters -- and are considerably hotter stuff than most history texts. (IRE123, $7.99)

Amongst Women


by John McGahern

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 184 PAGES

McGahern, one of Ireland's finest living writers of fiction, has captured the changing spirit of the nation in this story of an embittered Republican farmer and his daughters, who will go on to shape a new country. (IRE58, $14.00)

Angela's Ashes

Angela's Ashes


by Frank McCourt

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 364 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

The Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir of an Irish childhood spent in abject poverty in the slums of Limerick, told with enormous wit, grace, and skill. (IRE18, $16.00)

Art of the Celts

Art of the Celts


by Lloyd Robert Laing | Jennifer Laing

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

A volume in the acclaimed "World of Art" series, this is a broad introduction to Celtic art, from the 5th century B.C. to 1200 A.D. (CLT02, $19.95)

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)

Atlas of the Irish Rural Landscape


by F.H.A Aalen

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 364 PAGES

A truly informative look at the geography and history of the Irish landscape. (IRE57, $62.95)

The Big Fellow


by Frank O'Connor

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A reissue of the classic biography of Michael Collins. (IRE31, $12.00)

Birds of Britain & Europe

Birds of Britain & Europe


by Hermann Heinzel | Richard Fitter | John Parslow

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

This masterfully organized Collins Pocket Guide, featuring 3,000 color illustrations covers the birds of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. (EUR49, $27.50)

Birds of Europe

Birds of Europe


by Lars Svensson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Featuring 3,500 glorious paintings by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrom, the second revised edition of this exquisite guide has been brought up to date with revised text and maps. (FG47, $29.95)

The Burning of Bridget Cleary, A True Story


by Angela Bourke

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 279 PAGES

The harrowing story of this famous crime, a kind of Irish witch trial, which took place in 1895. (IRE89, $16.00)

Cathedrals and Castles, The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages

Cathedrals and Castles, The Cathedral Builders of the Middle Ages


by Alain Erlande-Brandenburg

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES

This pocket-size encyclopedia of the art, architecture and culture of the Middle Ages features hundreds of drawings, color illustrations and a brief chronology. (MED07, $15.95)

A Celtic Miscellany


by Kenneth Hurlstone Jackson

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1975
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A compendium of Celtic literature up to the 19th century. (IRE93, $16.00)

Celtic Myths and Legends

Celtic Myths and Legends


by T.W. Rolleston

  • LITERATURE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 457 PAGES

The enchantment of the timeless world of the Celtic heroes, especially in Irish but also in Welsh myths and tales, is depicted in the legends of Arthur and many other traditional tales. (GBR55, $12.95)

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)

Classic Irish Short Stories


by Frank O'Connor

  • LITERATURE
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A fine selection of stories from the turn of the century to the 1950s edited by Frank O'Connor. (IRE140, $18.95)

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)

The Complete Jewish Guide to Britain and Ireland


by Toni Kamins

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 148 PAGES

A well-research compact guide to visiting synagogues and other sites of Jewish interest. (GBR366, $17.95)

Complete Plays of John M. Synge

Complete Plays of John M. Synge


by J.M. Synge

  • LITERATURE
  • 1960
  • PAPER

A collection of plays by Irish luminary J.M Synge. (IRE122, $12.00)

Complete Works of Oscar Wilde


by Oscar Wilde

  • LITERATURE
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 1216 PAGES

A one-volume edition of all the works of Wilde, including stories, plays, poems and essays. (IRE35, $25.00)

The Confession of Saint Patrick, And Letter to Coroticus

The Confession of Saint Patrick, And Letter to Coroticus


by Saint Patrick | John Skinner | John O'Donohue

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1998
  • PAPER

The autobiography of the patron saint of Ireland, a short collection of his memories and ideas on the Christian faith written in the fifth century. (IRE102, $6.95)

Ireland, A Concise History

Ireland, A Concise History


by Maire O'Brien | Conor Cruise O'Brien

  • HISTORY
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

With its lively, even-handed tone and hundreds of photographs, this grand history by scholar and statesman O'Brien conveys the essence of the Irish experience. (IRE20, $19.95)

The Course of Irish History

The Course of Irish History


by T.W. Moody | F.X. Martin

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 504 PAGES

A primer on Irish history with contributions by leading scholars from both Northern Ireland and the Repiblic. (IRE74, $18.95)

Dublin Map

Dublin Map


by Borch Maps

  • 2004
  • MAP

A laminated, folded map of the city center of Dublin, at a scale of 1:12,000. (IRE96, $7.95)

Early Ireland, An Introduction to Irish Prehistory


by Michael O'Kelly

  • HISTORY
  • 1989
  • PAPER
  • 392 PAGES

An illustrated introduction to Irish prehistory. (IRE81, $82.00)

Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas, A Golfer's Pilgrimage to the Courses of Ireland

Emerald Fairways and Foam-Flecked Seas, A Golfer's Pilgrimage to the Courses of Ireland


by James W. Finegan

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1996
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

In this wonderful companion to Finegan's book on Scotland, Blasted Heaths and Blessed Greens, the author returns to his native Ireland to explore both golf and the Irish people. (IRE25, $52.00)

Emigrants and Exiles: Ireland and the Irish Exodus to North America


by Kerby A. Miller

  • HISTORY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 704 PAGES

An epic account of the trans-Atlantic Irish emigration. (IRE83, $24.95)

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)

The End of Hidden Ireland

The End of Hidden Ireland


by Robert James Scally

  • HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A painstaking, beautifully written social history of the townland of Balluykilcline in the Irish midlands. (IRE63, $50.00)

Europe in Our Time, A History, 1945-1992

Europe in Our Time, A History, 1945-1992


by Walter Laqueur

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 617 PAGES

An update of the classic general history of Europe since World War II, this enormously readable book offers a great overview of the events that have shaped our modern world. (EUR14, $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)

Eyewitness Guide Ireland

Eyewitness Guide Ireland


by Eyewitness Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 384 PAGES

A compact and profusely illustrated guide to the country's history, culture and attractions. (IRE02, $25.00)

Far From the Shamrock Shore


by Mick Moloney

  • MUSIC
  • 2002
  • CASETTE TAPE

A CD of Irish folk music about the Immmigrant experience. (IRE116, $17.98)

Fodor's Dublin's 25 Best

Fodor's Dublin's 25 Best


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

Take along this handy pocket guide, which includes a map and information on city highlights. (IRE30, $11.99)

Fodor's Exploring Scotland

Fodor's Exploring Scotland


by Gilbert Summers

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

With its many photographs, detailed descriptions and practical information, this compact guide covers Scotland in style. (SCT09, $22.00)

Folktales of Ireland


by Sean O'Sullivan

  • LITERATURE
  • 1968
  • PAPER
  • 321 PAGES

A representative collection of Irish fables and tales on a wide variety of subjects. (IRE24, $32.00)

The Great Hunger: Ireland, 1845-1849


by Cecil Woodham-Smith

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 510 PAGES

A masterful account of the Irish potato famine. (IRE76, $18.00)

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)

An Illustrated History of the First World War


by John Keegan

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 448 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An illustrated edition of Keegan's outstanding history of the Great War (WAR16, $50.00)

In a Time of Violence


by Eavan Boland

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 70 PAGES

Poems of Ireland and the violences there --personal, political, historical and familial. (IRE86, $15.95)

In Search of England

In Search of England


by H.V. Morton | James Morris

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 274 PAGES

The much-beloved, enduring account of Morton's ramblings through the English countryside in the early days of the motorcar. Morton charmingly mixes a deep appreciation of the art, culture and history of the place with his own keen observations. (GBR368, $16.00)

In the Name of the Father


by Jim Sheridan

  • 1994
  • DVD

A man is imprisoned along with his father after being falsely accused of an IRA bombing. The film follows his struggle to prove his innocence. (IRE134, $14.98)

An Innocent in Ireland, Curious Rambles and Singular Encounters

An Innocent in Ireland, Curious Rambles and Singular Encounters


by David W. McFadden

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

The determinedly eccentric Canadian poet and essayist McFadden abandons a more ambitious journey and simply walks the countryside, exploring modern day Irish character as well as Ireland's history. (IRE22, $18.95)

Inventing Ireland, The Literature of the Modern Nation


by Declan Kiberd

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 736 PAGES

An engaging, passionate survey of 20th-century Irish literature. (IRE54, $40.50)

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 North Map

Ireland North Map


by Ireland Ordnance Survey

  • 2005
  • MAP

A locally published, detailed map of the northern part of Ireland at a scale of 1:250,000. (IRE48, $17.95)

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 Social and Cultural History, 1922 to the Present


by Terence K. Brown

  • HISTORY
  • 1895
  • PAPER
  • 302 PAGES

A well-written, scholarly history of Ireland. (IRE73, $23.95)

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 Experience, a Concise History


by Thomas E. Hachey | Lawrence John McCaffrey | Joseph M. Hernon, Jr.

  • HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES

A compact, scholarly survey of Irish history. (IRE87, $38.95)

Irish Journal

Irish Journal


by Heinrich Boll

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

Insightful, witty and deeply human, German novelist Boll records his impressions of Ireland on a 1950's journey through the country. (IRE12, $14.95)

The Island of Horses

The Island of Horses


by Eilis Dillon

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

When Pat and his friend Danny ignore the advice of their parents and visit the mysterious Island of Horses, their discovery of a beautiful black colt lands them in the middle of a full-blown adventure. Told in he first person, this classic tale evokes the people, traditions and flavor of Connemara and western Ireland. (IRE132, $17.95)

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 Last of the Celts

The Last of the Celts


by Marcus Tanner

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 398 PAGES

Welsh journalist Tanner mixes anecdote, interview and research in this lively account of encounters with far-flung Celts from Scotland, Wales and Belfast to Brittany, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and Trelew. (GBR527, $25.00)

The Lie of the Land: Irish Identities

The Lie of the Land: Irish Identities


by Fintan O'Toole

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 172 PAGES

O'Toole's essays reveal through interviews a complex nation in the midst of change. This book collects some of his best writing over the last two decades, an elegantly written, witty and insightful portrait. (IRE60, $14.00)

Life of St. Columba


by Adomnan of Iona | Richard Sharpe

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 395 PAGES

An early account of the life of St. Columba (521-97), the 6th-century abbot who established the monastery on Iona. Written by Adomnan of Iona at the turn of the 8th century, it introduces the profoundly spiritual man as well as his famous abbey. (IRE103, $17.00)

A Literary Guide to Dublin


by Vivien Igoe

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A guide to the famous writers of Dublin -- both longtime residents and travelers who were inspired by the city -- and the locations associated with them. Included, of course, is a list of notable pubs. (IRE139, $19.95)

Lonely Planet Ireland


by Fionn Davenport

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 764 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular series. (IRE121, $22.99)

The Luck of the Irish, Our Life in County Clare

The Luck of the Irish, Our Life in County Clare


by Niall Williams | Christine Breen

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 234 PAGES

The fourth book from the Irish-American couple describes day-to-day life in rural Ireland, focusing on economic realities. (IRE32, $20.00)

Mammals of Europe

Mammals of Europe


by Priscilla Barrett | David W. MacDonald

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Published by Princeton, this is a field guide to land and marine mammals throughout Europe, both endemic and introduced. With more than 600 color illustrations of over 200 mammals. (FG61, $38.50)

Modern Ireland, 1600-1972


by R.F. Foster

  • HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 688 PAGES

Highly regarded historian R.F. Foster balances scholarly research with his own masterful analysis of Ireland's history over the past four centuries. (IRE67, $20.00)

Most Beautiful Villages of Ireland

Most Beautiful Villages of Ireland


by Hugh Palmer | Christopher Fitz-Simon

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

With hundreds of color photographs, this illustrated portrait of Ireland, its landscape, architecture and people includes maps and a travel guide. (IRE136, $26.95)

The Music Lesson


by Katherine Weber

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 178 PAGES

17th-century Dutch painting and modern Irish politics collide in this artistic novel. (NTH67, $14.00)

Mythologies


by W.B. Yeats

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

This collection of three classic legends by the great Irish poet includes "The Celtic Twilight", "The Secret Rose" and "Stories of Red Hanrahan." (IRE38, $17.00)

Opened Ground, Selected Poems 1966-1996

Opened Ground, Selected Poems 1966-1996


by Seamus Heaney

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

The publication of Heaney's book North in 1975 changed Irish literature -- and poetry worldwide -- forever. Dive into the physical and emotional rhythms of Irish life in this volume, which chronicles the Nobel Laureate's best work from the last 30 years. (IRE65, $18.00)

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde


by Richard Ellman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 680 PAGES

The definitive, Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Oscar Wilde. A vivid picture both of his flamboyant life and his tremendous literary accomplishments. (IRE33, $24.00)

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)

Passing the Time in Ballymenone: Culture and History of an Ulster Community


by Henry Glassie

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 852 PAGES

A lyrical study of the people of Ballymenone in Northern Ireland. Glassie reveals the farming community's folklore, language and traditions. (IRE84, $34.95)

The Penguin Book of Contemporary Irish Poetry


by Peter Fallon

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 462 PAGES

An anthology of modern poetry edited by Peter Fallon. (IRE49, $17.00)

Pilgrimage in Ireland


by Peter Harbison

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A study of the medieval Irish pilgrimage and the monuments associated with it. (IRE78, $19.95)

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)

The Playboy of the Western World and Other Plays

The Playboy of the Western World and Other Plays


by J.M. Synge

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

The controversial, classic play first produced in 1907 incited riots at the time. Set among the local folk on the coast of County Mayo. (IRE130, $9.95)

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)

Reading in the Dark

Reading in the Dark


by Seamus Deane

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

This novel follows a Catholic boy growing up in Northern Ireland in the 1950s, dealing with a family full of secrets and a city full of hatred. (IRE59, $15.00)

The Redress of Poetry


by Seamus Heaney

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER

A celebration of Irish poetry. (IRE51, $21.00)

Rivers of Ireland, An Angler's Guide


by Peter O'Reilly

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 335 PAGES

A comprehensive guide to how, where and when to fish in Ireland. (IRE118, $34.95)

The Romance of Tristan and Iseult

The Romance of Tristan and Iseult


by Joseph Bedier | Hillaire Belloc

  • LITERATURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 205 PAGES

This chivalric myth -- of Arthurian fame -- features a Cornish knight and an Irish princess who are under a spell of love. (GBR246, $13.00)

Round Ireland in Low Gear

Round Ireland in Low Gear


by Eric Newby

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 328 PAGES

This time much closer to home and on a bicycle, in the winter, Newby applies his wit on his neighbors on the Emerald Isle, the perfect opportunity to comment on ancient history, hermits and the lack of dry accommodations. (IRE29, $18.95)

Round Ireland With a Fridge

Round Ireland With a Fridge


by Tony Hawks

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

From Dublin to Donegal, from Sligo through Mayo to Galway, Clare, Kerry, Cork, Wexford and Wicklow, the English comic really does hitchhike his way around Ireland, on a bet, with an appliance (albeit a mini-fridge). Surprisingly, this deeply silly, thoroughly entertaining book also captures the warmth and spirit of the Irish. (IRE70, $14.95)

A Samuel Becket Reader: I Can't Go On, I'll Go on


by Samuel Beckett

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 621 PAGES

Samuel Beckett's mordant and exhilarating midcentury trilogy in an Everyman's Library edition. (IRE214, $25.00)

Samuel Beckett, The Last Modernist


by Anthony Cronin

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 672 PAGES

Beckett and his impact on 20th-century thought and literature. (IRE36, $21.95)

The Secret of Roan Inish


by John Sayles

  • 1995
  • DVD
  • FAMILY

John Sayles's beautiful, evocative film follows a young girl who is sent to live with her grandparents on the Irish coast and discovers the mythical truth of her family history and the mysterious island of Roan Inish. (IRE133, $24.95)

A Short History of Irish Literature


by Seamus Deane

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER

(IRE55, $17.50)

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)

The Tain, Translated from the Irish epic Tain Bo Cuailnge


by Thomas Kinsella | Louis Le Brocquy

  • LITERATURE
  • 1983
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

An English translation of the heroic tale of Cuchulainn, the 8th-century defender of Ulster. Based on two Medieval texts, this authoritative translation of the Irish epic is also nicely illustrated with 31 black-and-white drawings. (IRE100, $19.95)

To School Through the Fields, An Irish Country Childhood


by Alice Taylor

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 151 PAGES

Taylor's heartfelt memoir of growing up on a farm surrounded by family and friends. Taylor, a popular memoirist and novelist, was born in 1938 near Newmarket in County Cork. (IRE141, $14.99)

Translations

Translations


by Brian Friel

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 70 PAGES

The fine play about Ireland, England, and the meaning of language. The action is set in 1833 an Irish-speaking community in County Donegal. (IRE127, $13.00)

A Traveller's Companion to Dublin


by Thomas Pakenham

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A splendid introduction to the city. (IRE129, $16.95)

A Traveller's History of Ireland

A Traveller's History of Ireland


by Peter Neville

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

From the Celts to the Norman invasions and modern-day Ireland, this short history is highly recommended for those who would like a brief overview of the Emerald Isle through the centuries. (GBR39, $14.95)

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)

When Summer's in the Meadow

When Summer's in the Meadow


by Christine Breen | Niall Williams

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

The second in a series of popular books about the rural life in County Clare. (IRE126, $12.00)

Wild Decembers

Wild Decembers


by Edna O'Brien

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A haunting novel of clan enmities and forbidden love in rural Ireland. Few writers have as sure a sense of place as Edna O'Brien, whose lyrical prose builds inevitably toward final tragedy. (IRE94, $13.95)

Wildflowers of Britain and Europe

Wildflowers of Britain and Europe


by Margaret and Roland Spohn

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Over 450 species of wild flower are covered, each beautifully illustrated with detailed paintings and clear photographs. (EUR46, $21.95)

 

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