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Scuab Fiacal Danny

Written by Brianóg Brady Dawson, Illustrated by Michael Connor, Translated by Daire MacPháidín

Is fuath le Danny de Brún a chuid fiacla a ghlanadh. Cad a dhéanfaidh Danny, mar sin, nuair a thugann Mamó scuab fiacal nua, bhuí dó?

Irish Wit

From Behan and Wilde to Yer Man in the Pub

Written by Sean McCann, Illustrated by Tom Mathews

Irish wit is an art form, centuries old yet up-to-the-minute wise, inculting, obscure, profound and idiotic. For years the Irish have mixed wit with wisdom, as they have porter and whiskey.

The Feckin' Book of Irish History

for anyone who hasn't been paying attention for the last 30,000 years

Written by Colin Murphy and Donal O'Dea

Forget the boring stuff you learned in school. Here’s the REAL skinny on Irish history.

The Parish

In a series of vignettes of life in her village, Alice Taylor reasserts the priorities of public space and local community. The Parish evokes and explores the positive values of community, which could be renewed and reinvigorated for a present and future that achieves harmony between comfort and the pressing need to respect the environment.

Hide and Speak Irish

Written by Catherine Bruzzone and Susan Martineau, Illustrated by Louise Comfort, Translated by Rachel ní Chuinn

Hide and Speak Irish offers an effective and simple way to learn over 130 key Irish words following the tried-and-tested method of 'look, cover and speak'.

Belfast

Titanic City

This photographically-led souvenir of the city and surroundings provides an overview of Belfast’s history, attractions, famous landmarks and today’s city. With internet links.

Das Goldene Buch - Belfast

This photographically-led souvenir of the city provides an overview of Belfast’s history, attractions, famous landmarks and today’s city. In German.

The Poison Throne

Written by and Illustrated by Celine Kiernan, Illustrated by Finbarr O'Connor

A Friend. A Father. A Kingdom. Which one would you sacrifice? This gothic tale of intrigue, adventure and romance follows Wynter Moorehawke as she is forced to make choices for herself, her family and country, and discover who, if anyone, she can really trust.

The Journey

New and Selected Poems

Alice Taylor's poems have proved perennially popular. Some have been woven into her phenomenally successful memoirs, and she has published three previous books of poetry. Organized thematically, this substantial collection includes sections entitled "The Home Place", "A Village Romance", "Grief and Grace", and "Winter Ploughing."

The Big Book of Simplex Crosswords from The Irish Times

The first two bestselling titles in the Simplex crosswords series combined in a great new edition.

Feile Fever

Danny Wilde and his teammates are finding the Under-14s Division tough going. Could Todd, the new Australian kid, help them become winners?

The Secret of Kells

See the movie that has wowed audiences around the world for yourself: Irish history and mythology reimagined for a new audience, and animated to the very highest standards.

Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler

Written by Joe O'Brien, Illustrated by Jean Texier

The circus has come to town. But it's no ordinary circus. All the kids from Budsville are really excited, except for Alfie who suspects all is not what it seems ...

The Crowded Shadows

Written by Celine Kiernan, Illustrated by Finbarr O'Connor

Wynter Moorehawke travels alone and unprotected in bandit-infested forests, searching for the rebel Prince Alberon. But many enemies are lurking in the shadows.
New Friends. Old Enemies. Who can you trust?

Mean Streets

Limerick’s Gangland

This book by journalist Barry Duggan explains, among other things, how this vibrant, modern, sporting city become home to a ruthless criminal underworld

The Most Famous Irish People You've Never Heard Of

Irish people have left their mark on virtually every corner of the globe. This fascinating book tells the stories of the Irish who are justly celebrated in their adopted homelands, but virtually unknown in Ireland.