Books from the Attic: Treasures from an Irish Childhood
Alice Taylor takes a journey back to the 1940s and 1950s in rural Ireland through the well-used schoolbooks that she has kept from that time. Poetry, legends, stories and history evoke a way of life, and pace of life, that's long changed.
Alice Taylor; Emma Byrne (The O'Brien Press Ltd)
Published: May /
2021
O'Brien Press Ltd
9781788492690
256 Pages
€12.99
Paperback / softback
Ireland
Memoirs
The Black & Tans, 1920-1921: A complete alphabetical list, short history and genealogical guide
In this book Jim Herlihy lists alphabetically, every individual member of these three distinct groups who was liable to be called a 'Black and Tan.'
Jim Herlihy
Published: May /
2021
Open Air
9781846829871
404 Pages
€50.00
Hardback
Ireland
History
The Black & Tans, 1920-1921: A complete alphabetical list, short history and genealogical guide
In this book Jim Herlihy lists alphabetically, every individual member of these three distinct groups who was liable to be called a 'Black and Tan.'
Jim Herlihy
Published: May /
2021
Four Courts Press Ltd
9781846829604
352 Pages
€29.95
Paperback / softback
Ireland
History
Ballymacandy: The Story of a Kerry Ambush
On 1 June 1921, at the height of Ireland’s War of Independence, a cycling patrol of members of the RIC was ambushed by members of the IRA at Ballymacandy, County Kerry. After an hour of fighting, four police officers lay dead and another died a day later.
Owen O'Shea
Published: May /
2021
Merrion Press
9781785373879
272 Pages
€14.95
Paperback / softback
Ireland
Military history
Awaken Your Power Within: Let Go of Fear. Discover Your Infinite Potential. Become Your True Self.
Awaken Your Power Within is a powerful guide for all ages, one which takes us on a path of discovery to a deeper understanding of who we truly are and the limitless possibilities of which we are all capable.
Gerry Hussey
Published: May /
2021
Hachette Books Ireland
9781529368888
352 Pages
€17.99
Paperback / softback
Ireland
Mind, Body, Spirit
Antrim: The Irish Revolution series, 1912-23
This carefully researched book explores the political, economic, and social links between Ulster unionist leaders in Belfast and the Conservative Party in Britain, which proved decisive in obstructing the Irish Revolution.
Brian Feeney; Mary Ann Lyons; Daithi O Corrain
Published: May /
2021
Four Courts Press Ltd
9781846828607
192 Pages
€24.95
Paperback / softback
Ireland
British & Irish history
Adomnan, Adhamhnan, Eunan: Life and afterlife of a Donegal Saint
Adomnán (c.625-704) was ninth abbot of the monastery on Iona off the Scottish coast. Adomnán came from what is now County Donegal. He was one of the most significant churchmen and intellectuals of the seventh century.
Brian Lacey
Published: May /
2021
Four Courts Press Ltd
9781846829635
288 Pages
€19.95
Paperback / softback
Ireland
Medieval history
The Wild Laughter: Longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize
An exhilarating, anarchic look at contemporary Ireland, from one of the country's most exciting new voices.
Caoilinn Hughes
Published: May /
2021
Oneworld Publications
9781786078599
208 Pages
€10.42
Paperback / softback
United Kingdom
Modern and contemporary fiction
When the World Stops Watching: Life After the Game
Award-winning journalist Damian Lawlor goes deep into the hearts and minds of Ireland's sporting legends to answer the question: What Now? What next when time is called on that final match, race or tournament?
Damian Lawlor
Published: May /
2021
Black and White Publishing
9781785303449
320 Pages
€11.58
Paperback / softback
United Kingdom
Sport
What Willow Says
Sharing stories of myths, legends and ancient bogs, a deaf child and her grandmother experiment with the lyrical beauty of sign language.
Lynn Buckle
Published: May /
2021
Epoque Press
9781838059286
128 Pages
€9.70
Paperback / softback
United Kingdom
Modern and contemporary fiction