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O'Brien Press Titles


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Celtic Names for Children (pb)
Loreto Todd
A dictionary of over 2,000 Celtic names from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany, with origins, meanings and pronunciation.
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Changing Faces, Changing Places (pb)
A Guide to Multicultural Books for Children
Susanna Coghlan
Reviews of over 150 multicultural books for children, with articles by experts in the field.
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Green English (pb)
Irish Influence on the English Language
Loreto Todd
An exploration of the evolution of a nation and a language: English was grafted onto a Gaelic stem and was the language of wealth in Ireland for centuries. Paperback
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O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Saints (pb)
Brian Lacey
A fascinating anthology of the lives and times of Ireland's holy men and women.
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O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Writers (pb)
A. Norman Jeffares
All the leading Irish writers and some of the lesser known: playwrights, novelists, short story writers, poets.
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O'Brien Pocket History of the Irish Famine (pb)
Ruan O'Donnell
Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most significant periods of Irish history.
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The Perfect Name for Your Baby (pb)
Beautiful Names from Around the World
Loreto Todd
A powerful and essential guide from a world authority on names. Incorporates history, meanings and significance.


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A Pocket History of Gaelic Culture (pb)
Alan Titley
Gaelic culture is famous all over the world- but what is it? This book is an engaging view of the story of music, language and the arts in Ireland from prehistory to the present day.
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O'Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport (pb)
Eamonn Sweeney
A clear, concise and fascinating introduction to Gaelic sport, covering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball.
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O'Brien Pocket History of Ireland (pb)
Breandán O hEithir
New edition of this short and entertaining history from earliest times to the present by one of Ireland's best-loved writers. It clearly shows the development of Ireland to the present time.
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O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Rebels (pb)
Morgan Llywelyn
The stirring story of eighteen of Ireland's greatest rebels, from the sixteenth century to today. The personalities featured include Grace O'Malley, Theobald Wolfe Tone, Daniel O'Connell, Countess Markievicz, Patrick Pearse and Michael Collins.
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O'Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music (pb)
Gearóid hAllmhuráin
The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance.
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Rules of the Road (pb)
Written in straightforward language and aimed at all road users – drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse-riders – the Rules of the Road sets out the laws, and details best driving practice.
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Selling Your Home (pb)
The complete Irish guide to giving your home that winning edge
Con Nagle
Bursting with inside knowledge about getting the best deal when selling your home, this is an authoritative yet easy-to-read guide to all aspects of selling property in Ireland.
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The 'S' Word (pb)
A Boy's Guide to Sex, Puberty and Growing Up
James Roy
Combining humour and sensitivity, James Roy presents a book that will help any young man navigate the confusing minefield of his teenage years.
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The Irish Bride's Survival Guide (pb)
Natasha Mac a'Bháird
So you are getting married, and you want the Big Day to be perfect? Well, look no further! The only up to date guide to getting married in Ireland - this book has it all!

Fully updated edition containing brand new material


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(17 books in all)