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All Hell Will Break Loose (hb)
Austin Currie
'All Hell will break loose,and by God I will lead it'. The fascinating story of the life and work of a man who was a force for change in Irish and Northern Irish politics.
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Ambassadors on Horseback (hb)
The Irish Army Equitation School
Michael Slavin Louise Parkes
The first official history of the Irish Army Equitation School. Here, recounted in great detail and with stunning photographs, are the great highs and lows; the heartbreaks and excitements of top flight international competition.
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The Aran Islands (pb)
A World of Stone. History, Traditions, Landscape, Stories
Curriculum Development Unit
A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated introduction to and lasting memento of these unique islands.
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Between the Mountains and the Sea (hb)
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County
Peter Pearson
The history, both economic and social, of South Dublin from an acknowledged expert in the field. New edition of this unique bestseller, fully revised and updated. Includes a 32-page colour introduction highlighting changes since the first edition.
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A Bewitched Land (pb)
Ireland's Witches
Bob Curran
A unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairy lore that held sway for many centuries throughout the land.
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The Blasket Islands (pb)
Next Parish America
Joan Stagles
A beautifully illustrated and compelling history of the life, traditions and customs of an isolated community that has now disappeared.
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Blood Upon the Rose (pb)
Easter 1916: The Rebellion That Set Ireland Free
Gerry Hunt
The Easter 1916 Rising: an unlikely band of freedom fighters – teachers, poets, writers, patriots, trade unionists – declare an Irish Republic. From this dramatic gesture, a nation is born…
New smaller format of the graphic novel.
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Break-Out! (pb)
Paddy Hayes
Bizarre, daring and sometimes downright farcical, the incredible true stories of Ireland's jailbreakers.
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Brendan the Navigator (pb)
Exploring the Ancient World
George Otto Simms
Volcanoes, icebergs, sea-monsters, strange beings - all these play a part in this ancient adventure story. Simms unravels the mysteries and wonders of Brendan's travels and explains why and how the voyage was undertaken
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Celtic Way of Life (pb)
An invaluable guide to the life of the celts in Ireland -- concise but informative.
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A Coward if I Return, A Hero if I Fall (pb)
Stories of Irishmen in World War I
Neil Richardson
A collection of veterans’ stories as told by the families. Includes military records, surviving documents and letters. 150 illustrations
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De Valera in America (pb)
The Rebel President’s 1919 Campaign.
Dave Hannigan
Reveals an intriguing and largely unknown episode in the career of Ireland’s most famous politician – the incredible journey that would resonate through Irish history for the rest of the century.
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Discover Cork (pb)
Kieran McCarthy
A fascinating, in depth guide to the capital of the Rebel County.
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Discover Derry (pb)
Brian Lacey
The fascinating story of Derry, with a guide to the city as it is now.
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Discover Galway (pb)
Paul Walsh
An insightful and well-written account of the history of one of Ireland's best-loved and most visited towns
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Discover Waterford (pb)
Eamonn McEneaney
Discover Waterford provides all the information a tourist needs: an overview of the city's history since its foundation in 914 AD by a Viking pirate, and a guide to all the main historical buildings.
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