The Shark Nursery

What does every pregnant woman need to know about giving birth in Ireland? Written by midwives, doulas, mothers and birth partners, this book is for all those who give birth in Ireland -- and for those supporting them.

John Armstrong takes us on a railway journey from Kingsbridge Station in Dublin to Waterford and beyond, using Edwardian postcards to illustrate the many towns, villages and topographical features that the traveler would have viewed through the train window or disembarked to explore at a more leisurely pace.

As we approach 50 years since the founding of a gay rights movement in Ireland in 2024, Reeling in the Queers, seeks to offer an overview of individual perseverance, poignant losses and stirring collective gains, as it provides a front row seat to over 50 years of LGBTQ life across the island, while lifting the lid on Ireland's hidden histories.