Books Related to Ireland

A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. Expanded full-colour plate section. French language edition

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

This collection of studies on the history of Gaelic Ireland is the product of an essay competition sponsored jointly by the Standing Council of Irish Chiefs and Chieftains (Buanchomhairle Thaoisigh Éireann) and Clans of Ireland (Finte na hÉireann).

Ní mó ná sásta atá Dónall Dána. Gach bliain fágann Learaí gan Locht é áit na Leithphingine ar lá na Máithreacha. Ach i mbliana tá plean aige…

It’s raining and Horrid Henry is bored with life so he decides to write his will. But…why should he give everything he owns away? Giving other people’s stuff away is a much better idea!

Tá Donall i bhfad i bhfad níos fearr ag an draíocht ná mar atá Peigí Pusach- más fíor ó féín. Ach baintear siar as nuair a dhéanann sé iarracht í a chur faoi gheasa.

You’ve heard about Horrid Henry, now it’s time to meet Dónall Dána, as Horrid Henry has been named in the Irish-language edition of Francesca Simon’s popular series of books, illustrated by Tony Ross. Cló Iar-Chonnacht are publishing five new books in the Horrid Henry : Dónall Dána which will bring it to ten books that are available in the series in Irish. The books are written in a natural style of Irish and translated by a group of talented translators; Caitlín Ní Chualáin, Máirín Ní Ghadhra, Gormfhlaith Ní Thuairisg and Marion Ní Shúilleabháin.