Books Related to Ireland

From the saints of the Dark Ages to modern-day sinners, Galway Bay is the source of some of Ireland's most magical tales.

A vibrant collection of local tales especially selected by a professional storyteller

Fans of A Dublin Fairytale will be enchanted by this contemporary take on the Hansel and Gretel fairytale set in modern-day Galway. Irish Language Edition.

The Rivers of Dublin is the magnificent new edition of a cherished study of Dublin's history that ranks as a classic for its stunning illustrations and unparalleled examination of Dublin's river routes, and the ceaseless activity that they inspired.

Down, Down Deeper and Down is a synoptic overview of the Republic of Ireland from 1973 to 1987.

How close did Trinity come to being a central battleground in the Rising? How and why did it escape this grisly fate? And--not least--what might have happened but for the timely intervention of the colonial troops? Defending Trinity College Dublin, Easter 1916 puts this neglected episode into an imperial context, with Dublin as a theatre of battle in a global war.

Part memoir, part documentary written by a founding member of the Irish Women's Liberation Movement (IWLM)

A memoir of childhood, school, and growing up in Ireland in the 1950's and 1960's, with some dramatic discoveries along the way. Things look different looking back, when you know the story.