Books Related to Ireland

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.

Growing up in Findlater Street, Glasthule. Martin Swords is a Poet and Short Story writer. He is also a freelance Tour Guide in the beautiful valley of Glendalough in the heart of The Wicklow Mountains in County Wicklow in Ireland. He is a long standing member of Wicklow Writers Group in Wicklow Town, a group of writers who like to write, learn, and talk about writing ( too much talking! ).

Features revealing interviews with Francis Bacon that was conducted over a period of 25 years by a distinguished art critic. In this book, Bacon considers the problems of realism, sheds new light on aspects of his life, talks about his aims as a painter and ways in which he works.

Records the author's visits to the Aran Islands in 1898-1901, when he was gathering the folklore and anecdotes out of which he forged "The Playboy of the Western World" and his other major dramas.

This 200-page hardback book covers more than a century of people, places and events across 73 townlands in Taghmon, Camross, Carroreigh, Trinity and Barntown area.