In this sequel to 'To Keep A Bird Singing', Kevin Doyle delves further into the murky world of the powerful Donnelly family and their association with the Catholic church and the security forces. Edgy, dark and sharp, this cracking political thriller is restless, brilliantly plotted and topical.
Part memoir, part historical research, this book tells the story of the White City, an overlooked and under-documented time in Belfast's history. The story of a pre-Troubles Belfast in which Catholics and Protestants lived side by side.
Set largely in the 1960s and 70s, Susan Farrell's vivid memoir is a compelling account of what it was like to grow up in rural Armagh, a world rooted in tradition and in the seasons, and still recovering from the impact of the Second World War.
Specially designed for the curriculum at KS3, this book is illustrated with appropriate images and includes questions and activities to aid students' comprehension.
When at St Colman's College in Newry, Gerard Gorman was abused by paedophile priest Father Malachy Finegan. Gerard was so traumatised that for many years he was unable to talk about what had happened. Brave and open-hearted, 'So Young' is a powerful account of abuse and a damning indictment of an institution that continues to stonewall victims.
Following the success of the acclaimed Reporting the Troubles (2018), this book brings together new contributions from over sixty journalists - including Sir Trevor McDonald, Gavin Esler, John Ware, Colin Bateman, Charlie Bird, Lindy McDowell, Allison Morris, Mark McFadden, and Gerry Kelly - writing about the events and people they could never forget from their time reporting in Northern Ireland.
Marking fifty years since the start of the Troubles, this landmark book brings together stories spanning the conflict from more than sixty journalists who were on the ground in Northern Ireland. Featuring contributions from Kate Adie, Martin Bell, Nicholas Witchell, John Irvine, Denis Murray, David McKittrick, Gloria Hunniford, and others.
You've seen the Good Vibrations film, now read Terri Hooley's own story - from the highs of working with John Peel and The Undertones, to lows of bankruptcy and arson, featuring contributions from David Holmes, Gary Lightbody and many others.
A moving saga that takes the reader to the very heart of a close-knit, fiery, loving family - perfect for fans of Maureen Lee, Mary Larkin and Pam Weaver.
Whilst not intended to be an exhaustive account of the many who emigrated from the Province of Ulster, this work reflects the many and varied experiences of the men, women, and children who made long journeys to other parts of the world.