Irish Biography

A celebration of one of The New Yorker's finest writers at the height of her power. As contemporary culture revisits with new appreciation the pioneering female voices of the past century, Maeve Brennan remains a writer whose dazzling work continues to embolden a new generation.

The issue of water charges has divided the country. This book will appeal to both sides of the debate by giving an honest, lively and insightful account of the dramatic events before, during and after water charges. It will speak to the one million people who actullay paid their water charges, but also show the scale and intensity of the anti-water charges movement, which succeeded in getting 100,000 people out onto the street and in ultimately reversing the charges.

An Irish No.1 bestseller, Me and My Mate Jeffrey is an essential book for anyone who knows what it is to feel alone, and who doesn't know how to ask for help - or anyone who wants to better understand that journey.

Powerful feminist nature writing by the pioneer of women's big-wave surfing in Ireland. Easkey Britton provides a rare female perspective on surfing, exploring the mental skills it fosters, and the need to recognize the value of the ocean and of nature's cycles in our lives.

This is the biography of the Thomas Meagher, father of one of Ireland’s most famous patriots, Thomas Francis Meagher. Although perhaps overshadowed by his son, Thomas Meagher was a man of deeply held political and religious principles, who, through his philanthropic works and political career, helped shape the character of Ireland.

From creative craftswomen to singing sensations, poets to sporting champions. Marian Broderick is back to explore the histories of remarkable Irish Women in history. These women made a difference to the world in a variety of ways and paved the way for women today.

Drawing from recorded histories, 'tall tales' from all four provinces and beautiful illustrations, this is a light-hearted look at the global phenomenon of Saint Patrick, his life and his legacy, the facts and the fiction of his incredible journey from slave to international saint.

The greatest Irish romances from history. With chapters on Inspirations, Love & War, Love Across the Divide, Secrets & Scandals and When Love Goes Wrong, among others, Marian Broderick tells of the men and women whose passions drove them to be together: often in the face of society, family, and even their own safety.

Shortlisted for An Post Sport Book Of The Year 2020. An inside look into the seven-time All Ireland senior winner Bernard Brogan. With seven All-Ireland senior triumphs, four All-Star awards and 2010 Footballer of the Year, this autobiography provides a heartfelt and honest insight into the his life in Blue.