Irish Biography

In this vivid and powerful collection of essays, the first non- fiction book published by Tramp Press, Emilie Pine boldly confronts the past to better understand herself, her relationships and her role in society.

In this dazzling debut, Emilie Pine speaks to the business of living as a woman in the 21st century - its extraordinary pain and its extraordinary joy. Courageous, humane and uncompromising, she writes with radical honesty on birth and death, on the grief of infertility, on caring for her alcoholic father, on taboos around female bodies and female pain, on sexual violence and violence against the self. Devastatingly poignant and profoundly wise - and joyful against the odds - Notes to Self offers a portrait not just of its author but of a whole generation.

An inspiring chronological timeline of personal stories of migration, New to the Parish takes Irish readers on a journey across the globe.

The sequel to From Dublin To Jailbreak examines the second half of the band's career from the making of 1977's Bad Reputation to 1983's Thunder & Lightning & the final concert. Alcohol & drugs wreaked havoc between band members, producers & managers. The book also reveals Phil Lynott in all his dastardly guises-an essential read for devoted fans.

Some of the finest speeches ever made have been spoken in Ireland. This book highlights 45 of these eminent and influential speeches.

Gerald Potterton has been writing a fortnightly column for the Irish Farmers Journal for around twenty years. This book is a selection of the best of Potterton's pieces over the years, many of which you may recall and delight in reading again.

New edition of the late Homan Potterton’s critically acclaimed and bestselling childhood memoir. Set in Co. Meath in the 1950s, it’s the engaging story of one Protestant family and of a boyhood coming to an end. Includes the original introduction by William Trevor

One of the greatest losses ever suffered by the RNLI in Ireland. In February 1914 the Fethard on Sea lifeboat, Helen Blake, went to the rescue of the Mexico, a Norwegian schooner that had gone aground on rocks surrounding the Keeragh Islands, off the coast of County Wexford. In a 35 foot rowing boat the crew fought their way through three miles of violent seas, during the worst storm for fifty years, to reach the ship. Within minutes they were swamped by a freak wave and nine men lost their lives. The survivors reached the comparative safety of the island and continued with their errand of mercy, bringing the crew of the Mexico safely off the wreck. Rescued and rescuers were then stranded together for three days without food, water or shelter before being rescued by the joint efforts of three lifeboats and a steam tug.

Who would have known that someone with an eating disorder could turn his life around to become a Michelin-starred chef, or that the loss of their son would lead to an Irish couple being responsible for saving thousands of lives in the US? Some of these stories will bring a tear to your eye and others will bring a smile to your lips, but they all provide a measure of inspiration.

The extraordinary life and career of the unique poet, folklorist and story teller Michael Hogan native of Thomond.

White Knuckles chronicles the personal and professional journey of one of rock's most influential musicians: Gary Moore.