Irish Biography

A LIFE WORTH LIVING tells the story of Michael Smurfit and the company he built. From humble beginnings, through years of hard work, it documents the Smurfit Group's seemingly inexorable growth, the challenges faced and overcome, and the many deals that continually doubled the size of the business every three or four years.

In Vatican Council Memories, Bishop Smith revisits his own experiences at the Council and explores the many remarkable moments, debates and figures that shaped this most significant event in the life of the Church.

The story of the life of Henry Joy McCracken is fused with the history and environs of eighteenth-century Belfast.

The first detailed account of the life and work of Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739), author of one of the most important witchcraft texts of the early modern period, An historical essay concerning witchcraft (1718). This work has captivated readers for centuries and still a vital source for those investigating witchcraft trials of the period

Walking has never been a more popular pastime and nowhere is more beautiful for walkers to explore than Ireland.

One of Ireland's greatest sportspeople reflects on his life.

Much sought reprint.

That Irishman

Cora Staunton is an iconic figure in the world of modern GAA. In this refreshingly candid book, Cora recalls finding refuge in the game after the death of her mother, but also speaks openly about the challenges and conflicts she and her teammates have experienced in the under-resourced world of female sport.