Paddy Cole, affectionately known as The King of The Swingers, has taken his style of Jazz, Dixieland and Swing band music all over the world - and back home too. He is the grand old man of Irish Showbiz. Heart-warming and hilarious, this book is full of great stories from the world of music.
An accessible overview of Ireland's War of Independence, 1919-21. From the first shooting of RIC constables in Soloheadbeg, Co Tipperary, on 21 January 1919 to the truce in July 1921, the IRA carried out a huge range of attacks on all levels of British rule in Ireland.
James Connolly (1868-1916) was one of the leaders in Ireland's quest for freedom from British rule in 1916. This biography is an accurate and well-researched portrayal both of the man and the uprising. Part of the Sixteen Lives series of biographies of all sixteen men executed for their role in the rebellion.
A handbook to the events and locations of the Easter 1916 Rising. This '1916 bible' will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in recent Irish history who wants to separate the facts from the fiction.
A heartwarming novel about friendships, relationships and finding your place in the world, Freya Harte is not a Puzzle follows the experiences of an autistic girl as she learns to embrace who she is.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Fiona who lived in Dublin. But Dublin is full of colourful characters and creatures from the fairytale realm. Often not seen or heard, they reside in some of Dublin's most famous locations and landmarks! With beautiful quirky illustrations by acclaimed illustrator Nicola Colton.
A concise and clear book, preparing student drivers for their driving tests and beyond. Learn the requirements of the RSA driving test, as well as common mistakes and most common reasons for being failed. Kathleen Comerford educates and encourages you towards thoughtful and safe driving, making Ireland's roads safer both for you and others.
In exquisitely detailed illustrations and engaging words, Stephen Conlin and Peter Harbison bring alive the story of Dublin - its architecture and streetscapes, its government and its people - from Viking times to the present day.
Sceal eachtach ar an Drochshaol, agus ar thriur oga a sharaionn gach guais lena linn. The bestselling Under the Hawthorn Tree beautifully translated into Irish.
The orphanage is the only home Blue has ever known. She is desperate to find out who she really is. The closed file in stern Sister Regina's office holds the secret of her identity. And that is forbidden territory ...