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Wexford has a rich heritage of myths and legends which is uniquely captured in this collection of traditional tales from across the county.

Wicklow is full of stories, from the farmer returned from market to find he was dead and buried, to the mysterious bird who turned into a beautiful wife long missing from the glens. In this rich collection of tales from the county, you may find the cure for baldness, or learn if it is wise to leave a sleeping army lie in Rathdrum.

In this work, maritime and social historian Pat Nolan interviews a wide selection of fishermen, boatbuilders and sailors from across the coastlines of Ireland. What emerges is a picture of a way of life that has changed beyond recognition, and which only lives on in the recollections of these men of the sea.

Following the shoals

In this work, maritime and social historian Pat Nolan interviews a wide selection of fishermen, boatbuilders and sailors from across the coastlines of Ireland. What emerges is a picture of a way of life that has changed beyond recognition, and which only lives on in the recollections of these men of the sea.

The first entertaining, yet rigorously researched, modern anthology to explore a wide range of creepy beliefs, customs and stories

Possibly the most significant change to economic policy being debated in decades. This book gives the accessible history of a revolutionary idea.

Kilmainham Gaol is a building with a remarkable history. From 1796, when the first prisoners were received within its portals, to 1924, when the last prisoners were removed, it held over 100,000 people. In the traditional nationalist linear narrative of Irish history no other gaol in Ireland holds such a powerful resonance. Kilmainham Gaol has unparalleled connections with a whole tradition of interpretation and understanding of Irish history.

The 31st International Eucharistic Congress, held in Dublin in 1932, is one of the most remarkable public events to have taken place in Ireland in the twentieth century. This work includes a large number of photographs of the event.

'Images of Fingal' is a collection of beautiful and evocative photographs of north County Dublin taken by David O'Flynn over an eighteen-month period. The heritage of north Dublin is rich and varied, with busy fishing ports, golden beaches and period houses, passed down from previous generations. This collection attempts to capture the essence of a diverse area. Many of the places photographed are well known and are all easily accessible to the public. The journey starts in Howth and meanders in a leisurely northward direction towards Balbriggan. There is no lofty or noble ideal behind this book. It is not intended to be a photojournalistic record tackling important issues but simply a personal collection of random, yet beautifully observed, scenes based in and around the parks and coastal walks of this corner of County Dublin.Images of Fingal

A study into the Donegal Corridor, a place where WWII soldiers trained for combat, landed and refuelled, and where many of the unlucky crashed and lost their lives. This book is illustrated with pictures of many of these lost heroes, their aircrafts and the memorial sights of those who never made it home.

An indispensable guide to the upcoming profound technological, social and cultural developments