An absorbing non-fiction debut from one of Ireland's broadcasting national treasures. John Creedon has always been fascinated by place names. Here he digs beneath the surface of familiar place names, peeling back the layers of meaning behind them to reveal stories about the nature of the land of Erin and the people who walked it before us.
John Creedon has always been fascinated by place names. Here he digs beneath the surface of familiar place names, peeling back the layers of meaning behind them to reveal stories about the nature of the land of Erin and the people who walked it before us.
A rich blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with the thread of black comedy familiar to readers of William Dalrymple's previous work.
Drawing upon the passion and knowledge of the wild swimming community, this is a unique guide to the where, when, how and why of wild swimming in Ireland.
Moon Ireland goes beyond the tourist traps to reveal Ireland's wealth of diverse experiences, with strategic itineraries and practical advice throughout
The 45 walking routes in this Isle of Arran guidebook range from easy 5km (3 miles) nature trails to long arduous mountain routes with scrambles (up to 22km), providing thorough coverage of Arran, including an ascent of Goatfell, and nearby Holy Isle. Also includes the 110km Arran Coastal Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails.
Explore County Donegal, with its rugged coastline, cliffs, historic houses, islands and hidden waterfalls. This OSI Discovery map shows part of County Donegal and Donegal Town as well as parts of County Tyrone and County Fermanagh at a 1:50,000 scale, ideal for exploring this beautiful part of Ireland on foot or by bike.