This remarkable book provides an account of the history of Ireland like we've never seen before. Told through the prism of the lives of twenty-one extraordinary women, it offers an alternative vision of Irish history, one that puts the spotlight on women whose contributions have been forgotten or overlooked.
A brand-new adventure with the Friendship Fairies! The third in Lucy Kennedy's timeless bestselling series of children's stories about making friends and fitting in. 'A real balm for kids ... the timeliness and kindness just ooze out of the pages.' Ryan Tubridy
The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is a collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland's coast and the extraordinary men and women who lived and worked in them - as seen on the RTE TV series of the same name.
Here is the story of Ireland's Civil War in colour for the first time. The events of 1922-1923 are revealed using photographs painstakingly hand-coloured by John O'Byrne. Many of these photographs have never been published before. They carry informative captions by Michael B. Barry, based on extensive historical research.
Join historian Myles Dungan as he takes you on an historical trip back in time to visit the Ancient Celts. Travel on a famine ship or join the 1916 rebels in the GPO. Discover leaders, thinkers and fighters and learn how our ancestors lived and worked. With clear text and bright illustrations, this book is for anyone who wants to understand more about Ireland, its history and its people.
When Riley's dad dies suddenly, leaving behind a mountain of debt, the life she's used to starts crumbling around her. But as strangers step up to help her and her mum, Riley realises that sometimes it is those you least expect who will change your life for the better.