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General catalogue

2015-2016

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Architecture/Art A6 Biography/Memoir A6 Business A11 Celtic A11 Crosswords/Puzzles A12 Fiction A12 Food and Drink A14 Graphic Novels A16 History A17 Humour A21 Life Issues A23 Nature A23 Photography A24 Poetry A25 Politics A26 Reference A26 Sport A27 Storytelling/Folklore A29 Travel/Guides A29 True Crime A31 Walking Guides A31

Fiction A33 Sam Millar A34 Alice Taylor A35 Non-Fiction A36 Gerry Adams A37 Where an eBook ISBN is listed, the title is available from www.obrien.ie and the world’s leading eBook stores. See page A38. How to order A39 Trade Distribution/Agencies A40 Rights Agents A41 All ISBNs listed in this catalogue are ISBN-13

RIGHTS AVAILABLE AND SOLD indicated under each entry as follows: W = world rights, all languages, all territories AL = Albanian AR = Arabic Arm = Armenian AU/NZ = Australia, New Zealand B = Britain (excludes Northern Ireland) BA = Bahasa B/C = Britain and Commonwealth BU = Bulgarian CAN = Canada CA = Catalan CH = Chinese CR = Croatian

CZ = Czech DA = Danish DU = Dutch EL = English language only ES = Estonian EU = European Union F = French F/C = French (Canada only) FI = Finnish G = German GR = Greek H = Hungarian HE = Hebrew IL = Irish language I = Italian IN = India (EL) J = Japanese IC = Icelandic KO = Korean

LA = Latvian LI = Lithuanian NO = Norwegian P = Portuguese PO = Polish RO = Romanian RU = Russian SA = South Africa (EL) SC = Scots Gaelic SE = Serbian SL = Slovene Slo = Slovak SP = Spanish SW = Swedish T = Turkish TH = Thai U = Ukrainian US = United States IR = Ireland only, inc NI

AUTHOR INDEX Adams, Gerry A37 Anderson, Brendan A9 Ashe FitzGerald, Mairéad A20, A25, A29 Balls.ie A27 Barrett, Betty A31 Behan, Brendan A12 Benjaminse, Paul A31 Bergin, Eileen A15 Boland, Brendan A9 Bolger, Muriel A30 Boylan Peter A27 Boylan, Seán A9 Boyne, Sean A10 Bradley, Gerry A9 Brenock, Michael A26 Breslin, Cathy A23 Broderick, Marian A7 Bruen, Ken A35 Bugler, Sheila A34 Byrne, Emma A24 Byrne, Mary A10 Caren, David A27 Cashman, Seamus A26 Clarke, Howard A19 Clarke, Kathleen A8 Clemenger, Michael A9 Clerkin, Malachy A28 Collins, Lorcan A18, A30 Collins, Stephen A26 Connolly, Kevin A36 Connolly, Tom A6 Cooney, John A9 Corcoran, Kevin A31 Crosbie, Paddy A7 Cruise O’Brien, Máire A8 Cunningham, Mark A7 Cunningham, Noreen A30 Curran, Bob A29 Curriculum Development Unit A20, A30 Currie, Austin A9 Davison, Stephen A28 de Paor, Louis A25 Delany, Ronnie A9 Dent, Sarah A19 Dillon, Paddy A31 Doorley, Tom A10 Dorgan, Theo A25 Doyle, Evan A15 Doyle, Ken A9 Doyle, Patrick A9 Duggan, Barry A32 Ekin, Des A13, A17 Fahy, Bernadette A10 Fallon, Donal A18 Falvey, Pat A7 Feeney, Brian A9, A18, A20, A26 Flitcroft, Ian A16 Foley, Michael A17, A28 Gaffney, Sean A26 Gallagher, Mary A18

Gallimore, Andrew A8 Galvin, Tom A10 Gibney, John A18 Gilligan, Robbie A8 Good, Joe A17 Goodfellow, Damien A16 Granville, Gary A19 Grimason, Darryl A8 Gyalje Sherpa, Pemba A7 Hannigan, Dave A8, A19 Harkin, Greg A26 Hayden, Edward A15 Hayes, Paddy A32 Hayes, Tadhg A23 Healy, Shay A10 Hendrick, Dave A16 Hennessy, Marie A30 Hick, Gillian A7 Holland, Anne A28 Howard, Paul A32 Hughes, Brian A18 Hughes, Harry A30 Hunt, Gerry A16 Ingram, Martin A26 J Bourke, Edward J A19 Jancar, Drago A35 Jeffares, A. Norman A20, A25 Jess, Mervyn A19 Johnson, Ruth A19 Joyce, James A12 Keane, John B. A33 Kelly, Deirdre A6 Kelly, Michael A8 Kelters, Seamus A24 Kenna, Shane A18 Kennedy, John A12 Kerrigan, Jo A11, A30 Kinsella, Thomas A25 Klaus, H.Gustav A10 Kohn, Roger A6 Kostick, Conor A17, A18, A30 Krieger, Carsten A24, A29 Lanigan, Susan A33 Lavelle, Des A30 Lennon, Tom A13 Lensmen Archive A24 Lepman, Jella A10 Litton, Helen A18 Llywelyn, Morgan A17, A20 Louise Gilligan, Ann A8 Mac a’Bháird, Natasha A27 Mac Uistin, Liam A11, A21 Maclean, Malcolm A25 MacSwiney Brugha, Máire A8 Madden, Martine A33 Manning, Mary A6 Marnell, Josephine B. A14 Massey, Eithne A29 May Murphy, Judy A23 McAfee, Patrick A6

McCann, Sean A23 McCarthy, Justine A32 McConville, Rory A16 McCoole, Sinéad A19 McEneaney, Eamonn A30 McGarry, Patsy A8 McGinn, Pat A30 McGoldrick, Sean A28 McGuinness, Frank A33 McGuire, Eamon A9 McMahon, Sean A13 Merriman, Brian A25 Mhac an tSaoi, Máire A25 Millar, Sam A34 Mills, Richard A30 Mitchell, Angus A18 Moore, Christy A37 Morrissy, Mary A33 Morrow, Alan A31 Murphy, Ann A32 Murphy, Brendan A24 Murphy, Colin A7, A2123, A31 Murphy, ColinC. A19, A33 Murphy, Joe A33 Ní Ghairbhi, Róisin A18 Ní Lamhna, Éanna A23 ní Laoghaire, Ide A27 O Brolchain, Honor A18 Ó Conaill, Seamus A21 Ó hAllmhuráin, Gearóid A20 O’Brien, Brendan A20 O’Brien, Deborah A11 O’Brien, Mary A12 O’Callaghan, John A18 O’Callaghan, Sean A37 O’Carroll, Brendan A14 O’Carroll-Kelly, Ross A13 O’Connell, Brian A10 O’Connor, Christy A29 O’Connor, Frank A25 O’Connor, Niamh A32 O’Connor, Ulick A36 O’Connor, Valerie A14, A15 O’Dea, Donal A21-23, A31 O’Donnell, Daniel A10 O’Donnell, Margaret A7 O’Donnell, Ruan A20 O’Dowd, Niall A9 O’Driscoll, Eileen A15 O’Keeffe, Padraig A9 O’Kelly, Seumas A13 O’Leary, Olivia A26 O’Reilly, Brendan A21, A22 O’Reilly, Peter A27 O’Shea, Joe A7 O’Toole, Joe A10 Otto Simms, George A20 Parkes, Louise A28 Pavloff, Franck A13 Pearson, Peter A6 Pierce, Nicola A7, A9 Pizzari, Luca A16

Power, Frances A31 Quinn, Feargal A11 Quinn, John A9 Redican, Sue A30 Reichental, Tomi A7 Richardson, Neil A19 Riegel, Ralph A9, A29, A32 Rieley, Abigail A32 Rowan, Kate A27 Rowley, Eddie A8, A10 Roy, James A27 Ryan, Paul A23 Sheridan, Michael A32 Siggins, Gerard A28 Slavin, Michael A28 Sliney, Will A16 Somers, Dermot A19 Spencer, Britt A16 St. John Gogarty, Oliver A13 Stagles, Joan A30 Stagles, Ray A30 Sweeney, Eamonn A21 Taylor, Alice A35-36 Touher, Patrick A10 Waldron, Robert A35 Walsh, Stephen A17 Watson, Philip A30 Webb, Mary A27 Whelan, Fergus A36 White Lennon, Biddy A15 Wilde, Oscar A12 Williams, Paul A32 Wyse Jackson, John A25 Zag A23 Zapico, Alfonso A12 Zappone, Katherine A8 Zig A23

Front cover image from Irish Thatch by Emma Byrne. See page 24.

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A Note from the Publisher For a catalogue covering 2016, it’s impossible to ignore the centenary of Dublin’s 1916 rising, many leaders of which were writers, including Patrick Pearse, James Connolly and Joseph Plunkett – all featured in our groundbreaking 16 Lives series. Our Brandon imprint provides thrilling new crime fiction from Sheila Bugler and Sam Millar, and there are plenty of laughs with In the Name of Jaysus!, You Know You’re Irish When and The Little Book of Irish Beards. Sport is well represented with Punching Above Their Weight, The Balls.ie Guide to Life and Six Nations, Two Stories, and Irish culture and people are celebrated in Irish Thatch by Emma Byrne, and The Women by the beloved Alice Taylor. Take time to browse our list; there’s lots more here, and on obrien.ie.

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1014 A17 100 Words 100 Books A12 1913: Larkin’s Labour War A16 1950s, The A24 1960s, The A24 1970s, The A24 1980s, The A24 20 Things to do in Dublin before you go for a feckin’ pint A31 2nd feckin’ book of Irish Slang A22 Across the River A36 Afraid of the Dark A32 After the Wake A12 All Hell Will Break Loose A9 All in the Cooking A14 Ambassadors on Horseback A28 American Skin A35 And Time Stood Still A35 Anyush A33 Aran Islands, The A30 Arimathea A33 Arkle: The Legend of ‘Himself’ A28 Around Ireland on a Bike A31 At War With The Empire A16 Babyface Goes to Hollywood A8 balls.ie Guide to Life, The A27 Beautiful Landscapes of Ireland A24 Before the Dawn A37 Best of Irish Festive Cooking A15 Best of Irish Home Baking A15 Best of Irish Meat Recipes A15 Best of Irish Potato Recipes A15 Best of Irish Soups A15 Best of Irish Traditional Cooking A15 Best-Loved Oscar Wilde A25 Best-Loved Yeats A25 Bewitched Land, A A29 Big Book of Simplex Crosswords, The A12 Big Jim A16 Black Widow, The A32 Black’s Creek A34 Blasket Island Guide, The A30 Blasket Islands, The A30 Blood Upon the Rose A16 Bloodied Field, The A17 Bloodstorm A34 Bodhrán Makers, The A33 book of deadly Irish Quotations A22 book of feckin’ Irish Slang A22 Book of Feckin’ Irish Trivia, The A23 book of Irish Songs A22 book of luvely Irish Recipes A22 Boycott A33 Bread on the Table A15 Break-Out! A32 Brendan the Navigator A20 Brian Boru A16 Bridge of Children’s Books, A A10

Brown Morning A13 Butler’s Pantry, The A15 Cage Eleven A37 Castles of Ireland A29 Celtic Book of Days A11 Celtic Decorative Art A11 Celtic Magic Tales A11 Celtic Names for Children A27 Celtic Tales of Enchantment A11 Celtic Warrior A16 Celtic Way of Life A20 Chisellers, The A14 Christy Moore Songbook, The A37 Con Colbert A18 Connemara Marble A17 Country Days A36 Course, The A14 Coward if I Return, A Hero if I Fall, A A19 Crazy Love A13 Croagh Patrick A30 Crowning the Customer A11 Dark Place, The A34 Dark Times, Decent Men A19 Darkness of Bones, The A34 De Valera in America A19 Dead of Winter A34 Death in December A32 Death on the Hill A32 Deep Deception A32 Detective A6 Discover Waterford A30 Dissent into Treason A36 Do You Remember? A35 Driving Instructor’s Handbook, The A26 Dublin 1913 A19 Dublin City of Literature A30 Dublin Documentary, A A25 Dublin Wit A23 Dubliners A12 Dublinia A19 Éamonn Ceannt A18 Easter Rising, The A30 Edward Daly A18 Endurance A19 Enemy of the Empire A9 Evening with Alice Taylor A36 Exploring Newgrange A21 Exploring the Book of Kells A20 Exploring the World of Colmcille A20 Eyewitness A24 Fear of the Collar A10 feckin’ book of Bankers A22 Feckin’ book of Everything Irish, The A22 Feckin’ book of Irish History A22 feckin’ book of Irish Insults A22 Feckin’ Book of Irish Love A22 feckin’ book of Irish Sayings A22 feckin’ book of Irish Sex & Love A22 feckin’ book of Irish Stuff A22 First Citizen A8 Follow Your Dream A10 Fond Memory A27

Food for Friends A15 Food to Love A15 Four Roads to Dublin A6 Freedom of Angels A10 Fridge in a Denim Jacket!, The A23 Gangland A32 Gap of the North, The A30 General, The A32 Giant’s Causeway, The A30 Gift of a Garden, The A35 Gift of the Gab A23 Golden Book – Belfast, The A31 Golden Book – Ireland, The A31 Golden Book of Dublin, The A31 Grand National, The A28 Granny, The A14 Granuaile A16 Great Irish Writing A13 Guinness Story, The A19 Hidden Soldier A9 History’s Daughter A8 Holy Terrors A9 Hope and History A37 Horslips A7 Hostage A32 House of Memories A36 Hunting Shadows A34 I Am in Blood A33 I Was a Boy in Belsen A7 In The Blood A28 In The Name of Jaysus! A21 Inside the GPO 1916 A17 Insider A9 Ireland Glorious Landscapes A24 Ireland in Pictures A24 Ireland Painted A30 Ireland’s Coast A24 Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way A29 Irish Bread Baking for Today A14 Irish Bride’s Survival Guide, The A27 Irish Cooking A15 Irish Dad’s Survival Guide, The A27 Irish Eye, An A37 Irish Gardener’s Handbook, The A26 Irish Journal, An A37 Irish Love Poems A25 Irish Pregnancy Book, The A27 Irish Proverbs & Sayings A26 Irish Stone Walls A6 Irish Thatch A24 Irish Voice, An A9 Irish Voice, An A37 Irish Wit A23 James Connolly A18 James Joyce A12 Joe Cahill A9 Joey Dunlop A28 John Charles McQuaid A9 John Hunt A10 John MacBride A18 Joseph Plunkett A18 Joy, The A32 Joyce We Knew, The A36

Joyce’s Pupil A35 Kathleen Clarke A8 Kerry Walks A31 Killing of the Tinkers, The A35 Kinane A28 Kings of September A28 Lansdowne Road A28 Last Armada, The A17 Last Man Standing A29 Leabhar Mòr, An A25 Legendary Ireland A29 Little Book of Celtic Names, The A27 Little Book of Irish Beards, The A21 Looking Under Stones A10 Mammy, The A14 Margo: Queen of Country & Irish A7 Mean Streets A32 Michael Mallin A18 Michael O’Hanrahan A18 Midnight Court, The A25 Mind Your Own Business A11 Miraculous Parish, The A25 Miseducation Years, The A13 More Stuff Irish People Love A21 Most Famous Irish People You’ve Never Heard Of, The A7 Mother from Hell A9 Mournes Walks, The A31 Muck and Merlot A10 Murder, Mutiny & Mayhem A7 New Ireland, The A37 Night Before Christmas, The A36 No Ordinary Women A19 Nobody Will Believe You A6 Nothing to Declare A32 Now That’s What I Call A Big Feckin’ Irish Book A22 O’Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport A21 O’Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music A20 O’Brien Pocket History of the IRA A20 Old Ways, Old Secrets A11 On the Brinks A34 On The Road A10 Orange Mocha-Chip Frappuccino Years, The A13 Orange Order, The A19 Our Joe A8 Our Lives Out Loud A8 Parish, The A36 Paróiste Míorúilteach, An A25 Party Animals A26 Past Darkness A34 People, Politics and Power A26 Perfect Name for your Baby, The A27 Peter Pearson’s Decorative Dublin A6 Picture of Dorian Gray, The A12 Politicians and Other Animals A26 Power Game , The A26

Priest Hunters, The A19 PS ... I Scored the Bridesmaids A13 Punching Above Their Weight A28 Quench the Lamp A35 Reading the Water A8 Red is the Rose A25 Redemption Factory, The A34 Rising of Bella Casey, The A33 Roger Casement A18 Rowan Gillespie – Looking for Orion A6 Rules of the Road A26 Saint Patrick A20 Same Age as the State, The A8 Scrapper, The A14 Seán Heuston A18 Seán MacDiarmada A18 Secret Dublin Diary of Gerard Manley Hopkins, The A35 Selected Writings A37 Short History of Ireland’s Famine, A A20 Short History of Ireland’s Rebels, A A20 Short History of Ireland’s Writers, A A20 Short History of the Troubles, A A20 SIMPLEX Crosswords from The Irish Times A12 Single Obsession A13 Sinn Féin A26 Six Nations, Two Stories A27 Skellig Story, The A30 Sold into Marriage A10 Stakeknife A26 Staying the Distance A9 Stolen Village, The A17 Stone Buildings A6 Stone Heart A13 Street and Other Stories, The A37 Strong Words, Brave Deeds A10 Strongbow A17 Stuff Irish People Love A21 Sudoku Solved A12 Summit, The A7 Surge A33 Sworn to Silence A9 Táin, The A11 Tales from the Home Farm A8

Teenage Dirtbag Years, The A13 Terence MacSwiney A8 Terrible Beauty, A A25 The ‘S’ Word A27 There’s an Egg in my Soup ... A10 This is My Life A10 Thomas Clarke A18 Thomas MacDonagh A18 Three Kings A29 Time Traveller’s Guide to Life, the Universe & Everything, A A16 To Hell or Barbados A37 To School Through the Fields A35 Tony Gregory A8 Trading Paces A8 Tumbling in the Hay A13 Ulysses A12 Vet Among the Pigeons A7 Vet on the Loose A7 Village, The A36 Waiting Game, The A34 Weaver’s Grave, The A13 Wee Book of Irish Wit and Malarkey, The A23 West Cork Walks A31 West Cork: A Place Apart A30 West of Ireland Walks A31 What are we feckin’ like? A23 When Love Comes to Town A13 White Feathers A33 Who’s Feckin’ Who in Irish History A22 Wild Dublin A23 Wild Food A15 Wild Irish Women A7 Will to Win, The A9 Willie Pearse A18 Winners All A28 Wit of Oscar Wilde, The A23 Woman of the House, The A36 Women, The A35 Yeats and Sligo A36 You Know You’re Irish When ... A21 Your Dinner’s Poured Out A7 Your life only a Gazillion times better A23

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BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR

CELTIC

See pages A6-A10

Nobody Will Believe You

New books from The O’Brien Press

A truly shocking story of a young girl whose stepfather abused her and how she finally contacted the police and made a full statement. 978-1-84717-668-4

FOOD AND DRINK

See page A11

Detective: A Life Upholding the Law

The inside story of a lifetime fighting crime, from small local crimes to major national and international investigations. 978-1-84717-772-8

See pages A14-A15

Old Ways, Old Secrets

All in the Cooking

Exploring the legends, special places and treasured practices of old, Jo Kerrigan reveals a rich world beneath Ireland’s modern layers. 978-1-84717-281-5

Relearn all the classic recipes you perfected as a teenager! 978-1-84717-787-2

Irish Bread Baking for Today

Find out how easy it is to whip up a batch of griddle cakes or bake a gorgeous Irish soda loaf! 978-1-84717-722-3

HISTORY/16 LIVES

GRAPHIC NOVELS

See pages A17-A21

See page A16

Granuaile: Queen of Storms

An astounding and sometimes tragic tale of Ireland’s own Queen of Storms brought to life in this beautiful graphic novel. 978-1-84717-671-4

16Lives

Four more titles in this ambitious biographical series. Sixteen men were executed for their role in the Easter Rising 1916: here their lives and sacrifices are explored in full.

978-1-84717-270-9

978-1-84717-335-5

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A Time Traveller’s Guide to Life, the Universe and Everything

This innovative graphic novel pairs the narrative with fantastic, whimsical artwork to make difficult concepts clear – and explain life, the universe and (almost) everything! 978-1-84717-728-5

Inside the GPO

A gripping personal account of the revolutionary years 1916 to 1921. 978-1-84717-718-6

HUMOUR

PHOTOGRAPHY

See pages A21-A23

See page A24

Irish Thatch

A celebration of Irish thatch, from pubs and shops to homes. 978-1-84717-692-9

You Know You’re Irish When ... So how Irish are you? Check out this book of Irish-isms to see just how ‘green’ you really are! 978-1-84717-778-0

In the Name of Jaysus!

A hilarious rant about all of the maddening things we have to put up with in Ireland. 978-1-84717-771-1

The Little Book of Irish Beards

Sit back, relax and enjoy the celebration of the Irish beard! 978-1-84717-792-6

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A Terrible Beauty

A collection of poems written around the 1916 Rising, each carefully selected in a beautifully designed hardback. 978-1-84717-359-1

See pages A29-A31

See page A27

Irish Proverbs & Sayings

This beautifully designed hardback brings together a whole host of Ireland’s iconic sayings and proverbs. 978-1-84717-742-1

ANTHOLOGY

SPORT

Best-Loved Oscar Wilde

The Balls.ie Guide to Life

See page A25

TRAVEL/GUIDES

REFERENCE

The Irish Pregnancy Book

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

Castles of Ireland

Punching Above Their Weight

Six Nations, Two Stories

Joey Dunlop

The perfect reference for all Irish mothers-to-be, from a trusted expert. 978-1-84717-814-5

Take a photographic journey along the Wild Atlantic Way with this sumptuous book of 200 photographs, maps, and quotations about the west coast of Ireland. 978-1-84717-696-7

A tour of more than sixty Irish castles, from the earliest stone castles such as Dublin Castle to the fortified manor houses such as Red Hugh O’Donnell’s Donegal Castle 978-1-84717-667-7

See pages A27-A29

New books from The O’Brien Press

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New books from The O’Brien Press

POETRY

An essential introduction to Oscar Wilde’s extraordinary life and work is accompanied by stimulating commentary and stylish design. 978-1-84717-729-2

Get your sport-life balance in order with this humorous and witty compendium of Irish life right now. 978-1-84717-785-8

A gripping account of the history, heritage, successes and failures of Irish boxing. 978-1-84717-686-8

2015: A golden year for Irish rugby. Enjoy a match-by-match breakdown of both the men’s and women’s tournaments, following each team’s journey which ultimately led to victory. 978-1-84717-791-9

Available for the first time in paperback, this book captures Joey in action and all his triumphant racing moments. 978-1-84717-685-1

See pages A33-A37

The Women

A reflective and uplifting account about rural life by the bestselling author of To School Through the Fields. 978-1-84717-788-9

I Am In Blood

‘A disturbing, unsettling, dynamic, and intensely hard-hitting read; once you start, you really won’t be able to stop.’ lovereading.co.uk 978-1-84717-695-0

Arimathea (B-Format)

‘The great spirit of Frank McGuinness radiates in this magnificent novel.’ Sebastian Barry 978-1-84717-766-7

Past Darkness

The fourth installment in the best selling Karl Kane detective series by Sam Millar. 978-1-84717-766-7

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ARCHITECTURE/ART Peter Pearson’s Decorative Dublin Peter Pearson A feast for the eye, celebrating the city’s decorative surfaces in ironwork, brickwork, stone, glass, plaster; its fanlights, doors and windows. Peter Pearson describes the rich and abundant decorative details that combine to make Dublin a visually rich and historically textured city. Illustrated throughout with over 100 photos.

Four Roads to Dublin A History of Rathmines, Ranelagh and Leeson Street Deirdre Kelly A fascinating journey through the rich history, streetscape, architecture and lives of the famous inhabitants of Dublin’s most important eighteenth- and nineteenth-century suburbs. Illustrated with maps, photos and drawings. 256 pages/photographs, maps €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-702-8 Rights available W

Irish Stone Walls History, Building, Conservation Patrick McAfee A unique guide to Ireland’s famous stone walls, from a master stone-mason. The variety and beauty of traditional walls and buildings is explained, alongside step-by-step instructions on building your own stone walls.

160 pages/full colour €19.99 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-784-4 Rights available W

176 pages/illustrations €19.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-234-1 Rights available W

Rowan Gillespie – Looking for Orion Roger Kohn A fascinating glimpse into the world of renowned Irish sculptor Rowan Gillespie. A highly illustrated, sensitively designed book which provides an insight into the creative process as well as an alluring catalogue of Rowan’s work.

Stone Buildings Conservation, Restoration, History Patrick McAfee The follow-up book to the best-selling Irish Stone Walls. Describes how to build, conserve and renovate stone buildings using authentic, age-old techniques, including lime mortars, lime washes and other finishes. 224 pages/illustrations €19.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-210-5 Rights available W

160 pages/illustrations €30.00 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-076-7 Rights available W(EL)

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Detective A Life Upholding the Law Tom Connolly Tom Connolly joined An Garda Síochána in 1955, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. His early days on the force were spent in various villages and towns around Ireland, tracking petty thieves, raiding pubs and patrolling country roads on his bicycle. Back then, before the dawn of DNA profiling, policemen relied on local knowledge and intuition – as well as careful evidence-gathering and interrogation techniques – to make their cases. Over his forty-year career, Connolly rose to the rank of Detective Superintendent, working on high-profile thefts, assaults and murders with the National Technical Bureau. This fascinating memoir offers an insight into the day-to-day work of the gardaí, and celebrates the courage and dedication of all those who risk their lives to keep us safe. 304 pages €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-772-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-801-5 Rights available W

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Nobody Will Believe You A young girl abused by her stepfather. A true story of unbreakable courage. Mary Manning Mary was ten years old when she first met her stepfather, Sean McDarby. From the very beginning he seemed to pay her special attention; his praise and compliments quickly won her trust. Then he started touching her in ways she didn’t like. When she was twelve, he raped her. The next twenty years were filled with harrowing abuse as McDarby continued to rape Mary, leading to the births of five of her children. Finally, after years of abuse – years when doctors and social workers turned a blind eye to her situation and justice was denied at every turn – Mary found the strength and courage to break free. Against the odds she created a safe place for her children and reclaimed her life. This is Mary’s inspirational story of courage and survival. 320 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-668-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-751-3 Rights available W Rights sold B/C & EUxIR (EL)

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Murder, Mutiny & Mayhem The Blackest-Hearted Villains from Irish History Joe O’Shea This dramatic and entertaining book explores the obscure and unbelievable stories of the Irish throughout history; read about notorious grave-robbers, slavers and mercenaries, drug lords, pirates and cannibals – all hailing from Ireland.

Wild Irish Women Extraordinary Lives from History Marian Broderick A marvellous collection of over seventy biographies, detailing the lives of extraordinary women from Ireland’s past – from patriots to pirates, warriors to writers and mistresses to male impersonators.

Your Dinner’s Poured Out Paddy Crosbie Dublin 1913 to 1930, a tumultuous and exciting time in the city’s history. Paddy Crosbie catches that tumult and conveys that excitement in this childhood memoir of city life. A cast of brilliant characters surround the young Crosbie, all vividly etched into hilarious life. Here is a born storyteller.

The Summit How Triumph Turned to Tragedy on K2’s Deadliest Days Pat Falvey & Pemba Gyalje Sherpa On 1 August 2008, tragedy struck the thirty-four climbers from seven international expeditions climbing to the summit of K2. A gripping eye-witness account of one of mountaineering’s most controversial disasters.

I Was a Boy in Belsen Tomi Reichental with Nicola Pierce Tomi Reichental, who lost 35 members of his family in the Holocaust and was the subject of the documentary ‘Till The Tenth Generation’, gives his account of being imprisoned as a child at BergenBelsen concentration camp.

The Most Famous Irish People You’ve Never Heard Of Colin Murphy Irish people have left their mark on virtually every corner of the globe. This fascinating book tells the stories of the Irish who are justly celebrated in their adopted homelands, but virtually unknown in Ireland.

256 pages/photographs €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-299-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-531-1 Rights available W

224 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-304-1 Rights available W

304 pages €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-227-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-451-2 Rights available W Rights sold CZ

368 pages/photographs €12.95 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-368-3 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-461-1 Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN

320 pages/photographs €24.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-643-1 Rights available W Rights sold CZ • PO

424 pages €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-163-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-446-8 Rights available W

Horslips Tall Tales: The Official Biography Mark Cunningham One of Ireland’s greatest and most important bands tell their story in their own words – the gigs, the compositions, the recordings, the tours, the heartbreaking split and the triumphant comeback. With a wealth of photographs and memorabilia.

Margo: Queen of Country & Irish The Promise and the Dream Margaret O’Donnell The official memoir of Margo O’Donnell. For over forty-five years now the name ‘Margo’ has been synonymous with everything that is positive and enriching in Country and Irish music. This is the story of her life, the successes and difficult times, in her own words.

Vet on the Loose Gillian Hick A highly amusing account of the author’s work as a vet in Dublin and in the wilds of County Wicklow. As well as animals and their ailments, she has to contend with matchmaking mothers and macho farmers who want to know ‘where is the real vet?’

Vet Among the Pigeons Gillian Hick A great variety of stories from the everyday life of a vet. Six-foot-long snakes, hefty bulls, tiny kittens, strange birds – and sometimes even stranger humans – they’re all here in a humorous, entertaining collection.

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Terence MacSwiney The Hunger Strike that Rocked an Empire Dave Hannigan A gripping, dramatic and poignant account of one man’s courageous stand against the might of an empire. 336 pages/photographs €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-182-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-437-6 Rights available W

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Our Joe Joe Dolan by the People who Knew him Best Eddie Rowley A treasure trove of memories of Joe Dolan. Featuring Ben Dolan, Larry Gogan, Brian D’Arcy, Daniel O’Donnell and many more.

The Same Age as the State Máire Cruise O’Brien An eloquent and elegant memoir, spanning eighty-one years of the remarkable life of Máire Cruise O’Brien – poet, scholar and diplomat.

First Citizen Mary McAleese and the Irish Presidency Patsy McGarry The remarkable story of a Belfast girl who became President of Ireland. Explores her achievements at home, including her involvement in the peace process, and her profile abroad.

Our Lives Out Loud In Pursuit of Justice and Equality Katherine Zappone & Ann Louise Gilligan Recounts the loving relationship of these two women who took a case for equality in marital recognition to the Irish Supreme Court.

Tony Gregory Robbie Gilligan The biography of a true Irish political legend, who made his name as a grass-roots community activist and went on to hold the balance of power in Ireland. A politician of rare integrity and passion, he helped to lift his people from poverty and neglect.

Kathleen Clarke Revolutionary Woman Kathleen Clarke A unique first-hand account of the most exciting period in Irish history. Widow, mother, revolutionary and Lord Mayor, this is the inside story of 1916, which Kathleen Clarke helped to plan alongside her husband, Tom Clarke.

Trading Paces From Rat Race to Hen Run Michael Kelly Michael Kelly and his wife were classic Celtic Cubs: now living happily in a leaky cottage in Dunmore East. A humorous and inspiring account of letting go of the Tiger.

Tales from the Home Farm Live More, Spend Less, Grow Your Own Food! Michael Kelly An invaluable guide to self-sufficiency at home, dispensed with humour and tales of the author’s own successes and failures!

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Reading the Water A Life Spent Fishing Darryl Grimason TV presenter Darryl Grimason conveys the passion for fishing that has inspired him since boyhood.

History’s Daughter Máire MacSwiney Brugha An intimate memoir from the only child of Terence MacSwiney, who died on hunger strike in 1920. Máire recalls her early childhood in Germany, her life in Ireland and her marriage to the son of Cathal Brugha. Includes rare photos, letters and documents.

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Babyface Goes to Hollywood Fighters, Mobsters & Film Stars: The Jimmy McLarnin Story Andrew Gallimore Jimmy McLarnin embodied the American Dream – an Irish immigrant rising to be one of the Depression era’s greatest attractions. A true, rags-to-riches story. 336 pages/photographs €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-116-0 Rights available W

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The Will to Win Seán Boylan with John Quinn The story of manager Seán Boylan who made Meath a potent force in Gaelic F ootball – winning four All-Ireland titles. 288 pages/photographs €24.95 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-004-0 Rights available W

Sworn to Silence A Young Boy. An Abusive Priest. A Buried Truth. Brendan Boland A story which the Irish Catholic church kept secret for almost four decades. This important book presents a candid and often moving firsthand account of events by Brendan Boland.

Joe Cahill A Life in the IRA Brendan Anderson A unique inside story from a lifelong member of the IRA, revealing the workings of this paramilitary organisation over sixty years.

Insider Gerry Bradley’s Life in the IRA Gerry Bradley with Brian Feeney For the first time, an IRA activist tells his life story without approval from the IRA, from his involvement as a young Belfast teenager to more serious activities.

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Enemy of the Empire Life as an International Undercover IRA Activist Eamon McGuire Eamon McGuire’s IRA activities forced him to go on the run, hiding in remote parts of Africa. Captured by the CIA, he spent several years in prisons in South Africa, Ireland and the US.

All Hell Will Break Loose Austin Currie The fascinating story of a veteran of Irish and Northern Irish politics. Currie gives a behindthe-scenes account of the people and events that changed the history of Northern Ireland, and how violence affected his own family.

Holy Terrors Michael Clemenger Chilling, passionate and unflinching, this is the story of how one boy survived the terrors of Ireland’s notorious institutions and made a real life for himself.

An Irish Voice Niall O’Dowd The remarkable account of an Irish emigrant to the US who became a publisher, a leading advocate for immigration reform, played a pivotal role in the Northern Ireland peace process, and became known as ‘the authentic voice of the Irish in America’.

John Charles McQuaid Ruler of Catholic Ireland John Cooney An important and revealing biography of the enigmatic cleric whose iron rule influenced all aspects of life in Ireland for three decades.

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Mother from Hell Two Brothers. A Sadistic Mother. A Childhood Destroyed Ken Doyle & Patrick Doyle with Nicola Pierce The harrowing tale of two brothers subjected to deprivation, beatings and humiliation at the hands of their own mother, which continued despite numerous official reports of abuse. 256 pages/€11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-143-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-430-7 Rights available W/Rights sold B/C & EUxIR (EL)

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Hidden Soldier An Irish Legionnaire’s Wars from Bosnia to Iraq Padraig O’Keeffe with Ralph Riegel The extraordinary story of life and training in the French Foreign Legion, UN and NATO missions in Cambodia and Bosnia, and security work in the killing fields of Iraq and Haiti. 336 pages/photographs €9.99 pb eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-622-6 Rights available W

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Staying the Distance Ronnie Delany In 1956 Ronnie Delany won the gold medal in the 1500m Olympic final in Melbourne, setting a new Olympic record in the process. The life and career of one of Ireland’s best-loved sportsmen written in his own engaging style.

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‘Harrowing’ The Kingdom 424 pages/€11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-187-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-429-1 Rights available W/Rights sold B/C & EUxIR (EL) • F

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On The Road Shay Healy Go ‘on the road’ with Shay, ride pillion with Roy Rogers, sing in Tammy Wynette’s bath, admire the Picasso in Andy Williams’s loo. Meet Johnny Cash and a host of others that Shay Healy has interviewed as an entertainer, songwriter, TV host and documentary filmmaker.

A Bridge of Children’s Books Jella Lepman The inspiring autobiography of a remarkable and determined woman, Jella Lepman, founder of the International Youth Library (IYL) and the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).

Muck and Merlot A book about food, wine and muddy boots Tom Doorley Tom Doorley interweaves stories of his life and career as a food and wine writer, uncorking hard-earned wisdom on the growing and consuming of food, wine and environmental matters.

John Hunt The Man, The Medievalist, The Connoisseur Brian O’Connell The long awaited biography of one of the most remarkable and fascinating figures of the 20th century art scene, who left a continuing legacy to Ireland in the form of the restored Bunratty Castle.

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Fear of the Collar My Terrifying Childhood in Artane Patrick Touher Patrick Touher recounts the physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by the brutal Christian Brothers who ran Artane Industrial School for boys in the 1940s. 288 pages/photographs €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-727-1 Rights available W Rights sold BC & EUxIR (EL)

Sold into Marriage One Girl’s Living Nightmare Sean Boyne The true story of a sixteen-year-old Irish girl sold by her father to an elderly farmer for money, a Morris Mini car and the promise of land. A shocking account of cruelty, greed and chauvinism in 1970s Ireland. 192 pages eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-502-1 Rights available W/Rights sold F

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Follow Your Dream Daniel O’Donnell Daniel’s memories, hopes, ambitions, regrets and dreams. He talks about the early years, his success, and the things in life that mean most to him. Now updated to include Daniel’s account of his wedding day, complete with previously unseen photographs. 176 pages/B&W & colour photographs €14.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-872-8 Rights available W

Freedom of Angels Surviving Goldenbridge Orphanage Bernadette Fahy Bernadette Fahy describes the harsh regime at Goldenbridge Orphanage and its effects on her life as a child and thereafter. 224 pages €10.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-595-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-775-9 Rights available W

Strong Words, Brave Deeds The Poetry, Life and Times of Thomas O’Brien, Volunteer in the Spanish Civil War Ed. H. Gustav Klaus Tom O’Brien (1914–1974) was co-founder of The O’Brien Press, and also father, poet and soldier. The story of his eventful life and times.

This is My Life Mary Byrne with Eddie Rowley The remarkable life of Mary Byrne, including her early days, her life-changing experience on X-Factor, the release of her first solo album, ‘Mine and Yours’, and performing with Neil Diamond at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Looking Under Stones Roots, Family and a Dingle Childhood Joe O’Toole Former senator Joe O’Toole’s witty and engaging recollections of growing up in Dingle in the 1950s.

There’s an Egg in my Soup ... and other adventures of an Irishman in Poland Tom Galvin Unfathomable bus timetables, inexplicable traditions and truly bizarre soup – Poland in the 1990s, viewed through the eyes of this Irish resident, was a strange place indeed!

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BUSINESS Crowning the Customer How to become Customer-Driven Feargal Quinn An essential and practical business guide on how to keep your customers coming back for more, from one of Ireland’s most successful entrepreneurs. An international bestseller. 160 pages €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-952-7 ISBN 978-1-84717-450-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-568-7 Rights available W Rights sold AR • CH • DA • G •FI • I • J • KO • RU • SP • SW • TH • US

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Mind Your Own Business Survive and Thrive in Good Times and Bad Feargal Quinn Senator Feargal Quinn uses real-life examples from the first two series of RTÉ TV’s hit programme, Feargal Quinn’s Retail Therapy, as well as valuable experiences gained in his fifty-year career in business, to explain exactly how to do make your business work. 160 pages €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-547-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-518-2 Rights available W

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Old Ways, Old Secrets Pagan Ireland in Today’s World Jo Kerrigan So many of today’s Irish traditions reach back to our ancient past, to the natural world: climbing to the summit of a mountain at harvest time; circling a revered site three, seven or nine times in a sun-wise direction; hanging offerings on a thorn tree; bringing the ailing and infirm to a sacred well. Old Ways, Old Secrets shows us how to uncover the wisdom of the past, as fresh as it is ancient. 352 pages/photographs €16.99 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-281-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-754-4 Rights available W

Celtic Decorative Art A Living Tradition Deborah O’Brien Decorative arts in the Celtic culture are world-renowned for their beauty, intricacy and symbolism. This new book uses many of the ancient sources as inspiration, creating new patterns and designs which will both inspire and encourage readers. 80 pages/full colour €12.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-598-7 Rights available W

Celtic Tales of Enchantment Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Shane Johnson & Russell Barnett Four fascinating stories from the magical world of ancient Celtic lore about the legendary Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Fianna. 96 pages/illustrated €4.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-692-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-472-7 Rights available W

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iving in West Cork, and having through every corner travelled of Ireland, I am always struck by way in which the the natural Otherworld and its spirits are taken Wherever you for granted. go, you will find evidence of ancient and traditions beliefs, customs that continue to this day. Why practices whose do we still observe origin and purpose we have complete Or have we? Do ly forgotten? the people of Ireland still, deep conscious, retain in the subbeliefs that were already old when arrived on these Christianity shores? Do we still instinctively time when nature reach towards and the cycle of a the seasons were importance, and of paramount the spirits that governed the circle were honoured of the year as they should be? In this book, I have presented evidence that the still very much old ways are with us. Festivals celebrated with and enthusiasm great energy may now bear the name of various saints, but 9

The Táin Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Donald Teskey The most famous Irish legend of all – the tale of the great battle between the warrior Cúchulainn and his friend, Ferdia. 112 pages/B&W €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-288-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-388-1 Rights available W

Celtic Magic Tales Liam Mac Uistin Illus. Maria A Negrin The rich lore of magic from the ancient Celts fills these stories of the love quest of Mir and Aideen, the adventure of the sons of Tuireann, the mischievous Bricriu, and the famous love epic of Deirdre. 96 pages/illustrated €4.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-341-9 Rights available W

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The Big Book of Simplex Crosswords From The Irish Times Mary O’Brien SIMPLEX 1 and 2, in one volume! Get your brain in gear with this bumper collection of the ever-popular crossword from The Irish Times. Twice as many crosswords to give you twice as much entertainment! 288 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-179-5 Rights available W

SIMPLEX Crosswords from The Irish Times Mary O’Brien Hugely popular, with a regular following, these are the perfect fix for crossword addicts. All six books have 144 pages and sixty crosswords.

All priced at €7.99 pb SIMPLEX 1: ISBN 978-0-86278-192-7 SIMPLEX 2: ISBN 978-0-86278-226-9 SIMPLEX 3: ISBN 978-0-86278-260-3 SIMPLEX 4: ISBN 978-0-86278-409-6 SIMPLEX 5: ISBN 978-0-86278-565-9 SIMPLEX 6: ISBN 978-0-86278-669-4 Rights available W

Sudoku Solved John Kennedy Sixty puzzles, graded from easy to fiendish. In case you are feeling a little brain-dead, there are even puzzles for kids of all ages! 160 pages €7.95 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-959-6 Rights available W

FICTION See also Brandon fiction. Page A33 Ulysses James Joyce The grand Dublin Illustrated Edition, endorsed by The James Joyce Centre, meticulously recreates the 1922 text.

James Joyce Portrait of a Dubliner Alfonso Zapico Award-winning artist Alfonso Zapico presents the life of James Joyce in vibrant graphic novel form, with evocative writing and atmospheric drawings. A stunning one-of-a-kind publication, it recounts the amazing life of one of the world’s greatest writers.

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The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde Widely regarded as Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece, this classic work of gothic horror fiction is given a new look, with intriguing illustrations, quotable quotes and contemporaneous reviews.

Dubliners James Joyce Dubliners is perhaps the most engaging and accessible book by James Joyce: a collection of fantastic stories set in the Dublin of a bygone age. Includes an introduction by John Boyne. 256 pages €7.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-247-1 €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-556-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-523-6 Rights available W

After the Wake Brendan Behan Collected stories, including previously unpublished material. 160 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-031-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-730-8 Rights available W Rights sold G • DU

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100 Words 100 Books This collection represents a selection of the entries to 100 Words, 100 Books – a very short fiction competition on The Book Show on RTE Radio 1. 134 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-765-0 Rights available W

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Great Irish Writing The Best from The Bell Ed. Sean McMahon Extracts from The Bell, Ireland’s foremost literary magazine. Includes the work of Patrick Kavanagh, Flann O’Brien, Brendan Behan, Frank O’Connor and others.

Tumbling in the Hay Oliver St. John Gogarty The rowdy, exuberant lifestyle of a young medical student in Dublin, as enjoyed by Gogarty at the turn of the last century. A fascinating and witty insight into the period and the city.

Brown Morning Franck Pavloff The story of Charlie and his friend, who live in France during a time marked by the rise of an extreme totalitarian regime: the Brown State. Includes the original French text.

The Weaver’s Grave Seumas O’Kelly O’Kelly’s masterpiece, The Weaver’s Grave, and a selection of his short stories.

When Love Comes to Town Tom Lennon This humorous and original book deals honestly with the emotional crises faced by a gay teenager in modern Dublin.

Crazy Love Tom Lennon A gritty novel of the dual lifestyle of a successful high-flyer who seems to have it all – great job, fast car, beautiful wife and child – but who is also, secretly, an active homosexual.

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Stone Heart Des Ekin The secrets of the past have deadly consequences, as journalist Tara Ross discovers in her hunt for a brutal murderer. A fast-paced psychological thriller. 448 pages €7.61 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-584-0 Rights available W

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‘This is storytelling at its best. All the elements are here: love, pathos, humour, suspense’ THE BLOOMSBURY REVIEW 144 pages €5.02 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-152-1 Rights available W

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Single Obsession Des Ekin A prominent politician stands accused of homicide. A psychiatrist’s life is threatened. An investigative journalist is forced to put his career on the line. But where is the link? 480 pages €8.88 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-585-7 Rights available W

IT’S ROSS O’CARROLL-KELLY, ROYSH? The Miseducation Years So there I was, roysh, putting the ‘in’ in ‘in crowd’, hanging out, pick of the babes, bills from the old pair to fund the lifestyle I, like, totally deserve. But being a schools rugby legend has its downsides, roysh ... 256 pages/illustrations €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-852-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-440-6 Rights available W

The Orange Mocha-Chip Frappuccino Years So there I was, roysh, enjoying college life, college birds and, like, a major amount of socialising. Then, roysh, the old pair decide to mess everything up for me. I hadn’t, like, changed or treated them any differently, but the next thing I know, roysh, I’m out on the streets. Another focking day in paradise for me! 208 pages/illustrations €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-809-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-442-0 Rights available W/Rights sold RU

The Teenage Dirtbag Years So there I was, roysh, class legend, schools rugby legend, basically all-round legend, when someone decides you can’t, like, sit the Leaving Cert four times. Well that put a focking spanner in the works. I may be beautiful, roysh, but I’m not stupid, and this much I totally know: college rocks! 272 pages/illustrations €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-849-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-441-3 Rights available W

PS ... I Scored the Bridesmaids So there I was, roysh, twenty-three years of age, still, like, gorgeous, living off my legend as a schools rugby player, scoring the birds, being the man, when all of a sudden, roysh, life becomes a total mare. For fock’s sake, Ross O’Carroll-Kelly doesn’t do love. 272 pages/illustrations €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-890-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-443-7 Rights available W

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BRENDAN O’CARROLL’S HILARIOUS AGNES BROWNE TRILOGY The Mammy The life and times, joys and sorrows of Agnes Browne, mother of all the Brownes. A book of hilarious incidents, glorious characters, and an unruly passion for life. Filmed as Agnes Browne by Anjelica Huston and a hit with audiences worldwide, it also introduces the world of the international smash hit TV series and, of course, d’Movie. 176 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-322-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-294-5 Rights available W Rights sold AU/NZ • CH • CZ • DU • F • H • I • IN • J • P • PO • SA • SP • SW • US/CAN • FILM

Brendan O’Carroll is the star of the BAFTA winning Mrs Brown’s Boys TV series, the Good Mourning Mrs Brown stage show and d’Movie, all based on characters in the bestselling ‘Mrs Browne’ Trilogy.

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The Chisellers Book 2 of the ‘Mrs Browne’ Trilogy. Continuing the hilarious saga of the ups and downs, minor scrapes and major run-ins of the seven children of Agnes Browne. Full of joy, humour, pathos and Dublinese.

The Granny Book 3 of the ‘Mrs Browne’ Trilogy. At fortyseven years of age, Agnes, now thirteen years happily widowed, enters the 1980s with a fruit stall in Moore Street, a French lover and seven children …

The Scrapper Set in the rough world of the Dublin boxing circuit, Brendan introduces a new, largerthan-life character – Sparrow McCabe. A knockout!

The Course An assorted group of no-hopers sign on for a Positive Mental Attitude course run by a conman – but then the bona fide American supervisor arrives, threatening to shut down the course unless five out of six participants pass the test.

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All in the Cooking Josephine B. Marnell For many decades, All in the Cooking was the go-to book for anyone studying Home Economics in secondary school. Even today, it is an absolute gem to add to any cookbook collection, where you can relearn all the classic recipes you perfected as a teenager.

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Irish Bread Baking for Today Valerie O’Connor Irish Bread Baking for Today shows visitors to Ireland how easy it is to whip up a batch of griddle cakes, bake a gorgeous Irish soda loaf, even make your own butter. Recipes include: boxty and other potato breads, Guinness bread, spotted dog, griddle scones, spelt bread, and many, many more.

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Bread on the Table Baking Traditions for Today Valerie O’Connor A book for everyone; parents who want to put better bread in their kids’ lunchboxes, those who want to do things for themselves, save money in the process and have some fun in the kitchen.

Wild Food Nature’s Harvest: How to Gather, Cook and Preserve Evan Doyle & Biddy White Lennon How to forage, through the seasons, for our most common wild foods, from nettles to sloes. Traditional uses, preserving, gift ideas and over sixty recipes.

Food to Love Edward Hayden Whether you’re looking for something simple and delicious to cook on a week night, light bites for a family get-together or something more elaborate for a dinner party, then you’ll find the perfect recipe here.

Food for Friends Edward Hayden Instead of eating out, why not entertain at home? Let Edward Hayden guide you through a variety of great recipes for every occasion. Food for Friends makes eating in delicious and hassle-free – for you and your guests.

Irish Cooking Biddy White Lennon A real taste of Ireland in recipes that showcase the fine produce of our pasturelands and seas, traditional home baking, regional specialities and dishes for special occasions.

The Butler’s Pantry Recipes for All Seasons Eileen Bergin This beautiful full-colour cookbook is packed with mouth-watering, easy-to-follow recipes from The Butler’s Pantry. Dishes to enjoy all year round!

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BEST OF IRISH COOKERY SERIES Best of Irish Traditional Cooking Biddy White Lennon Sixty recipes to take you from starters to puddings. Choose from Seafood Chowder, Spiced Beef, Dublin Coddle, Kerry Apple Cakes … and many more.

Best of Irish Potato Recipes Biddy White Lennon Over fifty recipes featuring this most versatile vegetable: colcannon, boxty, potato breads and scones, salads and stews.

Best of Irish Home Baking Biddy White Lennon A wide range of breads, scones, tarts, cakes and biscuits is still baked every day in Irish homes. Biddy White Lennon selects over fifty of the most tempting recipes for enthusiastic bakers of every ability.

Best of Irish Soups Eileen O’Driscoll Forty mouth-watering soups for cold winter days and sunny summer brunches – each one nutritious, delicious and easy to make.

Best of Irish Festive Cooking Biddy White Lennon Recipes to celebrate Irish festivals, feast days and special occasions, as well as food for christenings, weddings and wakes.

Best of Irish Meat Recipes Biddy White Lennon Fifty inspiring recipes including favourites such as Irish Stew, Michaelmas roast goose, bacon and cabbage; local specialities; recipes from leading Irish chefs. Delicious and easy to follow.

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Granuaile Queen of Storms Dave Hendrick and Luca Pizzari Follow the astounding and sometimes tragic tale of Ireland’s own Queen of Storms, brought to life here in this beautiful retelling of one of Ireland’s greatest stories. 64 pages/colour €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-671-4 Rights available W

A Time Traveller’s Guide to Life, the Universe & Everything Ian Flitcroft and Britt Spencer Follow Einstein and his travelling companion through space and time. This innovative graphic novel pairs the narrative with fantastic, whimsical artwork to make difficult concepts clear – and explain life, the universe and (almost) everything! 208 pages €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-728-5 Rights available Europe, B/C ex CAN

1913: Larkin’s Labour War Gerry Hunt Dublin 1913 – a city of wealthy employers and poverty-stricken workers. These two worlds collided when ‘Big Jim’ Larkin took on the might of the business world. A dramatically-illustrated account of a dark time in Irish history. 64 pages/colour €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-583-0 Rights available W

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Blood Upon the Rose Easter 1916: The Rebellion that Set Ireland Free Gerry Hunt Irish Republicans occupy the GPO and other key locations around Dublin and prepare to take on the might of the British Army. This ground-breaking graphic novel vividly recreates these extraordinary events.

At War With The Empire Ireland’s Fight for Independence Gerry Hunt Ireland 1919: A struggle for independence, fought against the might of the British Army throughout the nation.The story of Ireland’s War of Independence brought to life in this stunning graphic novel from the author of Blood Upon the Rose.

Brian Boru Ireland’s Warrior King Damien Goodfellow The rise of a local chieftain to become High King of Ireland, fighting native and Danish invader alike in a whirlwind of constant conflict. An enthralling graphic novel that breathes new life into Ireland’s history.

Celtic Warrior The Legend of Cú Chulainn Will Sliney An epic saga of greed, sorcery and one man’s heroic sacrifice. In a powerfully graphic style he tells of the young warrior and his deeds, culminating in the bloody epic of the Táin Bó Cualingne. Cú Chulainn as you’ve never seen him before!

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Big Jim Jim Larkin and the 1913 Lockout Rory McConville Dublin 1913 was a place of poverty, tenements and sickness, where workers had no representation. James Larkin and the ITGWU led the workers against the Employers Federation in a conflict that would change the face of Irish society.

See page A12 for James Joyce: Portrait of a Dubliner. See also page C21 for children’s graphic novels.

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The Last Armada Siege of 100 Days: Kinsale 1601 Des Ekin Spain’s last attempt to undermine Queen Elizabeth’s British Empire took place in Kinsale, on Ireland’s south coast. The Armada, invited by Gaelic chieftains O’Neill and O’Donnell, was defeated following a harrowing siege and battle. The Last Armada brings a hugely important but neglected episode from history back to life.

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Inside the GPO 1916 A First-Hand Account Joe Good A first-hand account of the 1916 Rising and its aftermath brings alive the historic events that ushered in the beginnings of an independent Irish state. A Londoner and a member of the Irish Volunteers, Joe Good guarded the approach across O’Connell Bridge as the rebels took the centre of Dublin. He joined the garrison in the GPO, and describes at first hand the events of insurrection: the confusion, the heroism, and the tragedy of Easter Week.

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The Stolen Village Baltimore and the Barbary Pirates Des Ekin The bestselling true story of Irish slaves and pirates. In 1631 Barbary pirates kidnapped the inhabitants of Baltimore, West Cork in a daring night time raid. This is the story of the kidnap, sale in the slave markets of Algiers and the political fallout from the attack. Shortlisted for Irish Book of the Decade award 488 pages/illustrations €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-104-7 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-431-4 Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN

The Bloodied Field The Croke Park Killings on Bloody Sunday Michael Foley The extraordinary story of Bloody Sunday and the shooting in Croke Park that changed history forever, featuring the personal stories of those killed, of the police and military personnel, and of the families left shattered in the aftermath.

Strongbow The Norman Invasion of Ireland Conor Kostick A dramatic and absorbing account of bloodthirsty battles, unlikely alliances, sharp political twists and turns, hostages, slavery, wife-stealing and major figures such as Diarmait Mac Murchada, King of Leinster, and his arch rival Tigernán Ua Ruairc, Lord of Bréifne.

Connemara Marble Ireland’s National Gem Stephen Walsh Stephen Walsh shares the knowledge that he has gleaned over a lifetime of working with Connemara marble, outlining the history and landscape of Connemara, and the part that the quarrying and production of marble played in that story.

1014 Brian Boru & the Battle for Ireland Morgan Llywelyn The date was Good Friday, April 23rd in the Year of Our Lord 1014. The most ferocious battle ever fought in Ireland was about to begin ... Read about the life of Brian Boru and the battle that changed the course of Irish history in this exciting and accessible account.

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16LIVES The Easter Rising of 1916 was an attempt by armed revolutionaries to overthrow British rule in Ireland. A small group of Irishmen and Irishwomen seized key buildings in Dublin and fought a pitched battle with British soldiers for one week. The execution of sixteen men awakened a generation to the cause of Irish freedom. 16Lives will record the full story of those executed leaders. All books in the 16Lives series €14.99 pb with flaps and photographic sections. Rights available W NEW

Con Colbert John O’Callaghan A biography of Con Colbert, member of Na Fianna Éireann, the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Republican Brotherhood. Colbert commanded forces at Watkins’ brewery and Jameson’s distillery during the Easter Rising. He faced the firing squad at Kilmainham Gaol on 8 May 1916, aged twenty-seven.

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John MacBride Donal Fallon Biography of John MacBride, husband of Maud Gonne, who was executed as part of the 1916 Rising. He was not a member of the Irish Volunteers, but offered his services to Rising leader Thomas MacDonagh, and was at Jacob’s biscuit factory when that post was surrendered on Sunday, April 30, 1916.

Willie Pearse Róisin Ní Ghairbhí William “Willie” Pearse was a younger brother of Patrick Pearse, a leader of the Rising. He followed his brother into the Irish Volunteers and the Republican movement, taking part in the Easter Rising in 1916 at the General Post Office. Following the surrender he was court-martialled and sentenced to be shot. He was executed on 4 May 1916. 336 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-267-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-748-3

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Michael O’Hanrahan Conor Kostick Biography of Michael O’Hanrahan, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising. A journalist, novelist and fierce nationalist, he was quartermaster of the Irish Volunteers, in charge of getting and managing many of the arms used in the rebellion. 272 pages/ISBN 978-1-84717-335-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-805-3

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Thomas Clarke Helen Litton

James Connolly Lorcan Collins

Seán Heuston John Gibney

Roger Casement Angus Mitchell

Joseph Plunkett Honor O Brolchain

Michael Mallin Brian Hughes

Seán MacDiarmada Brian Feeney

Thomas MacDonagh Shane Kenna

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The Priest Hunters Colin C. Murphy Ireland in the aftermath of Cromwell – during this period Catholicism and Irish nationalism became inexorably linked and priests were outlawed. The Priest Hunters shines a light on the men who hunted them.

Endurance Heroic Journeys in Ireland Dermot Somers Follows in the footsteps of the epic journeys undertaken by legendary figures including Queen Medb, the Fianna, Brian Boru, Red Hugh O’Donnell, and O’Sullivan Beare, exploring the historical periods and varying landscape revealed by their travels.

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No Ordinary Women Irish Female Activists in the Revolutionary Years 1900–1923 Sinéad McCoole The fascinating, almost forgotten stories of over seventy of Ireland’s female revolutionaries. As WT Cosgrave said, it is ‘not possible to consider these women as ordinary females.’

De Valera in America The Rebel President’s 1919 Campaign Dave Hannigan In 1919 Eamon de Valera spent eighteen months in America publicising his nation’s plight and raising $5 million for the cause. His journey was filled with spying, personal vendettas, propaganda and assassination plots. The full story of an incredible campaign.

Dublinia The Story of Medieval Dublin Ed. Howard Clarke, Sarah Dent, Ruth Johnson A visually stunning, accessible and authoritative introduction to life in the medieval city, a fascinating, dramatic and significant period in Dublin’s long history.

The Orange Order Mervyn Jess Born out of bloodshed and shrouded in secrecy, the Orange Order is one of the most intriguing and controversial religion-based organisations in Europe. In this comprehensive history, BBC journalist Mervyn Jess strips away the Order’s mystery and myths.

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Dark Times, Decent Men Stories of Irishmen in World War II Neil Richardson Irish Book Award winner Neil Richardson presents his second highly illustrated war collection of dramatic first-hand stories. He shines a spotlight on some of the 130,000 ‘decent’ Irishmen and women who served in the ‘dark times’ of the Second World War. Seven thousand were never to return.

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Dublin 1913 Lockout & Legacy Gary Granville Dublin 1913: ‘Big Jim’ Larkin organised the workers into trade unions. Opposing him was a powerful business world. Includes rare photographs, newspaper accounts, writings and artwork on Dublin 1913. 176 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-361-4 Rights available W

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A Coward if I Return, A Hero if I Fall Stories of Irishmen in World War I Neil Richardson In 1914-1918, two hundred thousand Irishmen went to war. At least thirty-five thousand never came home. Those that did were scarred for the rest of their lives. A precious collection of veterans’ stories as told by the families, military records, diaries, poignant letters and telling documents.

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The Guinness Story The Family, The Business, The Black Stuff Edward J Bourke A story for lovers of the pint. This remarkable story brings to life the pivotal role that the Guinness brewery has played in Ireland for 250 years. Best Food/Drink History Book, Gourmand Awards 176 pages/photographs €11.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-145-0 Rights available W/Rights sold US/CAN

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A Short History of Ireland’s Writers A. Norman Jeffares All the leading Irish writers and some of the lesser known: playwrights, novelists, short story writers, poets. 216 pages/photos €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-645-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-661-5 Rights available W

A Short History of Ireland’s Famine Ruan O’Donnell An overview of the economic and social contexts that contributed to the Irish Famine, which decimated the population and drove over a million to emigration.

O’Brien Pocket History of Irish Traditional Music Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance.

O’Brien Pocket History of the IRA Brendan O’Brien The story of the IRA from its foundation, tracing the changes and developments that have influenced the organisation.

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A Short History of Ireland’s Rebels Morgan Llywelyn The stirring story of eighteen of Ireland’s greatest rebels, from the sixteenth century to today. The personalities featured include Grace O’Malley, Daniel O’Connell, Countess Markievicz and Michael Collins. 128 pages/photographs €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-370-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-514-4 Rights available W

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A Short History of the Troubles Brian Feeney From the first symptoms of serious unrest to the tortuous political manoeuvrings culminating in the 2003 Assembly elections, the book traces the reality of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

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O’BRIEN EXPLORING SERIES Exploring the Book of Kells George Otto Simms Illus. David Rooney A world-renowned authority offers a compact, illustrated guide for all ages to an outstanding national treasure. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.

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Brendan the Navigator George Otto Simms Illus. David Rooney Brendan’s famous account of his voyages and the extraordinary imagery and unusual events of this ancient story, known all over the world in the Middle Ages. AWARD Bisto Book of the Decade Award 96 pages/illustrations €6.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-960-2 Rights available W

Saint Patrick Ireland’s Patron Saint George Otto Simms Illus. David Rooney The unique life of Patrick as he wrote it in his Confession, and the legends surrounding his deeds.

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Celtic Way of Life Curriculum Development Unit Illus. Josip Lizatovic (plus photographs) The story of how the Celts lived in ancient Ireland – their houses, food, weapons, modes of transport, social structures, beliefs and their pagan festivals and rituals. 96 pages/illustrations €6.99 pb/ISBN 987-0-86278-563-5 Rights available W

Exploring the World of Colmcille also known as Columba Mairéad Ashe FitzGerald Illus. Stephen Hall A simple and accessible account of the life of this famous saint, who founded the monastery at Iona. Draws on history, art, literature and archaeology to tell his story. 112 pages/illustrations €7.61 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-665-6 Rights available W

Exploring Newgrange Liam Mac Uistin Older than the Egyptian pyramids, older than Stonehenge, for 5,000 years the ancient megalithic tomb at Newgrange in County Meath has housed the remains of Stone Age ‘aristocracy’, sheltering the spirits of the long dead from the outside world.

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O’Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport Eamonn Sweeney A concise introduction to Gaelic sport, covering football, hurling, camogie and handball. Includes the history of the GAA, the rules of the games, and famous teams and players.

The Little Book of Irish Beards This little book aims to celebrate the hirsute amongst us, by taking a look at these gentlemen, and their bewhiskered arrangements. Legends such as Ned Kelly, George Bernard Shaw, The Dubliners, Colin Farrell and even Graham Norton put in an appearance. So sit back, relax and enjoy the celebration of the Irish Beard!

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In The Name of Jaysus! Stuff That Drives Irish People Round the Feckin’ Bend Colin Murphy, illustrated by Brendan O’Reilly In the Name of Jaysus is a hilarious rant about all of the maddening things we have to put up with in Ireland; things that are easily fixable, but nobody has bothered; things that exist purely so that some fecker can get his hands on your dosh; or things that go on because those responsible for them are simply a bunch of stupid gobshites.

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You Know You’re Irish When ... Seamus Ó Conaill So how Irish are you? Check out this book of Irish-isms to see just how ‘green’ you really are! Humorous and fun, this book combines some of the classic Irish quirks with the more recent additions of what it means to be Irish. 160 pages €11.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-145-0 Rights available W

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Stuff Irish People Love The Definitive Guide to the Unique Passions of the Paddies Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea Do you love the taste of Red Lemonade, change into your swimming togs under a towel on the beach or find yourself admiring ‘the grand stretch in the evenings’? Then this book will have you nodding in agreement with every turn of the page. And for those who don’t have the good fortune to come from the Emerald Isle, it will explain a lot! 176 pages/photographs/ €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-285-3 Rights available W

More Stuff Irish People Love Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea Do you take the ‘makings of a fry’ on holidays? Worship Ray Houghton? Know your twenty-seventh cousin? Did you visit the moving statue at Ballinspittle? Is the red man at a pedestrian crossing a challenge rather than a caution? Then you’re Irish. And if you haven’t a clue what the above is all about, fork out the spondulicks and buy this book. Try to fit in, for Jaysus’ sake! 160 pages/photographs €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-355-3 Rights available W

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The Feckin’ book of Irish History for anyone who hasn’t been paying attention for the last 30,000 years Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea The Big Fella, the Long Fella and lots of English Oul’ Fellas. Gun-Running at Howth; Wind-surfing at Lahinch; Aer Lingus and the Flight of the Earls; the EEC, IRA, Celtic Tiger – RIP. You’ll never find history boring again! Wacky cartoon illustrations.

Who’s Feckin’ Who in Irish History Colin Murphy & Brendan O’Reilly The Feckin’ collection returns with a funny, original and quirky take on some of Ireland’s most famous faces! Illustrated with photographs and cartoons, the book covers key Irish figures across the millenia.

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Now That’s What I Call A Big Feckin’ Irish Book Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea Do you know your ‘Doss Artists’ from your ‘Doxies?’ Want to know where your Irish neighbour’s clan are from, or about their most embarrassing members? Find all that and more in this riotous, fascinating guide to Irish culture.

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Short-listed for Political Humour and Satire Book of the Year, The Paddy Power Political Book Awards 2015 416 pages/cartoons €12.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-632-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-701-8 Rights available W

The Feckin’ book of Everything Irish Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea There’s more to Irish culture than shamrocks and leprechauns and acting the eejit on Paddy’s Day. Compiled from four books in the Feckin’ collection. AWARD Benjamin Franklin Award 304 pages/cartoons €12.95 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-052-1 Rights available W x US/CAN

The Feckin’ Book of Irish Love From Adultery to Virginity and all the Wobbly Bits in between Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea From Abstinence to Viagra via Fallen Women, Bachelor Festivals and scoring in Croke Park, an uncensored romp through the morals and manners of the Irish. 124 pages/colour cartoons €12.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-099-6 Rights available W

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The book of feckin’ Irish Slang that’s great craic for cute hoors and bowsies ISBN 978-0-86278-829-2

The 2nd feckin’ book of Irish Slang that makes a holy show of the first one ISBN 978-0-86278-961-9

The feckin’ book of Irish Sayings for when you go on the batter with a shower of savages ISBN 978-0-86278-920-6

The book of luvely Irish Recipes yer ma useta make when you were a little gurrier ISBN 978-0-86278-830-8

The book of deadly Irish Quotations some smart fecker in the pub is always blatherin’ on about ISBN 978-0-86278-831-5

The feckin’ book of Irish Insults for gobdaws as thick as manure and only half as useful ISBN 978-0-86278-962-6

The feckin’ book of Irish Sex & Love that’s not fit for dacent people’s eyes ISBN 978-0-86278-921-3

The book of Irish Songs yer oul’ fella always sang when he was jarred at a hooley ISBN 978-0-86278-828-5

The feckin’ book of Bankers, Builders, Blaggers and Bowsies that banjaxed the nation ISBN 978-1-84717-241-9

The feckin’ book of Irish Stuff: Céilís, Claddagh Rings, Leprechauns & other aul’ Blarney ISBN 978-1-84717-240-2

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The Book of Feckin’ Irish Trivia Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea More trivia about Ireland than you ever needed to know! Distract yourself from doom-and-gloom with useless information. Jam-packed with facts, cartoons and daft but true details that will make you say ‘Get away outta dat!’

What are we feckin’ like? The Book of Irish Characters Colin Murphy & Donal O’Dea So you believed that oul’ rubbish about the Irish being a drunken, slow-witted race of loveable male rogues and red-haired, virginal lassies? Here is the real low-down on Irish characters.

Gift of the Gab The Irish Conversation Guide Tadhg Hayes Conversation in Ireland is a sport, an entertainment and the essential route to the Irish heart. But it’s full of twists and turns. In order to negotiate it you will need help! With the help of this book you’ll be talking like a native in no time!

The Fridge in a Denim Jacket! Zig & Zag Ireland’s favourite aliens in a special anniversary edition of their first ever book. Jokes, stories and general madness for the child in all of us!

The Wit of Oscar Wilde Sean McCann Oscar Wilde is probably the most quoted and quotable man in history. He boasted that he could talk spontaneously on any subject – a claim proved by the wicked, witty and everrelevant examples contained in this book.

Irish Wit Sean McCann Distils the essence of Irish wit – on love, religion, the ‘hard stuff’, the English, with a generous mix from Behan, Yeats, Swift, Moore, O’Casey, but above all from ‘yer man’, the leading authority on everything that grows, breeds, thinks or computes in the land.

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The Wee Book of Irish Wit and Malarkey Sean McCann & Paul Ryan Irish wit is an art form that can be sage, silly, insulting, or profound, but it’s always entertaining. This is a pint-sized draught of potent mirth and malarkey from Wilde, Swift, Behan, and many other wags, including ‘yer man’ on everything from love and marriage to death and dying and everything in between.

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Dublin Wit Paul Ryan Wisdom, wickedness, banter and bitching from the heart of Dublin, with overheard conversations and comments from Moore Street market. 64 pages/illustrations €6.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-103-3 Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN

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Your life only a Gazillion times better Life Coaching for Everyone Judy May Murphy & Cathy Breslin Find the power within and live your life a gazillion times better! If health, wealth or happiness feature on your list of goals, this is the book to show you how you can achieve your desires. 160 pages €8.99 pbISBN 978-0-86278-768-4 Rights held IR

NATURE Wild Dublin Exploring Nature in the City Éanna Ní Lamhna Photographs by Anthony Woods A stunning and revealing guide to nature in the capital. Dublin is not only home to a million humans but is also residence for a fascinating array of flora and fauna. This bestselling book is packed full of interesting facts on wildlife written in Éanna’s familiar and much-loved voice. 192 pages/photographs, illustrations, maps €14.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-142-9 Rights available W

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Irish Thatch Emma Byrne The thatched cottage is one of the most iconic symbols of Ireland. But where are these charming homes, and why are they declining in number? Irish Thatch is a look at this much-loved object of Irish rural life. It looks at the story of thatched homes and what it’s like to live and work under their roofs. The book details the processes involved in thatching, from the raw materials to the finished roof, and looks at the thatched heritage throughout the country. Illustrated throughout with photographs which capture the charm of this unique part of our heritage. 160 pages/photographs €24.99 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-6929 Rights available W

Ireland in Pictures Lensmen Archive Ireland’s premier photographers, The Lensmen, captured the essence of life in Ireland with their stunning and thought-provoking images. This collection offers a fascinating insight into cultural and political events over four decades. All €14.99 pb/Rights available W

The 1950s Ireland in Pictures

The 1970s Ireland in Pictures

The 1960s Ireland in Pictures

The 1980s Ireland in Pictures

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Ireland’s Coast Carsten Krieger A visual celebration of Ireland’s coastal landscape, wildlife and people, from the vibrant sea baths of the east coast to the lonely offshore islands in the west, from the white beaches of the north to the hidden coves in the south. In glorious full colour. 192 pages/photographs €24.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-250-1 Rights available W

Eyewitness Four Decades of Northern Life Brendan Murphy Text by Seamus Kelters By turns poignant, beautiful and funny, this is an unparalleled personal pictorial record of daily life in Northern Ireland over forty years, as captured by an awardwinning photographer. 176 pages/photographs €29.99 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-844-5 Rights available W

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Ireland Glorious Landscapes Carsten Krieger An atmospheric collection of over 200 wonderful photographs showing the beauty and diversity of Ireland’s landscape.

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Beautiful Landscapes of Ireland Carsten Krieger Experience the variety and wonder of Ireland’s landscape through this glorious collection of photographs. With an introduction by Peter Harbison. 128 pages/photographs €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717356-0 Rights available W

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A Terrible Beauty Poetry of 1916 Mairéad Ashe FitzGerald ‘A terrible beauty is born’ WB Yeats’s poignant words have come to immortalise the complex legacy of the Easter Rising, 1916. The poetry that emerged at this time of upheaval in Ireland gave voice to the thoughts of a generation. Yeats’s poem, ‘Easter 1916’, sits alongside selected works of other major poets of the era. 160 pages €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-359-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-769-8 Rights available W

An Paróiste Míorúilteach/ The Miraculous Parish Rogha dánta/Selected Poems Máire Mhac an tSaoi Ed. Louis de Paor This collection, which includes the first ever translation of her work into English, and a comprehensive introduction by Louis de Paor, is a must-have for all fans of her marvellous poetry.

Red is the Rose A Book of Irish Love Poems Dedicated to the most inspirational of subjects, this memorable collection of poetry is sure to be the perfect companion to those in love. 96 pages €7.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-236-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-447-5 Rights available W

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Irish Love Poems Ed. A. Norman Jeffares A collection covering eleven centuries of Irish writing. Includes Swift, Goldsmith, Yeats, Beckett, Wilde and Synge, Seamus Heaney, Eavan Boland, Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill and emerging Irish poets.

The Midnight Court Brian Merriman Trans. by Frank O’Connor Illus. Brian Bourke Award-winning edition of this outstanding translation of Brian Merriman’s eighteenthcentury erotic masterpiece. A bawdy delight from start to finish.

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A Dublin Documentary Thomas Kinsella A beautiful collection of poems, reminiscences and stunning photography brings Thomas Kinsella’s Dublin to life.

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An Leabhar Mòr The Great Book of Gaelic Ed. Malcolm Maclean and Theo Dorgan This major visual anthology of poetry spans almost every century from the 6th to the 21st. An extraordinary celebration of Gaelic culture, both ancient and modern.

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ANTHOLOGY Best-Loved Yeats Selected by Mairéad Ashe FitzGerald A beautifully illustrated collection of over forty of Yeats’s best-loved poems – on love, politics, old age, myth and legend. Includes The Lake Isle of Innisfree, Easter 1916, Sailing to Byzantium, He Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven. 96 pages/photographs & illustrations €12.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-148-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-433-8 Rights available W

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Best-Loved Oscar Wilde Selected by John Wyse Jackson Told through his own words, this essential introduction to Oscar Wilde’s extraordinary life and work is accompanied by stimulating commentary and stylish design and illustration. For new readers and devotees alike. 128 pages/photographs & illustrations €12.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-429-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-753-7 Rights available W

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POLITICS Politicians and Other Animals Olivia O’Leary Casts a sharp eye at modern Irish life. Corrupt alliances between business and politics, election-poster shenanigans and political serial leader-killing. Explores who really controls our lives and the likelihood of Ireland having a ‘baldy taoiseach’.

Party Animals Olivia O’Leary Political analyst Olivia O’Leary captures party animals of all colours: frontbench lions and backbench lambs; opposition hounds and government foxes. A collection of political, social and cultural sketches, originally broadcast on RTÉ Radio One’s ‘Five-Seven Live’.

Sinn Féin A Hundred Turbulent Years Brian Feeney The complete story of a party that repeatedly reshaped its identity over a hundred years, moving from dual monarchy to dual strategy – the Armalite and the ballot box.

People, Politics and Power From O’Connell to Ahern Stephen Collins A gripping account of Irish politics over two hundred years – the personalities and political organisations that have shaped contemporary Ireland from the evolution of Irish democracy to the present day.

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Stakeknife Britain’s Secret Agents in Ireland Greg Harkin & Martin Ingram An explosive exposé of British military intelligence – the story of a republican informer told by journalist Greg Harkin, and Martin Ingram, a former British intelligence officer and FRU handler. 280 pages/photographs €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-843-8 ebook ISBN 978-1-84717-438-3 Rights available W/Rights sold US/CAN

The Power Game Ireland under Fianna Fáil Stephen Collins An uncompromising analysis of the history of the Fianna Fáil party, this updated edition also examines the most recent disclosures concerning the arms crisis of 1970 and information released from the military archives. 384 pages/photographs €19.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-720-2 Rights available W

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Irish Proverbs & Sayings Seamus Cashman and Sean Gaffney Irish history and folklore is rich with proverbs and sayings of old, full of timeless wisdom that still has resonance and truth today. This beautifully designed hardback brings together a whole host of these sayings and proverbs on topics as diverse as aging, the seasons, fate and nature.

The Irish Gardener’s Handbook How to Grow Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit Michael Brenock Based on years of experience as a horticulture advisor, Michael shows you how to grow your own vegetables, herbs and fruit in Irish conditions. With an introduction by Darina Allen.

Rules of the Road Written in straightforward language and aimed at all road users – drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse-riders – the Rules of the Road sets out the laws, and details best driving practice.

The Driving Instructor’s Handbook This handbook contains useful information and practical tips to help ADIs provide an effective and professional service to their customers. It is on the list of recommended reading for those applying for the qualifying examinations to become a registered and Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in Ireland.

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The Irish Bride’s Survival Guide Plan Your Perfect Wedding Natasha Mac a’Bháird Everything you need to know about planning your wedding, from hen night to honeymoon. Flowers, music, legalities, cars, cakes, invitations, photography and dresses, plus a handy budget planner and countdown to the Big Day.

The Irish Dad’s Survival Guide to Pregnancy [& Beyond] David Caren The founder of popular website Dad.ie delivers a long overdue, practical, straight-talking pregnancy guide for Irish expectant dads. Combining real-life experiences, tried-andtested dad tips and ‘what the expert says’.

The Perfect Name for your Baby Beautiful Names from Around the World Loreto Todd Thousands of beautiful names – traditional, unusual, exotic, historical and significant, from Ireland and around the world. Also stories of the origins of the names, and suggestions for twins and triplets.

The Little Book of Celtic Names Loreto Todd Names for boys and girls from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, The Isle of Man. Includes their meaning and history, and a pronunciation guide.

Celtic Names for Children Loreto Todd Over 2,000 Celtic names from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany, with the origin and meaning of each name plus traditional stories, myths or poems for selected names.

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The ‘S’ Word A Boys’ Guide to Sex, Puberty and Growing Up James Roy Growing up can be difficult, especially the bit between being a boy and being a man. A frank look at sex, puberty and relationships, with the help of Richard the Wise!

Fond Memory Consoling Words from the Irish Tradition Ide ní Laoghaire & Mary Webb From the Irish tradition, old and modern poetry, prayers, hymns, songs, phrases, and blessings for times of sorrow and remembrance or to be read at funerals. 176 pages €12.95 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-926-8 Rights available W

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The Irish Pregnancy Book A Guide for Expectant Mothers Dr Peter Boylan A clear, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all stages of pregnancy from one of Ireland’s leading obstetricians. Fully revised and updated, this an essential guide to having a baby in Ireland is a user-friendly reference for expectant mothers to turn to time and time again.

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The balls.ie Guide to Life Balls.ie Get your sport-life balance in order with this humorous and witty compendium of Irish life right now. Encompassing the most successful posts on balls.ie and a host of new material, it will get you in tune with your inner sporting superstar.

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Six Nations, Two Stories Peter O’Reilly and Kate Rowan 2015: A golden year for Irish rugby. Both the Irish men’s and women’s teams became Six Nations champions in competitions filled with drama, passion and grit. Here is a match-by-match breakdown of both tournaments, following the journeys of each team – and their similarities and differences – which ultimately led to victory.

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Punching Above Their Weight The Irish Olympic Boxing Story Sean McGoldrick An account of the history, heritage, successes and failures of Irish boxing. Incorporating interviews with key players including Gary Keegan, Billy Walsh, Katie Taylor, boxers past and present and people closely associated with the sport.

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Arkle: The Legend of ‘Himself’ Anne Holland In 1964 Arkle’s win in the Cheltenham Gold Cup marked the start of an incredible campaign by Ireland’s most legendary racehorse. Fifty years on from his incredible wins, Anne Holland looks at Arkle’s success, which has never been surpassed.

Winners All Favourite Racehorses Through the Years Anne Holland A dream line-up of racehorses, spanning 300 years, from the Byerley Turk, ancestor of the thoroughbreds, to the steeplechasers and hurdlers of the 21st century. Includes: The Byerley Turk * Eclipse * Manifesto * Nijinksy * Istabraq * Beef or Salmon * Moscow Flyer * Zenyatta and many more …

Shortlisted British Sports Book of Year (Horse Racing Book of the Year) 224 pages/photographs €16.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-548-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-611-0 Rights available W

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Kinane A Remarkable Racing Family Anne Holland Although the name of Mick Kinane is known worldwide, in fact, twenty members of the immediate Kinane family from Tipperary have been jockeys; their story illustrates the evolution of Irish racing for three generations. Full of anecdotes and memories. With family and professional photographs.

The Grand National The Irish at Aintree Anne Holland The Aintree Grand National is the world’s most famous horserace, and from its earliest years Irish horses, jockeys, trainers and breeders have been prominent. A lavishly illustrated and compulsively readable account of a beloved institution.

In The Blood Irish Racing Dynasties Anne Holland There are Irish families for whom horseracing truly is in the blood. Families of jockeys and trainers like the Walshes and Geraghtys. Families who photograph, commentate, and take the bets on racing, like the O’Hehirs, Healys and Grahams.

Ambassadors on Horseback The Irish Army Equitation School Michael Slavin and Louise Parkes The wonderful story of Ireland’s Army equestrian school. The highs and lows, the training and techniques, the heartbreaks and excitement of top-level international showjumping competition from the 1920s to today. Lavishly illustrated with many historical photographs.

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Lansdowne Road The Stadium; the Matches; the Greatest Days Gerard Siggins & Malachy Clerkin In this history of Ireland’s oldest stadium, the authors bring to life the memorable characters, rugby and soccer matches, triple crowns, stirring victories, famous goals and tries, as well as fascinating stories about the various sporting events held there down through the years.

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Joey Dunlop King of the Roads Stephen Davison Available for the first time in paperback, this book captures Joey in action, his triumphant racing moments, with his family and on his relief missions to Romania. A fitting record of one of the greatest motorcyclists the sport has ever seen.

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Kings of September The Day Offaly Denied Kerry Five in a Row Michael Foley A heartfelt account of the most famous AllIreland final in Gaelic football history – 1982. The year and the game from the players on both sides. AWARD: BoyleSports Sports Book of the Year 328 pages/photographs €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-118-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-626-4 Rights available W

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‘As good as it gets’ Munster Express 328 pages/photographs €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-922-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-516-8 Rights available W

STORYTELLING/FOLKLORE Legendary Ireland Eithne Massey This beautiful book tells the mythological stories associated with real places. Enjoy photographs of the landscapes where tales of love and betrayal, courage, passion and revenge, featuring Cú Chulainn, the children of Lir and Queen Maeve, took place.

A Bewitched Land Ireland’s Witches Bob Curran A unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairy lore that once held sway throughout the land. 192 pages €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-899-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-505-2 Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN

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Last Man Standing Hurling Goalkeepers Christy O’Connor Based on interviews with twelve goalkeepers, this book vividly conveys the pressures, passion and heroic dedication to the game that marks their lives as their teams battle to win the All-Ireland hurling championship.

Three Kings Cork • Kilkenny • Tipperary The Battle for Hurling Supremacy Ralph Riegel The full story of the ‘Three Kings’ of hurling: Cork, Kilkenny and Tipperary; their hurling history and ability to rise to the top so often. Illustrated with action-packed photos.

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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Carsten Kreiger Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way takes the reader on a photographic journey down Ireland’s west coast from Donegal to Cork. This beautiful book showcases the attractions of the west coast: dramatic views, abundant nature and wildlife, lighthouses, harbours and quaint seaside villages, as well as heritage, history and people.

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Castles of Ireland Mairéad Ashe FitzGerald Castles are the most familiar medieval landmark across the Irish countryside. Their often romantic appearance belies their turbulent history and their lore abounds in stories of sieges, betrayals and daring escapes. Castles of Ireland brings the reader on a tour of more than sixty castles, from the biggest and most well-known to dramatic and atmospheric ruins which had a role to play in shaping Ireland’s history. 64 pages/full colour €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-667-7 Rights available W

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West Cork: A Place Apart Jo Kerrigan and Richard Mills A beautiful, informative and lyrical book exploring West Cork through four routes: first inland, then three coastal routes along the famous indented coastline and the muchloved peninsulas of Mizen and Beara. 160 pages/full colour €24.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-166-5 Rights available W

Ireland Painted Marie Hennessy A beautiful collection of atmospheric paintings from all over Ireland: green fields, grazing cattle, interesting buildings, people at work and play. 76 pages/photographs €4.99 hb/ISBN 978-0-86278-957-2 Rights available W

The Skellig Story Ancient Monastic Outpost Des Lavelle The past, present and future, as well as plant, animal and sea life, of Skellig Michael and Small Skellig, from an expert who is passionate about these fascinating islands. 112 pages/illustrations, colour photos €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-882-7 Rights available W

The Blasket Islands Next Parish America Joan & Ray Stagles A beautifully illustrated history of the life, traditions and customs of an isolated community that has now disappeared. 144 pages/photos, maps, drawings €14.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-973-2 Rights available W

Discover Waterford Eamonn McEneaney Waterford is Ireland’s oldest city, founded by Viking pirates in AD914. This comprehensive guide contains gems of information on this lively, often under-estimated city, which should surprise the visitor and native alike. 128 pages/illustrations, colour section €12.68 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-656-4 Rights available W

Dublin City of Literature Muriel Bolger An accessible guide to literary Dublin and the writers associated with it, from Swift to the present day. Records where the writers lived and worked, key events and locations associated with them, literary walks, extracts, and information on events, awards and literature-related organisations.

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The Giant’s Causeway and the North Antrim Coast Philip Watson An illustrated tour of the history, folklore, people, geology, wildlife and stunning landscape of this unique place, which has captured the imagination of visitors for centuries. 128 pages/photos, colour sections €10.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-327-0 Rights available W

The Aran Islands A World of Stone Curriculum Development Unit Explores the history, traditions, landscape and stories of Inis Mór, Inis Meáin and Inis Oírr. Highlights include the poetry of Seamus Heaney, an extract from Liam O’Flaherty’s Famine and previously unpublished photos. 104 pages/photographs €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-810-0 Rights available W

The Blasket Island Guide Ray Stagles and Sue Redican The Blasket Islands are famous for their writers, lore and unique location off the south-west tip of Ireland. This guide is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the Great Blasket Island, learn its history and discover what has captivated so many people. 96 pages/full colour €5.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-216-7 Rights available W

Croagh Patrick A Place of Pilgrimage, A Place of Beauty Harry Hughes With a wonderful mix of old and new photographs and illustrations, Westport man Harry Hughes describes the pilgrimage, history, archaeology, ancient traditions and folklore associated with Ireland’s Holy Mountain. 80 pages/full colour €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-198-6 Rights available W

The Gap of the North The Archaeology & Folklore of Armagh, Down, Louth and Monaghan Pat McGinn & Noreen Cunningham A comprehensive guide to forty-eight archaeological sites. Includes history, folklore and customs associated with each site. 152 pages/illustrations, maps, photographs €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-707-3 Rights available W

The Easter Rising A Guide to Dublin in 1916 Conor Kostick and Lorcan Collins This vividly illustrated book takes the reader through the battle-torn streets of Dublin during Easter 1916. A concise and accessible guide to one of the most dramatic episodes in Irish history. 144 pages/illustrations, photos, maps €9.95 pb/ISBN 978-0-86278-638-0 Rights available W

Around Ireland on a Bike Paul Benjaminse Escape at your own pace on a bicycle tour of Ireland. A cycle route around Ireland from Belfast to Dublin via the most spectacular and scenic routes in the country with expert advice on the best way to see the most beautiful parts of Ireland.

20 Things to do in Dublin before you go for a feckin’ pint Colin Murphy and Donal O’Dea A humorous guide to the highlights of Dublin, for native and tourist alike. A broad selection of twenty things to see from cultural highlights to distilleries, historical sites to seats of learning, all with Murphy and O’Dea’s trademark humour.

128 pages/full colour/maps €14.99 spiral pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-309-6 Rights available W x mainland Europe (EL)

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The Golden Book – Ireland Frances Power Photos by Ghigo Roli A glorious pictorial guide to Ireland and its landmarks, both man-made and natural. With informative text on ancient monuments, great houses, cities, churches and monasteries, as well as lakes, mountains, seashore and moorlands.

Now available in Russian. 128 pages/full colour photographs All editions €11.99 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-510-9 (English language edition) ISBN 978-0-86278-520-8 (German) ISBN 978-0-86278-710-3 (Spanish) Rights available W (EL only)

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The Golden Book of Dublin Betty Barrett A guidebook and beautiful souvenir in one. From the Custom House to the city’s Millennium Spire, all major buildings and landmarks are pictured and described, with information on their history.

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The Golden Book – Belfast Alan Morrow Everything you could want to see and do in Belfast’s City, Cathedral, Titanic and University Quarters: historic buildings, noted pubs, shopping, culture, the famous murals. A full-colour guide as well as a wonderful souvenir.

64 pages/full colour photographs All editions €9.99 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-812-4 (English language) ISBN 978-0-86278-861-2 (French) ISBN 978-0-86278-862-9 (German) ISBN 978-0-86278-863-6 (Italian) ISBN 978-1-84717-007-1 (Spanish) Rights available W (EL)

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The Mournes Walks Paddy Dillon A walker’s guide to all parts of the Mourne Mountains, from the Silent Valley to the Brandy Pad, and from the Mourne Coastal Path to the Tollymore and Castlewellan Forest Parks. A comprehensive guide for all abilities.

West Cork Walks Kevin Corcoran Ten walks in rugged West Cork, from Macroom to Allihies and the coast. Clear instructions and maps, plus interesting features to look out for and nature information. 112 pages/maps, illustrations €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-140-5 Rights available W

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West of Ireland Walks Kevin Corcoran A guide to walks in Clare, Galway and Mayo, exploring the different types of landscape and the variety of wildlife. Short and long walks, easy and difficult. 192 pages/maps, illustrations €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-287-7 Rights available W

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Kerry Walks Kevin Corcoran Twenty walks through beautiful and wild Kerry, including a special section on Killarney – one of the most popular destinations in Ireland. Caters for all levels of walkers and all types of terrain, including mountain, beach, island, river and lakeside walks. 160 pages/maps, iIlustrations €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-780-3 Rights available W

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TRUE CRIME Death on the Hill The Killing of Celine Cawley Abigail Rieley The full story of the killing of Celine Cawley and her husband’s increasingly erratic attempts to hide his guilt.

Deep Deception Ireland’s Swimming Scandals Justine McCarthy The sexual abuse scandals in the world of Irish swimming shocked the nation.

Nothing to Declare The Drug Smugglers’ Deadly Trade Ann Murphy Examines the massive drug seizures within Irish territorial waters, the increase in drug use in Ireland and the damage caused by cocaine abuse.

Death in December The story of Sophie Toscan du Plantier Michael Sheridan The gripping story of the life and brutal death of Sophie Toscan du Plantier and the investigation that followed. Including an account of the Ian Bailey libel case.

The Joy Mountjoy Jail – the shocking true story of life inside Paul Howard A riveting account of the reality of living behind bars as a prisoner in Mountjoy – one of the State’s most notorious prisons.

Hostage Notorious Irish Kidnappings Paul Howard In this compelling book, Paul Howard reveals never-before-published details of Ireland’s most infamous abduction cases — including Tiede Herrema, Ben Dunne, Don Tidey and Shergar.

Afraid of the Dark The Tragic Story of Robert Holohan Ralph Riegel Ralph Riegel describes the tragic story of the disappearance and death of elevenyear-old Robert Holohan, from the search through the court case and the DPP appeal.

Break-Out! Famous Prison Escapes Paddy Hayes Bizarre, daring and sometimes downright farcical – the incredible true stories of Ireland’s famous jailbreakers.

Mean Streets Limerick’s Gangland Barry Duggan Journalist Barry Duggan reveals how the vibrant, modern, sporting city that is Limerick became home to a ruthless criminal underworld.

The Black Widow The Catherine Nevin Story Niamh O’Connor The unbelievable true story of the woman who hired a hitman to kill her husband, Tom, in cold blood. A compelling mix of sex, violence and scandal.

Gangland The Shocking Exposé of the Criminal Underworld Paul Williams The inside story of a dark and sinister world of Irish gangland and the way in which their net has spread across the globe. Chilling and unforgettable.

The General Godfather of Crime Paul Williams The twenty-year career of Martin Cahill, criminal mastermind, was marked by obsessive secrecy and brutality, and netted him over £40 million – until a bullet from a hitman ended it all.

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I Am in Blood Joe Murphy 1890: Sergeant George Frohmell of the DMP is running out of time. His city has become the hunting ground of a monster who preys on prostitutes and leaves them butchered in back alleys. Present day: Nathan Jacob is grappling with demons too: things half-formed and dark. Things that link him, somehow, to a series of horrific murders from the pages of history.

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Arimathea Frank McGuinness An Italian painter comes to Donegal in the 1940s to paint the Stations of the Cross. This is the strangest thing that has happened in this small, inward-looking community. A novel of many voices, of strong humour and great passion.

352 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-695-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-756-8 Rights available W

Short-listed for Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award 2014 320 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-766-7 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-612-7 Rights available W

Surge New Writing from Ireland Introduction by Frank McGuinness Fifteen short stories, featuring work from the leading young writing talents of Ireland alongside offerings from acclaimed and awardwinning playwrights and short story writers.

The Rising of Bella Casey Mary Morrissy A haunting and deeply affecting novel of sexual secrets, obsession and desires, drawing the reader into the life of enigmatic beauty Bella Casey, sister of the famed playwright Seán O’Casey.

256 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-693-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-703-2 Rights available W

‘Compelling and beautiful.’ Joseph O’Connor 352 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-576-2 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-613-4 Rights available W Rights sold F

White Feathers Susan Lanigan 1913: Young Irish emigrant Eva Downey is trapped in London with a remote father and hostile stepmother. She falls in love with her teacher Christopher Shandlin, her intellectual equal. When war breaks out, her stepsister Grace forces Eva to choose between Shandlin, and her sister Imelda’s life-saving treatment in Switzerland ...

Anyush Martine Madden Anyush is a love story set against the backdrop of the Armenian–Turkish conflict of 1915 and the Great War. Anyush Charcoudian, a young Armenian woman living with her widowed mother, falls in love with the handsome Captain Jahan Orfalea, a young captain in the Turkish army.

Boycott Colin C. Murphy Boycott – a word whose meaning is known the world over. But it once belonged to a man. Two brothers, Owen and Thomas Joyce, take conflicting stands in the struggle with injustice in a country striven by the Land War.

The Bodhrán Makers John B. Keane Life is harsh in Dirrabeg, a close-knit community on the Dingle Peninsula facing extinction in the mid-1950s. Donal Hallpelly’s bodhrán playing brings him into conflict with the ultraconservative local priest.

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SHEILA BUGLER: The Waiting Game You never know who’s watching ... DI Ellen Kelly’s career seems to be stalling – again. And her feelings for Jim O’Dwyer feel like they’re spiralling out of control. Meanwhile, someone is out there, stalking the weak, bringing misery and fear, and it’s Ellen’s job to stop them. Could it be that this time, for the first time, Ellen is the one trapped in the web?

Hunting Shadows A DI Ellen Kelly Novel A tense thriller that stalks the urban streets of southeast London and the bleak wilderness of the North Kent coast, and introduces the forceful, compromised police detective, DI Ellen Kelly. 352 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-366-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-628-8 Rights available W x F • RU Rights sold G

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Past Darkness Book four in the Karl Kane series. Karl finally gets to confront Walter Arnold, the man who murdered Karl’s mother and left Karl for dead many years ago. Without Karl’s knowledge, Arnold has been released from prison and, after serving a lengthy term inside, has simply disappeared. Two young girls have gone missing, and Karl soon suspects Arnold’s hand in it. However, one of the girls is not as innocent as she first seems, and is more than a match for both Karl and Arnold, with deadly consequences in a final showdown. 288 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-741-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-806-0 Rights available W

Bloodstorm A Karl Kane Novel A private investigator with a dark past, Karl is given a chance for revenge. He allows his mother’s murderer to escape, but is sure that two young girls were brutally murdered by the same man. Can he close this chapter in his life? 224 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-375-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-456-7 Rights available W; Rights sold F • G

The Dark Place A Karl Kane Novel Young homeless women and drug addicts are being being brutally mutilated and murdered, holding a city terrorised. By abducting Katie, the young daughter of private investigator Karl Kane, the killer has just made his first mistake. 256 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-403-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-594-6 Rights available W; Rights sold F • G

Dead of Winter A Karl Kane Novel A severed hand dumped on the doorstep of hard-boiled private investigator Karl Kane leads him into a nightmarish scenario of blood-lust, revenge, and the revelation of some dark secrets. 272 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-343-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-534-2 Rights available W; Rights sold F • G

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Black’s Creek A young boy drowns in a tragic accident in a lake in upstate New York. Fourteen-year-old Tommy and his two friends are sure they know who drove him to take his own life, and they decide to take things into their own hands. 320 pages €11.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-528-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-707-0 Rights available W

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On the Brinks Sam Millar’s story, from his childhood in Belfast, membership of the IRA, time spent in Long Kesh internment camps and the Brinks heist, one of the biggest robberies in U.S. history. Unputdownable. Winner of Trophée 813 de Meilleur Roman Etranger 464 pages €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-84717-640-0 eBook ISBN 9781847176561 Rights available W Right sold F • G • I

The Redemption Factory A brutal and compelling tale of murder and corruption, set in the surreal environment of an abattoir. 254 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-339-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-459-8 Rights available W Rights sold F • US/CAN

The Darkness of Bones A tense tale of murder, betrayal, sexual abuse and revenge, and the corruption at the heart of the respectable establishment. 240 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-350-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-457-4 Rights available W Rights sold F

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The Secret Dublin Diary of Gerard Manley Hopkins Robert Waldron A bold exploration in fiction of the years Gerard Manley Hopkins, one of England’s foremost Victorian poets, spent in Ireland – of his torments, his ecstasies, his fears, and his loves.

The Killing of the Tinkers Ken Bruen Jack, a disgraced ex-police detective from Galway, has slid even further down the slope of alcoholic despair. But someone is killing the tinkers, and even in the state he’s in, Jack has an uncanny ability to know what questions to ask.

American Skin Ken Bruen Ken Bruen’s American Skin is a unique take on the American dream from a master of noir. Ken Bruen has been a finalist for the Edgar, Anthony and Barry Awards.

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Joyce’s Pupil Drago Jancar The finest short stories of Slovenia’s most prominent author. The characters who populate the stories of Drago Jancar stand at the periphery of tragic histories; they see the ground open under their feet yet remain leaning above the pit.

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ALICE TAYLOR One of Ireland’s most popular writers and storytellers, Alice Taylor grew up on a farm in North Cork. She has lived her married life in the beautiful village of Innishannon, West Cork. NEW

The Women Strong, resourceful women are always the backbone of any community. In Alice’s childhood farming area, women’s work was twofold: the farm and the home, and they skilfully blended both spheres. Alice salutes the women whose energy and generosity made such a valuable contribution to all our lives. 208 pages/photographs €16.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-788-9 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-802-2 Rights available W

To School Through the Fields A celebratory edition of this great classic, with photographs of old-world tools and treasures. Life in rural Ireland in the 1940s and 50s – on the farm, the self-sufficiency and neighbourliness, walking to school. 240 pages €14.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-587-8 €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-421-8 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-614-1 Rights available W Rights sold DU • G • J • PO • Slo • US/CAN

The Gift of a Garden Alice Taylor’s great passion nowadays is her garden – each plant, statue and object that lives there has its own story, and is infused with her enthusiasm and wonderful sense of life. A great storytelling opportunity for a master storyteller. 272 pages/full colour €16.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-581-6 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-615-8 Rights available W

Do You Remember? Alice Taylor takes us through her home, reflecting back on the routine of her family life growing up in rural Ireland in the 1950s – a time when food was home-baked and everything was reused. An uplifting account, full of nostalgia and wise words to treasure from Ireland’s best-loved author. 256 pages/photographs €16.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-684-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-705-6 Rights available W

And Time Stood Still An extended memoir with reminiscences about Taylor’s friends, family members and even beloved animals that have passed away. A therapeutic book demonstrating a compassionate way of dealing with bereavement. 192 pages/photographs €16.99 hb/ISBN 978-1-84717-332-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-533-5 Rights available W

Quench the Lamp A witty and lyrical memoir centering on the 1950s when the author and her friends were budding teenagers. Evokes the past vividly and without complaint as the years of hard labour were also filled with fun in a close-knit community. 192 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-112-5 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-762-9 Rights available W Rights sold J • PO • US/CAN

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Country Days Alice Taylor takes readers along the byways of Ireland and into the heart of the country. In stories by turn comic and poignant, she explores the bonds of concern and kindness which hold people together.

The Village The third of Alice Taylor’s unique accounts of life in the Irish countryside, and another bestseller with universal appeal.

The Parish In a series of vignettes of life in her village, Alice Taylor reasserts the importance of public space and local community. Explores the potential for a future that achieves harmony between comfort and respect for the environment.

The Night Before Christmas Alice Taylor takes a nostalgic, loving look back to a family firmly rooted in tradition and humour and – in particular – the Christmas traditions of childhood.

The Woman of the House The Phelans have owned Mossgrove for generations. But when it is put up for sale, the lengths to which Irish people will go to keep their land become clear. An enchanting novel by Ireland’s favourite writer.

Across the River Alice Taylor’s second novel, a story of land, love and family in rural Ireland. Sequel to The Woman of the House.

House of Memories A story of love for the home place and of the passions and jealousies it can inspire. Following the death of his brutish father, young Danny Conway strives to rescue the family farm from ruin.

An Evening with Alice Taylor Alice Taylor’s selection, in her own voice, from her memories and thoughts of childhood and country life.

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NON-FICTION The Joyce We Knew Memoirs of Joyce Ulick O’Connor These fascinating reminiscences by some of his friends and contemporaries give a deep insight into James Joyce and bring to light many less well-known characteristics. 126 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-324-2 Rights available W / Rights sold J • T

Dissent into Treason Unitarians, King-killers and the Society of United Irishmen Fergus Whelan The hidden history of the Protestant Dissenters whose Dublin congregations went on to contribute their republican ideas to the revolutionary movement established in 1791, the United Irishmen. 288 pages €16.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-429-4 Rights available W

Yeats and Sligo Kevin Connolly ‘A brilliant evocative twinning of the physical landscape of a country and the mental landscape of the great poet ... no lover of Yeats should be without [it]’ Dermot Bolger

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The Christy Moore Songbook Christy Moore This collection presents the lyrics and music of more than 100 songs Christy Moore has performed over the years. 142 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-063-0 Rights available W

To Hell or Barbados The ethnic cleansing of Ireland Sean O’Callaghan The previously untold story of over 50,000 Irish men, women and children who were transported to Barbados and Virginia. 240 pages €10.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-287-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-596-0 Rights available W

GERRY ADAMS President of Sinn Féin and TD for Louth, Gerry Adams has been a published writer since 1982. His books have won critical acclaim in many quarters and have been widely translated. His writings range from local history and reminiscence to politics and short stories.

The Street and Other Stories Eighteen short stories that reveal the indomitable spirit of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events. The moving accounts of these fictional characters are set against the political turmoil of Belfast. 160 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-293-1 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-734-6 Rights available W Rights sold DU • F • I • IL • P • SP

An Irish Eye Adams’ perspective on momentous events in Irish republicanism and in the politics of Ireland as a whole, describing them with insight, passion and humour. He takes the reader behind the scenes to witness events that continue to shape relations between Britain and Ireland. 320 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-370-9 Rights available W

An Irish Voice The Quest for Peace An absorbing first-hand account of a crucial period in Irish history, including talks with John Hume in 1993, through the IRA cessation, President Clinton’s visit, the bombing at Canary Wharf, right up to the restoration of the IRA ceasefire. 282 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-1-90201-101-1 Rights available IR

Cage Eleven Cage Eleven is Gerry Adams’ account – sometimes passionate, often humorous – of life in Long Kesh prison and, above all, of his fellow prisoners.

Selected Writings ‘Adams writes fluently and observantly ... He displays a hard-edged compassion for the silent poor, the old and the down-and-out.’ Financial Times

Before the Dawn An Autobiography A compelling insider perspective on the years of conflict. From pogroms in 1969 to hunger strikes in 1981, this is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand modern Ireland.

Hope and History Making Peace in Ireland The inside story of one of the most controversial public figures, Gerry Adams here reveals the truth behind the headlines of how the peace process was begun and how it was brought to fruition.

The New Ireland A Vision For The Future A unique political manifesto from the leading figure in Irish Republicanism. Adams outlines the challenge of transforming Irish society through a vision of self-determination, inclusiveness and equality.

An Irish Journal A unique insight into Irish politics, covering the crucial period from 1997 to 2000, consisting of selected articles from Gerry’s regular column in the New York newspaper, The Irish Voice.

160 pages €8.99 pb/ eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-733-9 Rights available W / Rights sold G • I

258 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-289-4 eBook ISBN 978-1-84717-821-3 Rights available W / Rights sold .B/C • CA • DU • F • G • GR • I • SP • US/CAN

128 pages €8.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-344-0 Rights available W

352 pages €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-233-7 Rights available W

406 pages €22.00 hb/ISBN 978-0-86322-317-4 €9.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-330-3 Rights available W Rights sold AU/NZ • US/CAN • SP • SW

288 pages €12.99 pb/ISBN 978-0-86322-282-5 Rights available W

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eBooks and O’Brien Press

Nearly 300 O’Brien Press books are now available as eBooks for your favourite device. In this catalogue, ebook ISBNs are now listed. They are all available on www.obrien.ie in EPUB form. Wherever you see EPUB written just click ‘Add to Basket’ and proceed to check-out. It’s as simple as that!

Look for where it says EPUB and click ‘Add to Basket’

You can also purchase O’Brien eBooks wherever they are sold online, including: ¾¾easons.com ¾¾waterstones.com ¾¾amazon.co.uk ¾¾amazon.com ¾¾kobo.com ¾¾ebooks.com ¾¾itunes.com and many more!

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How To Order O’Brien Press Books 1. Bookshops: O’Brien Press books are available in all good bookshops throughout Ireland and Britain. They are also available throughout Europe and the English-speaking world, where booksellers can order them on request. 2. The internet: O’Brien Press books are available for sale online, from www.obrien.ie, where we accept payment by credit card (Visa or Access/Mastercard only), Laser card or PayPal. They are also available through online retailers such as www.books.ie, www. thebookdepository.co.uk and www.amazon.co.uk. 3. Schools book clubs and fairs: all good school book clubs and fairs (such as Celtic Travelling Books, Scholastic Book Fairs and Tara Book Club) should have a good range of O’Brien Press titles available. 4. Buying directly: orders can be placed by post, telephone, fax or e-mail. The O’Brien Press, 12 Terenure Road East, Dublin 6, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 4923333; Fax: +353 1 4922777; E-mail: sales@obrien.ie Please supply a list of the books you would like to order and the number of copies required. State your name, full postal address, contact telephone number and e-mail address so that we can contact you should there be any difficulties with your order. For telephone and e-mail orders, we accept payment by Visa or Mastercard. Your order cannot be processed without the following information: card number, expiry date, cardholder name, billing address and security number. To order books by post, send a cheque (€ or £ only) or Irish postal order. The total order cost will be the value of the books you require plus the postage-andpackaging charge which is calculated by weight and destination on an order by order basis. Please contact us for packaging rates on larger orders. MINIMUM POSTAGE RATE AND DELIVERY TIME FOR SINGLE BOOK ORDERS Country Island of Ireland Great Britain Rest of Europe Rest of world

Minimum postage €2.50/£2.00 €3.00/£2.50 €3.00/£2.50 €3.00/£2.50

Expected delivery time 2-3 days 3-5 days Up to four weeks Up to five weeks

O’Brien Press Contacts Michael O’Brien: Publisher books@obrien.ie Ivan O’Brien: Managing Director sales@obrien.ie Kunak McGann: Rights Director rights@obrien.ie Fionnuala McHugo: Accounts Manager accounts@obrien.ie Ruth Heneghan: Marketing & Events marketing@obrien.ie Jamie O’Connell: Sales Executive sales@obrien.ie

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TRADE REPRESENTATION Worldwide TRADE ORDERS TO: Gill & MacMillan Distribution Hume Avenue, Park West, Dublin 12 Tel: +353 1 5009555 Fax: +353 1 5009596 E-mail: sales@gillmacmillan.ie ALL OTHER SALES QUERIES TO: The O’Brien Press 12 Terenure Road East, Dublin 6, D06 HD27 Tel: +353 1 4923333 Fax: +353 1 4922777 Sales Director: Ivan O’Brien E-mail: sales@obrien.ie IRELAND BOOK TRADE SALES Sales Manager Ireland: Brenda Boyne Mobile: +353 86 261 7837 E-mail: brenda@obrien.ie

Sales Representative: Sarah Cassidy Mobile: +353 87 250 5805 E-mail: sarah@obrien.ie

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION BRITAIN (O’Brien Press books, sales Brandon Books, sales & distribution) Turnaround Publishing Services Unit 2/3, Olympia Trading Estate, Coburg Road, London, N22 6TZ, UK Tel: +44 208 829 3000 Fax: +44 208 881 5088 Website: www.turnaround-uk.com

MAINLAND EUROPE, ASIA Peter Newsom 175A Mount View Road, London N4 4JT, UK Phone: +44 7540 079 911 Email: peter.newsom@hotmail.com USA & CANADA (sales & distribution) Dufour Editions Inc. PO Box 7, 124 Byers Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425-0007, USA Tel: + 1 610-458-5005 Fax: +1 610-458-7103 Email: info@dufoureditions.com Website: www.DufourEditions.com

SALES AGENCIES The O’Brien Press are proud to represent the following publishers in Ireland. Please contact our Irish sales team for more information.

The Collins Press Founded in 1989, it publishes a wide range of non-fiction books of Irish interest, with a particular focus on the outdoors and photography. www.collinspress.ie

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Futa Fata Energetic, creative publisher of beautiful Irish language children’s books, both original and in translation. www.futafata.com

RIGHTS AGENTS BRAZIL

GREEK

Villas-Boas & Moss Literary Agency, Av. Delfim Moreira 1.222 / 102 Cep 22.441-000, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

Evangelia Avloniti, Ersilia Literary Svetlana Pironko, Agency, 1A Evrydikis Street, Athens Author Rights Agency, 16121, Greece 20 Victoria Road, Rathgar, Tel. +30 693 8454 332 Dublin 6, Ireland

Tel: +55 21 3724-1046 E-mail: luciana@vbmlitag.com

E-mail: info@ersilialit.com

CHINESE

Efrat Lev, Deborah Harris Agency P.O. Box 8528, Jerusalem 91083 Israel

Lily Chen, Big Apple Tuttle-Mori, Zhong Shan Bei Road, No. 838, 3/F, Zha-Beil District, Shanghai, PR China Tel. +886 2 89901238 E-mail: lily-shanghai@bigapple-china.com

CZECH Kristin Olson Literary Agency, Kilimentska 24, 110 00 Praha 1, Czech Republic Tel. +420 2 2258 2042 E-mail: kristin.olson@litag.cz

DUTCH Linda Kohn, International Literatuur Bureau, Keizersgracht 188-hs, 1016 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands Tel. +31 20 330 6658 E-mail: lkohn@planet.nl

FRENCH Corinne Marotte / Marie Lannurien L’Autre agence, 45 rue Marx-Dormoy, 75018 Paris, France Tel. +33 1 8050 2870 E-mail: contact@lautreagence.eu

GERMAN (Brandon Crime only) Silke Weniger Literary Agency, Wuermstrasse 11a, 82166 Graefelfing b, Muenchen, Germany Tel. +49 89 260 189-26 E-mail: weniger@litag.de

GERMAN (all other titles) Liepman Agency, Englischviertelstrasse 59, CH 8032, Zurich, Switzerland Tel. +41 43 268 23 80 E-mail: office@liepmanagency.com

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RUSSIAN

Tel. +353 1 4922112 E-mail: subrights@authorrightsagency.com

SPANISH, CATALAN, PORTUGUESE exc. Brazil (Children’s books)

Angela Reynolds, Espronceda 300, Tel. +972 2 5633237 E-mail: efrat@thedeborahharrisagency.com 4 - 4, 08027 Barcelona, Spain Tel. +34 932 469 056 HUNGARIAN E-mail: reynolds@ilustrata.com Katalin Katai, Katai & Bolza, H-1068 Budapest, Benczur u. 11, Hungary Tel. +36 1 456 0313 E-mail: katalin@kataibolza.hu

ITALIAN Stefania Fietta, Agenzia Letteraria Internazionale, Via Edmondo de Amicis 53, 20123 Milano, Italy Tel. +39 02 865445 E-mail: fietta@aglettinternazionale.it

JAPANESE Junzo Sawa, The English Agency (Japan) Ltd., 4F. Sakuragi Bldg., 6-7-3 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo 107-0062, Japan Tel. +81 03-3406-5385 E-mail: junzo_sawa@eaj.co.jp

KOREAN Yu Ri Jang Literary Agency, 163 Sinmunno-1ga, Gwanghwamun Officia Rm1928, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-999, Korea Tel. +82 2 735 9516 E-mail: yurijang@yrjagency.com

POLISH Filip Wojciechowski, Graal Agency, u.l. Pruszkowska 29/252 02-119 Warszawa, Poland Tel: +48 22 895 2000 E-mail: filip.wojciechowski@graal.com.pl

ROMANIAN Simona Kessler Agency Str. Banul Antonache 37 011663 Bucharest, Romania Tel: +4021 231 8150 E-mail: office@kessler-agency.ro

SPANISH, CATALAN, PORTUGUESE exc. Brazil (General books) Antonia Kerrigan Literary Agency, Traversera de Gracia 22 1º 2ª, 08021 Barcelona,Spain Tel + 34 932093820 E-mail: antonia@antoniakerrigan.com

TURKISH Nermin Mollaoglu, Kalem Agency Sehbender Sokak No 18 Çati kati, Tünel Beyoglu 34430, Istanbul, Turkey Tel. +90 212 245 44 06 E-mail: nerminmollaoglu@gmail.com

USA (General books) Pamela Malpas, Harold Ober Associates, 425 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, U.S.A. Tel. +1 212 759 8600 E-mail: pmalpas@haroldober.com

USA (Children’s books) Allison Hellegers, Rights People, 9 Kingsway, 4th Floor, London, WC2B 6XF, UK Tel. +44 7841 3955 x255 E-mail: AllisonH@rightspeople.com

FILM & TV RIGHTS Valerie Hoskins & Associates, 20 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2NA, UK Tel. +44 20 76374490, E-mail: vha@vhassociates.co.uk

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