round towers of ireland christiaan corlett

From Glendalough in the Wicklow mountains to Tipperary’s Rock of Cashel and Offaly’s Clonmacnoise, from Aghagower in County Mayo to County Dublin’s Clondalkin, Round Towers Of Ireland features over forty of these remarkable and intriguing structures.

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''I hereby bet Tony Hawks the sum of One Hundred Pounds that he cannot hitchhike round the circumference of Ireland, with a fridge, within one calendar month''A foolhardy attempt to win a drunken bet led to Tony Hawks having one of the most unforgettable experiences of his life. Joined by his trusty travelling-companion-cum-domestic-appliance, he found himself in the midst of a remarkable, inspirational and, at times, downright silly adventure.In their month of madness, Tony and his fridge surfed together; entered a batchelor festival; and one of them had sex without the other knowing. The fridge got christened, and they even met the poorest king on Earth.An absurd story of an extraordinary adventure, Round Ireland with a Fridge follows the fearless pair as they battle towards Dublin and a breathtaking finale that is moving, uplifting, and a fitting conclusion to the whole ridiculous affair.

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Five thousand years ago, in the Early Bronze Age, monumental stone and mud-brick structures known as towers appeared on the landscape of the Oman Peninsula. Since then, they have served as distinctive landmarks of identity for the people of the region. Despite many years of archaeological research and intensive excavations of some of them, much remains unknown about these impressive structures. This book aims to update the long-standing discussions on these towers and to assess their chronological depth of more than a millennium, with the first of them constructed as early as the end of the 4th millennium BCE and the last substantial building activities at the beginning of the 2nd millennium BCE. The book also reassesses their possible functions, such as defence, refuge, demarcation of property, residence of elites, involvement in complex irrigation systems, arenas for cultic practices, in the light of recent archaeological research. The book will also provide a richly illustrated catalogue with extensive bibliography, research history and coordinates of all the nearly hundred towers known to date in the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates, creating a record for researchers and visitors alike.

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THE NUMBER 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 An Irish Times Book of the Year 2024''Ferriter tells the latest chapter in Ireland''s story with authority and insight, deftly weaving together economic and political upheavals with equally tumultuous societal and cultural shifts'' Financial Times ''Forensic and insightful... A major achievement. Ferriter delivers his material with the authority and conviction of a born teacher'' Irish Independent Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes, including the Celtic Tiger boom and increasingly secular debate about abortion, the status of women and same-sex marriage underlined the scale of the transformation. The new diversity of the population and literary and musical prowess also revealed a country experiencing rapid alteration.The road to peace - that saw an end to war in Northern Ireland and culminated in the first visit to southern Ireland of a reigning British monarch in 100 years - illuminated the new Anglo-Irish dynamic. Explosive revelations about deep betrayals from the past destroyed the credibility of the traditionally powerful Catholic Church. And in the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Ireland rebounded ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ireland has given the world so many wonderful things – Liam Neeson, of course, and loads of other stuff. Yes, Ireland is perhaps the most magical and mysterious nation on earth. No one would dare disagree – them would be fighting words. Ireland is the spiritual home – and actual residence – of a wealth of infamous and adored authors, artists, and icons and an island full of ancient Celtic mysticism and traditions.Beloved by the millions who visit each year, Ireland never disappoints. With its traditional Irish music, scenic coastline and a limitless supply of Guinness, The Little Book of Ireland is the perfect companion, overflowing with craic and facts, stats and wisecracks, and a little bit of local lingo thrown in for good measure. In a nutshell: This tiny tome is Ireland triple-distilled and fits perfectly inside the palm of your hand. There''s only one thing left to do - Sláinte!''Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.'' - Pope John Paul IISean''s Bar, in Athlone, is the oldest pub in Ireland. It''s also widely believed that it''s the oldest pub in the world – dating back to 900 AD. Fancy a pint?

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The history of Ireland is both complex and connected to the wider world: it was the first place in the British Isles to be settled by Christian monks, and has suffered internal strife, Viking invasion, Norman colonization, mass migration to the New World, civil war and eventually independence in the early 20th century. Today, Ireland is a dynamic country with a blossoming economy and culture. Arranged chronologically from ancient times to the 21st century, History of Ireland provides a pictorial exploration of a land that is well-known but often little understood. Discover the remains of the country’s many Iron Age hill forts, such as the atmospheric stone fort at Grianán Aileach; explore the first Christian colonies in the monastic settlement at Glendalough in County Wicklow; read of the legend of St Patrick, and stood atop a hillside and banished snakes from Ireland – prompting all serpents to slither away into the sea; discover the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of the Celtic Gospel written in the 9th century; learn about the Plantation of Ulster in the 17th century, where English and Scottish settlers established Protestant communities, causing lasting communal strife; understand the Easter Rising and the traumatic war for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Should be required reading for everyone - including unionists - who are interested in and concerned about the fate of this island'' Dublin Review of Books''Compelling'' Financial TimesWill Ireland really reunite?A century ago the resolution to Ireland’s long struggle for independence was a settlement that saw six of its northern counties remain in the United Kingdom while the other twenty-six formed the new Republic of Ireland. Since partition the unification of the two parts of the island has seemed impossible, particularly because of the bloody legacy of past conflict.However, by 2030, if not sooner, demographic and electoral advantages of Ulster unionists, who wish to remain part of the UK, will be over. And in the light of Brexit, the rising popularity of the Irish nationalist party Sinn Féin, political developments both sides of the border, and within Great Britain, Irish unification referendums will become increasingly likely. Yet even those who want these to happen are not prepared.Making Sense of a United Ireland is a landmark exploration of this most contentious of issues. Distinguished political scientist Brendan O''Leary - a global expert on divided places, who has been profoundly engaged with the Irish question for nearly four decades - argues that ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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THE NUMBER 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 An Irish Times Book of the Year 2024Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes, including the Celtic Tiger boom and increasingly secular debate about abortion, the status of women and same-sex marriage underlined the scale of the transformation. The new diversity of the population and literary and musical prowess also revealed a country experiencing rapid alteration.The road to peace - that saw an end to war in Northern Ireland and culminated in the first visit to southern Ireland of a reigning British monarch in 100 years - illuminated the new Anglo-Irish dynamic. Explosive revelations about deep betrayals from the past destroyed the credibility of the traditionally powerful Catholic Church. And in the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Ireland rebounded and rebuilt to great success, but remained plagued by health and housing failures. Economic recovery, the end of civil war politics, ever closer European involvement and Anglo-Irish highs were followed by Brexit lows and increasing talk of Irish unity.There is much to open people''s eyes in this riveting account ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Neil Hegarty''s bestselling history of Ireland is a story crowded with the drama of complex characters, shifting allegiances and changing identities. Revisiting the major turning points in the Irish story, Hegarty looks not only at the dynamics of what happened in Ireland, but also at the role of events abroad. With a new afterword that covers the dramatic events of 2011 - including the multi-billion-euro international bailout of Ireland''s economy, Fianna Fáil''s electoral meltdown, and the first ever visit by a British sovereign to the Irish Republic - Story of Ireland is the history of a country shaped by and helping shape the world around it. Accompanying a landmark series coproduced by the BBC and RTE, and with an introduction by series presenter, Fergal Keane, Story of Ireland is an epic account of Ireland''s history for an entire new generation.

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‘The masterful, compelling story of salvaging RMS Empress of Ireland, as told by one of the liner’s foremost historians.’ – J. Kent Layton, co-author of On a Sea of Glass and Recreating Titanic and Her SistersIt started with two photographs.These old prints, up for online auction, showed Royal Navy sailors carrying a buoy on a wharf on a Canadian river, with the Pointe-au-Père lighthouse in the background. David Saint-Pierre knew that this had only happened once – when the crew of HMS Essex helped salvage RMS Empress of Ireland. Her sinking at the mouth of the St Lawrence river remains the worst peacetime maritime disaster in Canadian history, with a death toll of over 1,000 people. More passengers died on the Empress of Ireland than on Titanic two years prior.But these images were just the beginning. When Saint-Pierre made contact with the seller, he discovered that they were part of an album of over 500 pictures that told a story that history had largely forgotten: the diving and salvage on the wreck in the summer of 1914, by an international team that featured North American divers working alongside Royal Navy sailors. In the Wake of the Empress of Ireland is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Colour of Ireland: County by County 1860-1960 is a photographic celebration of the history, culture, people and places that make up a century of life in Ireland. Covering all 32 counties, this beautiful, meticulously researched collection takes a past only ever viewed before in black and white and - in glorious colour - breathes fresh energy and emotion into it.With close to 200 colourised photographs set alongside their black and white counterparts, here is a world seen for the first time: a treasure trove to fire the imagination and reignite our connection to the past as it was actually lived. From the thatched cottages of Meath to the libraries of Trinity College, from 1920s sunseekers in Dun Laoghaire to women spinning and carding wool in County Mayo, all of Ireland is vividly brought to life. Along with key moments from the Irish War of Independence and the turbulent history of the 32 counties, these images capture rural landscapes, villages, towns and cities. Endlessly, uniquely fascinating, The Colour of Ireland offers a wealth of perspectives on the bygone ages of an ever-changing land.

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Kolínská - pro muže i pro ženy, květinová vůně, objem 170 ml Kolínská voda 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense Floral Fields Of Ireland je květinová vůně vhodná pro muže i ženy. Na trhu jste ji mohli spatřit poprvé v roce 2019. Kolínská 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense Floral Fields Of Ireland vás přenese na nádherné květinové louky. Objevíte zde černou dřevěnou mimózu, která zde zastupuje divoké irské květiny. Evokuje květinové, zelené, vodní, fialové i medové tóny a dodává vůni jedinečný nádech. Klíčové vlastnosti kolínské vody 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense Floral Fields Of IrelandKolínská voda 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense Floral Fields Of Ireland je předurčena mužům i ženámNa trhu se objevila v roce 2019Přenese vás na květinové louky v IrskuZáklad tvoří černá dřevěná mimózaKolínskou vodu 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense Floral Fields Of Ireland užijete pro každodenní nošení Popis vůně kolínské vody 4711 Acqua Colonia Intense Floral Fields Of...

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Now a major TV series on Prime Video The thirteenth novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One''s prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unravelling, and the armies of the Shadow have begun to spill out of the Blight.Perrin Aybara is haunted by spectres from his past. To prevail, he must find a way to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it for ever.Meanwhile, Matrim Cauthon prepares for the most difficult challenge of his life. The Tower of Ghenjei awaits, and its secrets will reveal the fate of a friend long lost.The end draws near. It''s time to roll the dice.''Epic in every sense'' Sunday Times''With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal'' New York Times''[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre'' George R. R. Martin''A fantasy phenomenon'' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:Book 1: The Eye of the WorldBook 2: The Great HuntBook 3: The Dragon RebornBook 4: The Shadow RisingBook 5: The Fires of HeavenBook 6: Lord of ChaosBook 7: A ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Forgotten Football Clubs of Great Britain and Ireland is a nostalgic journey through the histories of clubs that left an indelible mark on the sport, yet no longer exist.Philip O''Rourke delves into the narratives of 50 defunct teams from around England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, uncovering their origins, achievements and the circumstances that led to their extinction. Along the way, we learn about their key players and managers and any controversies surrounding them.Inside you’ll discover:Interviews with fans and journalists that help bring the story of each club to lifeHow George Best ended up playing for a League of Ireland sideThe History of Wanderers FC and how they won the first FA CupHow the first ever Welsh Cup finalist, Druids FC, became a forgotten clubThe story of Renton FC, the Scottish club who were once world champions but are now just a memoryHow one English club, Corinthians, influenced some of the world’s top sides despite staying at amateur level for so longHow Drumcondra AFC took on Europe, but now just play in the local football leagueThis engrossing book is a heartfelt tribute to the teams that once brought joy to their supporters, but now survive only in memory or ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet: The world''s number one travel guide publisherWhether exploring your own backyard or somewhere new, discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet''s Galway & the West of Ireland''s BestTrips. Featuring seven amazing road trips, plus up-to-date advice on the destinations you''ll visit along the way, you can find traditional folk music, Connemara''s wilderness and cute villages - all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet''s Galway & the West of Ireland''sBest Trips:Lavish colour and gorgeous photography throughoutItineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored routes for your needs and interestsGet around easily - easy-to-read, full-colour route maps and detailed directionsInsider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roadsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks missUseful features - including Stretch Your Legs,Detours, Link Your Trip Covers Galway, Connemara, County Clare, County Galway, County Mayo, Sligo, and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Galway & the West of Ireland''s Best Trips is perfect ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Breathing new life into Ireland's history once again, this carefully restored and colourised collection of wonderful black and white images captures the beauty of the nation's fascinating past. This sequel to the bestselling The Colour of Ireland presents a huge variety of captivating images from the 32 counties, from Dublin to Galway and Antrim to Cork, and inspires a new vision of Ireland's heritage.With incredible attention to detail, author Rob Cross has gained a worldwide following by using cutting-edge technology and careful historical research to accurately depict the colours of Ireland's history and tell the stories within these rich images. It's a collection to treasure, enjoy and reflect on for years to come.

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Israeli universities have long enjoyed a reputation as liberal bastions of freedom and democracy. Drawing on extensive research and making Hebrew sources accessible to the international community, Maya Wind shatters this myth and documents how Israeli universities are directly complicit in the violation of Palestinian rights.As this book shows, Israeli universities serve as pillars of Israel's system of oppression against Palestinians. Academic disciplines, degree programs, campus infrastructure, and research laboratories all service Israeli occupation and apartheid, while universities violate the rights of Palestinians to education, stifle critical scholarship, and violently repress student dissent. Towers of Ivory and Steel is a powerful expose of Israeli academia’s ongoing and active complicity in Israel’s settler-colonial project.

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Discover the incredible myths and legends of Ireland in this wonderful selection of tales, collected and retold by Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde. Lady Wilde was an accomplished folklorist who sought to preserve Irish culture through recording their enchanting myths, rituals and beliefs. This collection contains over 100 of these enthralling and eerie tales including, "The Horned Women," "The Holy Well and the Murderer," and "The Bride''s Death-Song," Each showcase the strange and mystical superstitions spread by Irish peasantry in the ancient tongue. This edition also includes a chapter on the ancient peoples of Ireland written by her husband Sir William Wilde which forms part of the original manuscript. It will appeal to anyone interested in Ireland and its oral history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Discover the fascinating world of Ireland’s diverse and astonishing collection of native wildflowers. This new edition reflects the many changes to our botanical knowledge since The Wildflowers of Ireland was first published in 2014. There’s updated information on the distribution of native wildflowers, along with more than 90 additional species, all beautifully photographed by the author.For ease of identification, the species are divided into colour categories and within each category the species are grouped by, for example, the number of petals in the flower or whether the species carries its flowers in a cluster or a spike.In easily understood terminology, focus is put on the main identifying features of each plant, by colour, size, shape of flower, leaf, habitat, flowering season, and where in Ireland it might be found.This is a must for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.

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The Pocket Book of Ireland’s Favourite Saints takes you on a fascinating journey through Ireland’s rich spiritual history. This book illuminates the lives of a diverse array of saints from every county, from Saint Patrick, known and celebrated around the world and famed for bringing Christianity to Ireland, to the charitable Saint Brigid, and the missionary Saint Columba.Explore the stories of saints like Saint Dymphna, a virgin martyr and the patroness of mental health, and Saint Kevin, who founded the monastic settlement at Glendalough. The book also delves into the life of Padre Pio, an Italian saint deeply connected to Irish devotees.The Pocket Book of Ireland’s Favourite Saints reveals how these saints shaped Ireland’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Perfect for history buffs and spiritual seekers alike, this book offers a rich tapestry of faith, resilience and compassion, showcasing the profound impact of these holy figures on Ireland and the world.

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Betsy Cornwell left home with her baby on his first birthday, checking into a hotel under a false name so her husband could not track them down. Over the long months of housing insecurity that followed, bouncing around cheap motel rooms and friend''s couches, Betsy''s determination to offer her son something she''d never had - a safe, stable home - took on the force of obsession.In The Old Knitting Factory, Cornwell invites readers to join her on the path that led out of her violent marriage and into renovating a run-down house on a lake in rural Ireland, transforming a largely abandoned and abused vacation house into a family home and childcare-inclusive arts retreat space for other single parents. Along the way, she creates community and finds family wherever she goes - even when she has to build it herself, brick by brick.Mixing Maid''s gripping portrait of single motherhood''s precarity with The Salt Path''s wild, romantic sense of place - in this case among rural Ireland''s cool mists, nubbly Aran yarns, and whispering turf fires - The Old Knitting Factory invites readers to experience the magic of found family and new beginnings.

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Since its first publication in 1994 Richard Killeen’s Short History of Ireland has been widely accepted as the most accessible introduction to Irish history. It presents the history of Ireland in attractive double paged spreads, which can be quickly read to give an easy overview of the key events of Irish history. It is superbly illustrated with over 150 full colour photographs, paintings and drawings.Over the past 10 years almost 150,000 copies have been sold in English, French and German language editions. This new edition brings the story up to date including the days of the Celtic Tiger and the Good Friday agreement.

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This book is a fun and lighthearted look at the notoriously funny and wonderfully unique Irish wit.The Irish have a famously hilarious way with words that has made them beloved the world over. Producing comedians such as Dylan Moran, Sharon Horgan, Tommy Tiernan, Alison Spittle, Graham Linehan and Ed Byrne, who artfully blend mockery with a self-deprecating appreciation of their unique vernacular, Ireland has a language and culture like no other. Migrating from their small Emerald Isle to many far corners of the world, the Irish have brought with them that complex black humour and sarcasm that defines them. From the satires of Jonathan Swift, George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde through to the hilarity of J.P. Donleavy and the sublime nonsense of Flann O’Brien and Spike Milligan, their distinct culture has been celebrated by many and in many forms.The Wicked Wit of Ireland combines traditional Irish humour, one-liners, anecdotes, and of course quips about the classic Irish mammy, into a fun and entertaining compilation.

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It’s A Time-Travelling Journey Through Ireland … It’s A Historopedia! Buckle up and get ready to travel back in time with John and Fatti Burke’s new adventure through Ireland’s history. This breathtakingly exciting book discovers Ireland, era by era, as you’ve never seen it before.Time travellers of any age will be totally absorbed by Fatti Burke’s detailed illustrations and her father John’s fabulous facts to be discovered on every page.A perfect introduction to Ireland’s history for young and old, this illustrated journey travels from earliest settlements right up to the present day. Take a trip through time and meet courageous Celts, rampaging Vikings and rebellious republicans. Historopedia looks at wars and disasters; introduces artists, explorers and leaders; and shows us castles, cottages and tenements. You’ll discover how we lived, what we ate, what we wore and even what school was like! And it doesn’t neglect the imagination: here, too, are mythical figures and TV characters, alongside world-changing inventions borne from the minds of Irish scientists and explorers.So, time travellers, are you ready to go on the adventure of a lifetime?

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This book takes 100 objects and explores their significance in shaping Ireland. Photographs are accompanied by a concise and insightful story that shows the social, political and artistic vitality of each object. Beginning with Mesolithic Ireland and ending in 2005, ornamental treasures such as the Book of Kells, the magnificent 8th century Ardagh Chalice and a chair by modernist furniture designer Eileen Gray are given equal importance as pieces such as the bloodstained shirt of Irish revolutionary James Connolly, a 1950s washing machine and the letters from the Anglo Irish Bank sign which were dismantled in 2011. The concept for this book came from a series in the Irish Times by columnist, writer and literary editor Fintan O’Toole, who also writes the robust introduction to the book.

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'A solid gold treat from top to tail. A tremendous set of stories by the great Irish playwright' John Self, The Observer A fake! A quack! A charlatan! Get a grip on yourself, woman! We’ll say another rosary and then I’ll leave you home.’Stories of Ireland is a brilliant, colourful compendium of mid-century Irish experience from one of Ireland’s greatest ever writers, Brian Friel. Demonstrating all of Friel’s peerless instinct for voice, scene, and the uncanny mystery found in the everyday, these tales tell of beauty, struggle and discovery: from the drowning of a man in the bog-black waters of Lough Keeragh, to the camaraderie of teenage potato gathers in County Tyrone, and from the careful work of the German War Graves Commission in Glenn na fuiseog, to trawlermen’s talk of sunken gold off the coast of Donegal. Selected by Friel himself, and introduced by acclaimed author Louise Kennedy, this charming, heartful collection truly offers some of the best stories ever written. 'Some of the best stories ever written. They are everything short stories should be – deft, skilfully written, funny and quite often breathlessly sad' Edna O'Brien

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A ground-breaking history of the twentieth century in Ireland, written on the most ambitious scale by a brilliant young historian. It is significant that it begins in 1900 and ends in 2000 - most accounts have begun in 1912 or 1922 and largely ignored the end of the century. Politics and political parties are examined in detail but high politics does not dominate the book, which rather sets out to answer the question: ''What was it like to grow up and live in 20th-century Ireland''?It deals with the North in a comprehensive way, focusing on the social and cultural aspects, not just the obvious political and religious divisions.

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As the only child of the famous Irish chieftain Owen "Black Oak" O''Malley, piracy was in young Grace O''Malley''s blood. She grew up on Ireland’s west coast and loved the land and seas her family had controlled for generations. They were all places Grace would eventually rule as well - as a pirate! Learn how Grace O''Malley became known as the pirate queen of Ireland in this accessible adventure-filled graphic novel.

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Explore the wonders of Ireland's western counties with this comprehensive new guide. Discover secret beaches, dramatic cliffs and forgotten castles as you follow detailed route instructions and tips for wild swimming, hiking and camping adventures. Ideal for anyone looking to escape the tourist trail and experience Ireland's wild heart.

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The Economy of Ireland (14th edition) takes a holistic examination of the Irish Economy in light of events including the Celtic Tiger boom, recession, recovery and a global pandemic.The textbook considers the evolution of the Irish economy over time; the policy priorities for a small regional economy in the eurozone; the role of the state in policy making; taxation and regulatory policy; and the challenge of sustainable development. This provides a framework for analysing policy issues at a national level, including the Irish labour market and migration, inequality and poverty, and the care economy. The book then considers issues at a sectoral level, from agriculture and trade to the education and health sectors.Packed with the latest available data, contemporary examples and analysis of topical issues, this is an ideal text for students studying modules on Irish Economics.

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The Great Lighthouses of Ireland is a collection of striking images and fascinating stories about the lighthouses around Ireland’s coast and the extraordinary men and women who lived and worked in them.The book, published to accompany the TV series of the same name, has an encyclopaedic range of subjects, including history, biography, engineering and science, art, wildlife and social history. Stories include the raid on the Fastnet by the IRA, Ireland’s nuclear-powered lighthouse and the heroic rescue of the Daunt Rock lightship.With more than 300 stunning images and archive documents, this beautiful book brings to life the romance and history of the lighthouses that inspire such fascination.

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One of Ireland''s greatest writers, the Nobel-prize winner W. B. Yeats was fascinated by the myths and folklore of his native country. Compiled by Yeats in 1892, this abridged version showcases some of the stories that were collected around the country by a variety of historians, including Lady Wilde, the mother of Oscar Wilde.Within these pages, you''ll discover tales of greedy sons who get their comeuppance, canny priests, evil witches and demons alongside legends of heroic kings, giants and, of course, the good folk themselves - the fairies, the leprechauns and the cluricauns.By turns, charming and scary, these are yarns that have passed down through generations and which are still as entertaining and magical as when they were first recalled.

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The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis'' The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tricks a quarter mile in the sky. This picture book captures the poetry and magic of the event. The Man Who Walked Between the Towers is the winner of the 2004 Caldecott Medal, the winner of the 2004 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books, and the winner of the 2006 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Children''s Video.

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Saint, Slave or Scholar? Patrick of Ireland is known as all three but who is he really? Let K.C. Murdarasi bring to light the real life of this father of the Christian faith. Kidnapped from his home and family as a young boy you would think forgiveness would have been far from his mind. Yet with God’s grace Patrick returned to the land of his captivity where he preached the Good News of Jesus Christ to slaves and kings alike and left a legacy of faith that would last for centuries.  The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from K. C. Murdarosi will challenge young readers to have faith in God like Patrick did.  A well–known and long–standing series:Over 50 titlesGreat for ages 9 to 14Published in 14 languagesHalf a million books soldAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 booksEach biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave - K.C. Murdarasiová

The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world’s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain''s strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter''s story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

Objev podobné jako The Great Book of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table - John Matthews

A small country at the western periphery of Europe, Ireland is endowed with a spectacular variety of geology. Detailed 'step-by-step' itineraries are provided, presented in a manner accessible to the non-specialist. An invaluable background resource to plan and execute field-based exercises to any of the classic areas of Irish geology described.

Objev podobné jako Geology of Ireland - Alistair Allen, Ken Higgs, John Reavy, Ivor MacCarthy

"My Little Album of Ireland'' takes the youngest of readers on a fun filled tour of the Emerald Isle. Along the way, they will build up their vocabulary in English and Irish"--

Objev podobné jako My Little Album of Ireland - Juliette Saumande

The first volume in the Lost Tramways of Ireland series features the history of the Belfast system, including its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, its conversion to electric traction in the early 20th century, its role in two World Wars, the conversion of the network to bus and trolleybus operation from the late 1940s and the system''s eventual demise in 1954.

Objev podobné jako Lost Tramways of Ireland: Belfast - Peter Waller

This is the true story of Grace O’Malley, or Granuaile, who ruled on land and sea in Connaught over 400 years ago.A Pirate Queen and Chieftain, she became a legend. We meet Grace as a young girl on Ireland’s west coast. Her father is a strong chieftain and loves the sea. Despite her parents’ objections, Grace becomes a better sailor than any of her father’s crew and so the adventures of the Pirate Queen begin.We set sail on her galley to Spain where war with England affects Grace and Ireland. We meet her husbands, Donal of the Battles and Richard in Iron, and are on board ship for her son’s birth and pirate attacks. After many escapades we sail to London for her famous meeting with Queen Elizabeth I. And we stay with her in her castle at Rock Fleet where she dies in 1603.This non-fiction account is a must for children who love Irish history! Similar to: Michael Collins: Most Wanted Man by Vincent McDonnell and Tom Crean: Ice Man by Michael Smith.

Objev podobné jako Pirate Queen of Ireland - Anne Chambers

Go on a journey with Robert OÂ’Byrne as he brings fascinating Irish ruins to life. Inspired by his passionate interest in IrelandÂ’s architectural heritage and concern for its preservation, in 2012 writer Robert OÂ’Byrne created a blog called The Irish Aesthete. He subsequently moved onto other social media and now The Irish Aesthete is an established presence on Facebook, Twitter, and on YouTube where Robert started his own channel in 2020. The Irish Aesthete has also established a strong and ever-growing presence on Instagram where he has over 37,000 followers. Architects, designers, decorators and historians from around the world now come to The Irish Aesthete for information on IrelandÂ’s historic architecture. Having never owned a camera, from the beginning Robert OÂ’Byrne used his mobile phone, teaching himself how to make good pictures that would hold the attention of viewers. Since then, his photographs have received widespread acclaim and appeared on book covers, in magazine and newspaper articles and on many other sites. To mark The Irish AestheteÂ’s tenth anniversary in 2022, he presented a complete set of these images to the Irish Architectural Archive. RobertÂ’s collection of photographs, covering everything from grand country houses to ancient monasteries, now runs to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Irish Aesthete: Buildings of Ireland, Lost and Found - Robert O'Byrne

Lonely Planet''s Best Road Trips Ireland reveals 34incredible escapes -with maps - so you can experience the freedom of the open road.Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Ireland that range from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, from feasting on gastronomic delights along the Wild Atlantic Way, to finding dreamlike views around the Ring of Kerry, and scuba diving and surfing in the Dingle Peninsula.InsideLonely Planet''s Best Road Trips Ireland:Discover 34open road escapes that range from 2 days to 2 weeksEach route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drivesFind the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way''Our Picks'' section highlights the best: scenic drives, hidden treasures, good food, ancient monuments, adrenaline rushesLocal travel experts share why they love each trip Essential ''Toolkit'' on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and moreCovers: Dublin & Eastern Ireland, Cork & Southwest Ireland, Galway & the West of Ireland, Belfast & the North of IrelandHit the road with Lonely Planet''s Best Road Trips Ireland ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Best Road Trips Ireland - Wilson Neil, Le Nevez Catherine, Albiston Isabel, Lonely Planet, Davenport Fionn, Belinda Dixon

Winding rural roads, lush verdant valleys, endless miles of untamed coastline: Ireland is the perfect destination for a road trip to remember. With Road Trips Ireland, it''s yours to explore.Featuring 25 wonderful drives across the country and packed with detailed driving instructions and practical information, this easy-to-use guide helps you discover Ireland at its best.Inside, you''ll find:25 easy-to-follow scenic driving tours, each lasting two to five daysOur pick of the best places to stay, eat and shopWays to see more of each area en route, including great viewpoints, delightful detours, walks through historic towns and villages, outdoor activities, and various tours and trips.Rules of the road, addresses for satnavs, detailed directions for easy navigation, road conditions and parking tips, and useful travel, visa and health informationA laminated pull-out road map of Ireland, which helps you navigate with easeDK is the world''s leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries. Looking for more on Ireland''s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Ireland.

Objev podobné jako DK Road Trips Ireland - DK Travel

Lonely Planet''s Experience Ireland is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Drive the Wild Atlantic Way, sip stout in a charming pub and cruise down the Shannon. Uncover Ireland''s best experiences and get away from the everyday!Inside Lonely Planet''s Experience Ireland:Unique experiences to string together an unforgettable tripInspiring full-colour travel photography and maps throughoutHighlights and trip builders to help tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsFresh perspectives to surprise you with things you hadn''t thought of, as well as fresh takes on the well-known sightsInsider tips help you discover hidden gems and get around like a localPractical info and tips on money, getting around, unique and local ways to stay, and responsible travelCovers Dublin, Wicklow, The Southeast, Cork, Kerry, West of Ireland, UlsterThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet''s Experience Ireland, our inspiring guide, filled with local tips and fresh perspectives focuses on Ireland''s best experiences to string together for an unforgettable trip.Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet''s Ireland guide.Looking for a guide for Dublin? Check out Lonely Planet''s Dublin ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet Experience Ireland - Le Nevez Catherine, Albiston Isabel, Lonely Planet, Brian Barry, Yvonne Gordon, Una-Minh Kavanagh, Orla Smith, Noel

Maid meets Wintering. An inspiring and moving memoir about a mother who flees an abusive marriage and must learn to reclaim the story of her life through a search for home on Ireland's wild, western coast.

Objev podobné jako Ring of Salt: Finding home and hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland - Betsy Cornwell

Masterfully blending narrative and interpretation, and R.F. Foster''s Modern Ireland: 1600-1972 looks at how key events in Irish history contributed to the creation of the ''Irish Nation''. ''The most brilliant and courageous Irish historian of his generation'' Colm Tóibín, London Review of Books ''Remarkable ... Foster gives a wise and balanced account of both forces of unity and forces of diversity ... a master work of scholarship'' Bernard Crick, New Statesman ''A tour de force ... Anyone who really wants to make sense of Ireland and the Irish must read Roy Foster''s magnificent and accessible Modern Ireland'' Anthony Clare ''A magnificent book. It supersedes all other accounts of modern Irish history'' Conor Cruise O''Brien, Sunday Times ''Dazzling ... a masterly survey not so much of the events of Irish history over the past four centuries as of the way in which those events acted upon the peoples living in Ireland to produce in our own time an "Irish Nation" ... a gigantic and distinguished undertaking'' Robert Kee, Observer ''A work of gigantic importance. It is everything that a history book should be. It is beautifully and clearly written; it seeps wisdom through its every pore; it is full of the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Modern Ireland 1600-1972 - Professor Stuart Foster

Become a visual explorer through more than 200 stunning images that celebrate the beautiful country, culture, and history of Ireland. Ireland holds a special place in people’s hearts—even for many who haven’t been there. To some the appeal is its natural beauty, to others it’s the history; to some it’s the country’s strong folk tradition, to others it feels like a mystical place. This beautiful guide celebrates the island’s most evocative and beautiful places, whether in nature or man-made, from the miles of near-empty beaches to the Mourne Mountains in County Down, from the pretty fishing towns of County Cork to Dublin’s elegant Georgian streets. Featuring images from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, Ireland ranges widely across landscapes and history, from rugged cliffs and rolling hills to mysterious stone circles, magnificent cathedrals and ruined abbeys; and from medieval forts and castles to grand Victorian follies and villages abandoned during the Potato Famine. While some images such as the striking basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway may be familiar, others you may know only from Game of Thrones and the Star Wars films but never realized that they, too, are in Ireland.

Objev podobné jako Ireland - Martin J. Dougherty

A stunning desk diary showcasing the finest treasures of our National Gallery.

Objev podobné jako The National Gallery of Ireland Diary 2026 - National Gallery of Ireland

In the second volume in the ‘Lost Tramways’ series to feature Ireland, the history of the trams that served Dublin and its environs are recalled. Although dominated by the system of Dublin itself, there were no fewer than three other tramways that served the area that all had a fascinating history.

Objev podobné jako Lost Tramways of Ireland: Dublin - Peter Waller

First full survey of how transhumance operated in Ireland from the sixteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth.

Objev podobné jako Transhumance and the Making of Ireland's Uplands, 1550-1900 - Eugene Costello

Ireland in its own words: a dazzling compendiumOver the past hundred years, Ireland has undergone profound political, social and cultural changes. But one thing that has not changed is the Irish genius for observation and storytelling, invective and self-scrutiny. Ireland: The Autobiography draws upon this genius to create a portrait of a century of Irish life through the words of the people who lived it.Broadcaster and historian John Bowman has mined archives, diaries and memoirs to create a remarkably varied and delightfully readable mosaic of voices and perspectives. Ireland: The Autobiography is a brilliantly selected, wide-ranging and engrossing take on the last century of Irish life. It gives us a portrait of Ireland unlike anything we''ve read before.''Absorbing and illuminating ... John Bowman has selected a range of accounts of Irish life that do justice to what happened, what it felt like, and the personal and societal experiences alongside the "official" version.'' Diarmaid Ferriter, Irish Times''A treasure'' Irish Examiner''A whistle-stop tour of the seismic, seminal and explosive events which shaped the nation as we know it'' Irish Independent''Entertaining and informative'' Sunday Business Post''A remarkably varied and delightfully readable mosaic of voices and perspectives'' Women''s Way''A thoughtful and eclectic collection'' Irish ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Ireland: The Autobiography - John Bowman