Irish History

A Dubray Staff Recommended Read... Des Ekin embarks on a roadtrip around the entire coast of Ireland, in search of our piratical heritage, uncovering an amazing history of swashbuckling bandits, both Irish-born and imported.

From prehistoric times to the present day this comprehensive history presents the story of Ireland in bite-size chunks. With illustrations throughout this is an attractive and practical guide to Ireland's colourful history.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour was built 200 years ago, the marvel of it's time. It is many stories, those of shipwrecks, forgotten heroes, prison ships, German torpedoes and an entertainment palace by the sea. Above all it is a very human story of poverty, hardship and true determination. It will fill you with wonder to read them.

This book explains what happened in the years before and after the Rising, as well as providing an exciting day-by-day account of the events themselves, and biographies of the leading figures

Today's Ireland has never lost the link with its pagan past, never forgotten the old ways. This book reveals the hidden world of pagan Ireland, showing it still exists among the people and in the landscape where it belongs.