Irish Interest Titles

Winner of the An Post Irish Book Awards Best Irish-Published Book of the Year... Old Ireland in Colour celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the Irish through the colour restoration of stunning images of all walks of Irish life.

A young swimming talent with a glorious career ahead; a top swimming coach and paedophile - an unforgettable story of survival.

Call it a daily meditation on the world around us for nature-lovers and nature newbies alike, An Irish Nature Year gleefully explores the small mysteries of the seasons as they unfold - Who's cutting perfect circles in your roses? Which birds wear feathery trousers? And what, exactly, is an amethyst deceiver?

The latest edition of Ireland's outstanding political work of reference. For the past forty years, Nealon's Guide has appeared after every general election.

A unique and scholarly reference book on Hiberno-English - the form of English commonly spoken in Ireland, with a new introduction by Blindboy Boatclub.

John Creedon has always been fascinated by place names, from when he was a young boy growing up in Cork City to travelling around Ireland making his popular television show. In this brilliant new book, he digs beneath the surface of familiar place names, peeling back the layers of meaning behind them to reveal stories about the nature of the land of Erin and the people who walked it before us.

What's in a Name? Dun Leary - Kingstown - Dún Laoghaire celebrates the centenary of the name change from Kingstown to Dún Laoghaire during the War of Independence in 1920.

Road atlas, at A4 size, covering the whole of Ireland featuring clear and detailed Collins colour mapping at a scale of 5.2 miles to 1 inch. Perfect for both residents and visitors touring Ireland.

The follow-up to Motherfocloir, exploring the Irish language, both the very old and the very new. Craic Baby hinges on how watching a child learn to communicate changes how you think about language.