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From its opening in 1796 to finally closing its doors in 1924, Kilmainham Gaol has held an iconic place in Irish history. Built as Dublin’s County Gaol, it held hundreds of Irish patriots in its cells, from Robert Emmet and Anne Devlin in 1803 through to the leaders of the 1916 Rising, fourteen of whom were famously executed in the prison’s stonebreaker’s yard. It was also a place of suffering for thousands of ordinary men, women and children, whose petty crimes such as stealing food could lead to long interments and then a prison ship to Australia.Today the Gaol is a happier place, where each year hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy learning about the lives of those who once lived within its walls. Kilmainham Gaol remains one of the most popular tourist sites in Ireland with visitors from both home and abroad.A Pocket History of Kilmainham Gaol contains everything you need to know about one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions.

A wonderful introduction to Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction, The Wild Atlantic Way.

Granny selects her favourite traditional Irish soup recipes. Includes recipes for potato soup, mutton broth, cabbage soup, beef and barley soup and parsnip soup.

Older than Stonehenge, older than the Pyramids, Newgrange in Co Meath was built over 6,000 years ago. This remarkable Neolithic structure by the legendary River Boyne has fascinated visitors for millennia, but became a significant tourist site after its excavation and partial reconstruction by archaeologist Michael O’Kelly in the 1960s and 70s. Regarded as Ireland’s greatest national monument, Newgrange has entered Irish mythology through its associations with ancient deities, and today it continues to fascinate archaeologists and visitors alike.A Pocket Guide to Newgrange and the Boyne Valley contains everything you need to know about one of Ireland’s most significant historical landmarks.

An annual of all things Irish for children’s Christmas stockings everywhere! The definitive bumper book of the year covers all the unusual things that happened in 2020, as well as history, sport, jokes, riddles and pages for you to fill in your own record of the very strange year gone by.

A celebration of classic potato recipes from Ireland’s favourite granny.

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.

Discover the long and rich history of the island of Ireland, from the very earliest Mesolithic inhabitants to Vikings and Celts and the modern 21st-century nation of today.Encompassing stories of some of Ireland’s best-known characters, as well as pivotal moments in Ireland’s past, this compact history recalls the country’s struggles through difficult times of war, famine and strife as well as its successes, people and places. The wealth of Irish culture and tradition is also beautifully captured in this highly illustrated and informative book.Essential Irish History is the perfect introduction to Ireland’s fascinating history for Irish people and visitors alike.

The ideal gift – the perfect treasury for every child’s library.

A new Irish series for very young readers.