Irish Popular Music

Niall Stokes’ rock ‘n roll memoir of his life as a Dublin beatnik and founder and publisher of the ground-breaking Irish music magazine HOT PRESS. . .

The story of how a small studio in Dublin became one of the world's leading music recording venues, and the beating heart of Irish music. . .

Offering a definitive account of his life in the music world, this is not only the tour de force firsthand biography that Rory’s fans have hungered for, but it is also an extraordinary eyewitness chronicle of rock’s golden era with the giants of music, and, sadly, of Rory’s decline into ill health and tragic early passing. . .

From the outside, Irish dancing seems like a wholesome world of dazzling costumes, intricate footwork and groomed hair. But when we pull back the curtain, we discover that Irish dancing also has a dark side. . .

Few bands in British musical history have achieved the mythical status of Oasis. Emerging from the streets of 1990s Manchester, their meteoric rise was fuelled by a relentless drive and swagger that left an indelible mark on pop history.

Passion, Addiction and Redemption in the Golden Age of Irish Music

Patrick 'Paddy' Reilly is an Irish folk singer and guitarist. Born in Rathcoole, County Dublin, he is one of Ireland's most famous balladeers and is best known for his renditions of "The Fields of Athenry", "Rose of Allendale" and "The Town I Loved So Well". 

The landmark memoir of a global music icon.

Rememberings by the late Sinead O'Connor, is intimate, replete with candid anecdotes and full of hard-won insights. It is a unique and remarkable chronicle by a unique and remarkable artist.

One of the most sought after aspects of Irish vernacular culture is traditional song. Access to earlier recordings is a way to ensure the best understanding and appreciation of earlier singers, styles and repertoires.

Carefully selected ballads from Irish history, culture and heritage. Well-known and loved Irish songs. A perfect gift. Stunning photographs and woodcuts throughout.

Christy Dignam, lead singer of Aslan and one of Ireland’s greatest rock stars, reveals all in this extraordinary tale of excess and devotion to his music.   

Featuring the stunning photography of Euan Gébler, this literary memoir is a must-have for fans of Dawe’s work.

In Another World is a unique trip through the music scene of 1950s and 60s Belfast, mapped into the mystic through the timeless lyrics of Van ‘the Man’ Morrison. 

'The truest measure of the man we have thus far'   Mojo

'Affectionate, impeccably researched biography'    Mail on Sunday

'Head and shoulders above the usual rock hagiography'   Sunday Telegraph

Costello went into the family business and had taken the popular music world by storm before he was twenty-four. Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink is the long-awaited memoir from Elvis Costello, one of rock and roll's most iconic stars. 

This is the story of a young, beautiful and talented girl from humble beginnings in Donegal who established a career in show business that was to endure for half a century.

Foreword by Daniel O'Donnell. 2015 1st Edition Hardback.

For the beginner to the highly advanced player of Irish flute, tin whistle, or Boehm -system flute.

Rathmines & Rathgar Musical Society 1913-2013. A vibrant part of Dublin's musical landscape for 100 years.

2013 1st Edition Hardback

Derry’s Dance Halls of Romance contains hundreds of unique images of those carefree dance-hall days and the showbands who brought them alive with their music and their energy.

(Scribhinni Bealoidis / Folklore Studies). The rich repository of song in Irish in the National Folklore Collection is represented in this publication of song from the barony of Maigh Cuilinn, Co. Galway.