Irish True Crime

'My parents were now dabbling with drugs and Southern Comfort, even going so far as to put a selection of hallucinogens into my bottle to witness the effects for their own amusement.

This book relates the story of the controversial trial, conviction and imprisonment of William Burke Kirwan, a Dublin artist, for the murder of his wife, Sarah, in 1852.

Maynooth Studies in Local History

The definitive account of the rise of the Kinahan gang and the deadly feud that has shocked the nation. The Cartel exposes the criminal clan's aims and actions - in members' own words - and reveal the surprising truths behind how they built their empire.

'You're all fallen women. You've sowed the seed of Satan. You are nothing.'

Mary Creighton was just 15 when she found herself pregnant out of wedlock, in 1960s Ireland.

McDowell's career spanned 45 years as he rose to fearless editor of Northern Ireland's Sunday World, facing down threats and beatings to expose the stories of the criminal underworld.

Too often, the attitude of politicians is to leave the past behind. But without the truth and justice, there can be no reconciliation or forgiveness. In this careful examination of indisputable evidence, Michael O’Connell seeks to ensure wrongful convictions of the innocent will not be repeated.

The inside story of a lifetime spent fighting crime, from local Garda in Kildare to Detective Superintendent, tackling everything from small local crimes to major national and international investigations.

This is the truly shocking and harrowing story of a young girl whose stepfather began raping her when she was just twelve years old and how, after many years, she finally contacted the police made a full statement.