Irish Interest

’Thoughtful, often hilarious and endearingly self-deprecating. One of the funniest and most astute pieces of writing yet on the national midlife crisis we briefly called the Celtic Tiger.’ - Paul Howard, aka Ross O’Carroll-Kelly

Collected Plays: Volume Three is the third of five volumes presenting the complete plays of Brian Friel, all of which were published in 2016. Brian Friel was born in Co.Tyrone in 1929. He died in Co.Donegal on 2 October 2015.

This book tells the stories of Ireland's boxers who have represented their country at the highest levels in the sport.

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

2013 1st Edition Hardback

’This book is a testament to Ninette de Valois’ stature in the world of dance and her Irish background’ - Cork Examiner

A delightfully funny and touching picture of a Derry childhood in the 1940s.

Studies the life of Shane O’Neill. 

Straight-talking, funny, a bit bold but brutally honest, Go Get Him! will give you the push you need to take control of your life.

Derek Mahon, best known as a poet, has also published a considerable body of prose. Previous work in this line, much of it journalism (feature articles, book reviews), appeared in Journalism (Gallery, 1996) and some is reprinted here, often in extended form; but most is new.

Since first publication 20 years ago, there has been both change and stability among favourite Irish names for children. This book lists and glosses more than 200 of the most popular Irish names for boys and girls.

'This is a great collection. The stories surprise, and are full of surprises. They are funny, provocative, clever, charming, and quite brilliantly written.' Roddy Doyle

These images showcase the beauty and heritage of Dublin, its man-made and natural features, from a rarely seen and often unusual perspective.

This is a story of adventure as a brave amateur crew sailed the Celtic Spirit of Fastnet on a dangerous 16,000-mile voyage to some of the most remote places on earth.

2008 Hardback. 1st Edition.

Donkey’s Years is the first volume of memoirs of one of Ireland’s greatest writers.

Written by a true fan, this reflection on one of the most loved Irish films of all time collects mementos from John Ford’s Oscar winning The Quiet Man.

This is a book for all of us who are unsure how to behave and what to say when faced with friends, family, loved ones, colleagues and acquaintances who are bereaved.

Our George reveals for the first time the real story of George Best, as told by those who knew him best and loved him most. 

The Irish are a red hot commodity in Hollywood these days. In fact, did you know that the Hollywood sign itself was an Irishman’s idea? A nostalgic look at the past!

The Glens of Antrim have remained a well-kept secret, lesser-travelled on the North coast but still well-loved by those who revel in the outstanding natural beauty of this area.

The late Jimmy Magee was the longest serving broadcaster in the English-speaking world. His extraordinary memory for sports trivia has led to him being known as the Memory Man.