Listed below are some of our greatest hits in the last year.
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The Girl in the WardrobeJennifer Farrell
Jennifer Farrell’s childhood memoir won the Inaugural Memoir prize at Listowel Writers’ Week in 2007. The Girl in the Wardrobe tells the story of a young girl growing up in the heart of the city.
The Best Time to Plant a TreeGerry Cooney
In August 2007 Gerry visited Namibia in South West Africa. During the trip they stayed in a small lodge in the North of the country called Guest Farm Ghaub. Gerry fell in love with the place and felt at home. When he discovered that the lodge was for sale it seemed that this was an opportunity that could not be passed up.
Stories You Wouldn’t Tell Your MotherJohn Ryan
Stories you wouldn't tell your mother tells the fast-paced tales of a backpacker let loose on the world. This book has been compiled for anyone with an interest in travel or fermented mare's milk vodka.
The Unconquerable KeaneDavid Smith
This is the story of John Keane, Waterford’s greatest hurler, and the era in which he played.
Two Suitcases and a DogFinnbar Mac Eoin
Two Suitcases And A Dog is not about coming to Provence, buying a 3 million euro house, spending summer visiting vineyards, eating out in expensive restaurants and complaining about tradesmen.
The Complete Guide to Ireland’s Top Ten Hits 1954 – 1979Eddie Kelly
The Complete Guide to Ireland’s Best Sellers and Top Ten Hits of the years 1954 to 1979 celebrates the music of the period, its stars and its songs.
Scarecrow in the GardenMichael Hickey
In this beautifully written and illustrated collection of poems, Michael Hickey takes us on a journey with him through a range of thoughts and emotions.
Racing Round IrelandFred Drew
Racing Round Ireland is a collection of articles and stories (some previously published, some not) about the Round Ireland Yacht Race which is held every two years and begins and ends in Wicklow.
Writing4all – The Best of 2009Edited by John Kenny
The contents of Writing4all – The Best of 2009 represent the Best of the Month selections in fiction, non-fiction and poetry posted to the website. Also included are the winning stories in the Writing4all Writing Spirit Award competition, which ran in the last quarter of 2009
Coming HomeFran Browner/Safe Home Programme
These are the stories of young men and women who left Ireland and, after many years in exile, closed the circle of emigration by coming home again.
The Jagged HaloPatrick Bentley
Patrick Bentley has been to hell and back. In this book he pulls no punches in telling us about the underbelly of Irish life.
The Irish Caesarean And VBAC GuideTracy Donegan
In Tracy Donegan’s latest guide to birth in Ireland she explores the epidemic of surgical births in Ireland and the growing number of women choosing VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean).
The Good ServantsJohnny Brennan
Foy is a young fiddler from Dublin who drinks heavily and plays jigs & reels most nights. He recounts the story of himself and his three co-players travelling to Galway for a weekend and then a trip to Germany.
Complete Union – Sexual HealingAlice McGloughlin
This warm and personal story is of interest to women, to couples, and to anyone working in the field of human relationships.
Between The Three BridgesPJ Taylor
The book gives an insight into Limerick life of the 1950s through the eyes of a child that is a mixture of innocent sincerity, humour and often brutal honesty.
Victory or Glorious Defeat: Biographies of participants in the Mayo Rebellion of 1798Edited by Dr Sheila Mulloy
On Wednesday, 22 August 1798, just over a thousand French troops landed at Kilcummin Strand, Co. Mayo, to launch a rebellion in the name of liberty in the west of Ireland.
Faceless MonstersThe Atlantis Collective
If the short story is about obsessions, then the writers in Faceless Monsters are obsessed with monkeys and batteries, boats and murder, puppies and broken love.
West In the Foggy Valley – Thiar I nGleann CeoTadhg O'Rabhartaigh (Translated Mary Kelly White)
When Tadhg ORabhartaigh wrote this book Thiar I nGleann Ceo, in 1953, in his native Irish language he compiled a social history of the life and times of the Arigna people;
Raheny FootprintsRaheny Heritage Society
This publication features some men and women who have lived in Raheny at various times and who have, by their achievements, locally and nationally, truly left their ‘Footprints in the Sands of Time’.
No Hurry in AfricaBrendan Clerkin
Part travelogue, part diary of a volunteer, Brendan Clerkin’s engrossing and often hilarious account of a gap year in East Africa will linger long in the memory.
GurriersKevin Brennan
Looking through the wanted ads Sean is surprised at how many ads there are for motorcycle couriers. In a moment of madness he answers one of these and, almost reluctantly, ends up employed in this most adventurous of professions.
The Art of Easing ConflictMiriam Logan
This timely book -The Art of Easing Conflict - is a guide that will help you uncover, develop and use creativity to resolve conflict.
Green Fields Gone ForeverDouglas S. Appleyard
This book was originally prompted by the advent of the 225th Anniversary of the consecration of the Church of St. John the Evangelist in Coolock.
A MemoirGeorge Rowley
An uplifting life story of one of Dublin's favourite sons.
Feeding Strawberries To PigsGerry Rose
Gerry Rose writes with a fresh eye and an acute ear about human – and female - experience, and most particularly, about that Irish diaspora in Britain who have sometimes been overlooked
Not Quite the GentlemanDale Le Vack
Not Quite the Gentleman features the life and diaries of Frank W Clarke a fisherman at war
Town of FictionThe Atlantis Collective
Short stories where a woman meticulously plans a murder. A boy learns how to fly. A bird-watcher meets a rook. Poor fat Gwen is viewed by 255,899 people on a porn site.
When You BelieveCaitríona Duffy
At only six days old, twins Katie and Kevin are taken from their mother and adopted without her permission. Without even a name to work with, Katie is twenty-nine before she finds her birth mother.
Operation Save Western CivilisationSean Downey
Intelligent, creative, charismatic and innately rebellious, William Dempsey feels from a young age that he simply does not fit in.
Decision TimeNoel Lynch
When a major criminal godfather in Dublin is scheduled for Heart Surgery in a luxurious Private Hospital under the National Treatment Purchase fund, a public outcry follows. However a rival gang boss plans on taking full advantage of the situation.
The Baron & RosaBaroness Rosa Kende
The Baron and Baroness Kende travelled differently. Luxury on liners, juxtaposed with the hardship of canoes or horses made them acquainted with a world that they loved. Their lives will introduce the reader to the worlds of South America and Ireland.
At the Heart of Montessori – 3 – The Infant Toddler (0-3 years)Clare Healy Walls
Book three in The Hello Montessori series which provide a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence.
At the Heart of Montessori – 2 – Core Principles in ActionClare Healy Walls
Book two in The Hello Montessori series which provide a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence.
The Protestant community in Sligo, 1914-49Padraig Deignan
This book explores the Protestant community in Sligo from the start of the First World War in 1914 to the declaration of an Irish republic in 1949 and is a study of the local economic, social, political and cultural aspects of Protestant life in Sligo during this period.
His Mother was a StrangerBernard Stack
Ben Cooper, a young boy in priest-ridden rural Ireland, was abused by the local ‘family priest’ and then cowered into eternal silence.
At the Heart of Montessori – 1 – Core PrinciplesClare Healy Walls
Book one in The Hello Montessori series which provide a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence.
Poems For All OccasionsMáiréad Tuohy Duffy
Poems For All Occasions is a collection of Poetry from the pen of Máiréad Tuohy Duffy. In it, she captures all the old traditional practices in her native Kerry
Fresh Water & Other StoriesNeil Brosnan
The stories in Fresh Water & Other Stories, the first collection of Short Stories by Listowel’s Neil Brosnan are essentially based on relationships and all the turbulence, love, trauma, drama and topsy-turviness that is bound up in how we interact with each.
At the Heart of Montessori – 4 – The Pre School Child (3-6 years)Clare Healy Walls
Book four in The Hello Montessori series which provide a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence.
GallowsJohn Arden
Gallows mingles black comedy with melodrama to probe the underside of Irish and English history from the 17th century to the 21st.
The Bogle WoglesJennifer & Peter Hornsby
This book is designed for children to love, and to use, and to enjoy colouring the illustrations.
A Peaceful MindBernie Kirwan
Bernie Kirwan is a nurse and massage therapist. By addressing the emotional aspects of a cancer diagnosis and creating positive thoughts, Bernie believes that true and lasting health is possible. This is her story.
A Life’s CatchDermot Layden
Beautifully presented in hardback and with all profits from the sale of the book donated to charity, A Life’s Catch gives a beautifully graphic description of rural life in the late 1930s to early 1950s.
Signposts – Lessons for livingAnita Dermody, Fionnuala Ward & Elisha Kelly
Lessons on Diversity for Junior Infants to Second Class
A Touch of SimplicityGenevieve Farrell
A Touch of Simplicity is a collection of poems covering a diverse range of topics from human behaviour and simple pleasures to love and nature, and offers inspiration and empowerment to individuals in their everyday lives.
The Legends – BeginningsRobert E. Connolly
Over three thousand years ago, the legendary Celtic champion Cúchulainn was killed by order of the evil Queen Meadhbh. His wife, who had just given birth to twin boys, died of grief and a broken heart.
This Father I Never KnewRichard Cox
Winner of the ‘ORIGINAL WRITING’ Memoir Competition at the 2008 Listowel Writers’ Week.
John 3:7 – You must be Born AgainMaurice Gibney
When it comes to bible related questions such as, what does it mean to be born again and does purgatory exist, there seems to be more opinions concerning these subjects than there is a truthful answer. This book not only answers these important issues but also reveals other amazing facts.
The Tay is WetBen Ryan
‘The Tay is Wet’ is a compilation of sixteen humourous stories about farm life in eastern Co Meath, Ireland, set mostly in the 1950’s.
Managing and Leading Schools as Learning OrganizationsJohn Heywood
In the last thirty years policy makers world-wide have demanded greater accountability from schools and in some cases micromanagement has led to the deprofessionalization of teaching.
At the Heart of Montessori – 6 – The Adolescent (12+ years)Clare Healy Walls
Book six in The Hello Montessori series which provide a thorough easy-to-follow explanation of Maria Montessori’s philosophy and educational method for all ages from birth to adolescence
Among the Wicklow HillsNicholas Byrne
A warm-hearted and refreshing collection of original short stories about ordinary people in west Wicklow, Ireland.
Unconditionally YoursCiara McMahon
Matthew is married a year and besotted with his wife in whom he invests all his energy hopes and dreams, she is the final piece in the jigsaw of his life.
Tuath na DromannDonal Murphy
A history of Cill na Martra, Co. Cork from earliest times to the twentieth century.
Combating Child Trafficking for Labour and Sexual Exploitation – Conference Proceedings, Boole 1 University College Cork 17 May 2008Edited by Shirley Martin, Deirdre Horgan and Jacqui O’Riordan
Conference proceedings for 'Combating Child Trafficking for Labour and Sexual Exploitation’ Conference which took place in University College Cork on May 17th.
Surely to God, AyeJune and Sam Martin
This omnibus edition of the earlier three volumes of Surely to God, Aye, relates in chronological manner the authors’ long search for that special little place until they eventually find it—at Roshine, overlooking Dunfanaghy, Co.Donegal.
The Path to Freedom – speeches by Michael CollinsCompiled by Denis Lenihan
This wonderful collection contains speeches in which Michael Collins evaluates Ireland's heritage and charts its future
Healthy Money – A spiritual and practical approach to moneyGerard Malone
Gerard Malone, the money coach, worked as a financial advisor in New York City and Dublin. Frustrated with the results of traditional financial planning he created The Healthy Money program. Published here for the first time.
No Place In The SunJohn Mulligan
Anyone who ever bought anything from a salesman needs to read this book. When Tom Murphy loses his job selling washing machines he tries his hand at selling ‘clocked’ cars. With the law on his heels he moves to Spain, where he soon gets involved in a dodgy timeshare business.
Biosis BalancingPauline Bosch
Biosis Balancing looks at the food we eat, the emotions we feel, the kind of thoughts that keep going round and round in our heads.
Poems to Goodbye MeadowsDr. Lewis Regan
A collection of one man’s perception of the metaphysical world which he encounters at several levels, both as a poet and as a lover of things known and unknown.
Buses, Trains and Gaelic Games – A History of CIE GAA ClubsJohn Cassidy
History of CIE GAA clubs in Ireland.
Eye Catching Eye CandyAilbhe Murray
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An easy step-by-step guide to recreating iconic looks, with amazing hints and tips on everything from defining your brows to picture perfect lips.
The Journey to the Inner SoulDeclan Flynn
Describes the ups and downs of a spiritual path, and the wonderful outcomes and insights that can be achieved when you dive into the deep end and embrace the everlasting world of the spirit realm.
Shadows on our DoorstepP.J. Kennedy
Outstanding debut collection from Cavan native P.J. Kennedy, beautifully presented in hardback.
Three Times DailyMA in Writing, NUIG
A wonderful collection from new voices in poetry, fiction and non-fiction
The Conscious ParentClare Healy Walls
This book asks parents to question the parenting techniques inherited from previous generations and to become conscious of the way in which they influence their children.
The Readings of the Paul Solomon Source–Book 2Paul Solomon edited by Mary Siobhan McGibbon
This second book is comprised of the readings that Paul gave during the period of May 28, 1992 – October 13, 1991.
Intelligent Investing Europe – 2010 EditionBavani Naidu
The book deals specifically with the various European countries taxes, legal costs and other vital information necessary for any Investor.
Becoming Present. With Intention.Thomas Gabriel
An insightful collection of thoughts and musings gleaned from a life of travel, observation and reflection.
Instructional and Curriculum LeadershipJohn Heywood in association with NAPD
Academic educational title covering Instructional and Curriculum Leadership and the move towards Inquiry Orientated Schools in association with NAPD.
From Mountain to LoughMatt Duggan
The poetry of Derrylin post man Matt Duggan (1914-1979) appeared in various journals and newspapers during his lifetime and a small section was published in Belfast in a booklet called From Mountain to Lough.
A Guide to Good Engineering Safety, Troubleshooting, Fault Finding and Maintenance PracticesBrendan Shine
This book was created to assist those who have to deal with intermittent engineering faults
Wanderings in Leitrim and AfarKevin J. O’Connell
Kevin J. O’Connell invites the reader to accompany him on a journey into his personal history, and to share with him the emotions and reactions, which will accompany the journey.
