Dracula
by Bram Stoker

Dracula an Irish book? Yes, indeed! Abraham "Bram" Stoker was born near Clontarf, Co. Dublin on November 8, 1847. He is referred to by his own nephew, Daniel Farson, as "one of the least known authors of one of the best known books ever written."
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Handy Andy - A Tale of Irish Life
by Samuel Lover

First published in 1842, Handy Andy was, according to The Dublin Monitor, "Decidedly the best story of the day, full of frolic, genuine fun, and exquisite touches of Irish humour". A series of sketches depicting life in Ireland in the mid-19th century with the hero, Handy Andy being faced with a number of situations in which he always made the wrong decision - or at least - his actions were always met with failure. Amazon reviewer
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Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry
William Carleton

A prolific writer who realistically portrayed the life of the rural Irish, Carleton was born the youngest of 14 children on a small farm. He learned to appreciate the Irish heritage from his father, a man well-versed in the rich folklore of the area and in this, the author's best-known work, he draws with a sure hand a series of pictures of peasant life, unsurpassed for their appreciation of the passionate tenderness of an Irish home. He was in his own words, the historian of Irish habits and manners, feelings, prejudices, and superstitions.

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