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The Sea
by John Banville
Winner of the prestigious 2005 Man Booker Prize, The Sea is the elegiac story of an elderly widower returning to the seaside village where he spent his childhood summers. Described by one of the judges as "a masterful study of grief, memory and love recollected", an amazon reviewer also lauds the work as a "a rich, rewarding and beautifully evoked novel that resonates with the reader."
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Maeve has done it again. A verbal, colorful, comforter of family and friends (and a few not so friendly) to delight the reader.
Binchy possesses a magical way of drawing the reader into the mix and making you wish that you could be a part of it all.
Judith Flynn
Click here for Scarlet Feather
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The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits
by Emma Donoghue
This wonderful book of fictions that are also true, is named for Mary Toft, who, in 1726, managed to convince half England that she'd laboured and had done just that, given birth to rabbits. Resurrecting buried scandals, audacious hoaxes and private tragedies, the Irish author has written a sequence of short stories about peculiar moments in the history of the British Isles.
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The Dark
by John McGahern
A powerful coming of age tale that is both riveting and disturbing. The unnamed protagonist lives in an Ireland similar to the Ireland of Angela’s Ashes, but unlike Frank McCourt, McGahern paints a portrait using sparse words to give vivid images of a country far behind the modern world. Some believe McGahern creates a picture of Ireland rarely seen. I am not sure that this is accurate. He is in keeping with the Ireland we find in the writings of James Joyce, and to a lesser extent Frank O'Connor, and he shares their literary gifts. Extracted and edited from an amazon review.
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The Winner of Sorrow
by Brian Lynch
Better known as a poet, Brian Lynch moves into prose in this title, in which he brings back to life the soul of a lost poet. The subtlety of the poet is married with the narrative of the novelist, and we are left with a most compelling title. If you are looking for a page turner of a more serious nature, then you need look no further. Review from Kennys Book Shop.
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 Haunted Ground
by Erin Hart
Set in an area of Ireland where my dad was born, this book is drawing me in with its intrigue, suspense and mystery. Add to that the local color of evenings at the pub, the petty feuds and jealousies of the townspeople and then top it all off with traditional music and culture - the result is a thoroughly enjoyable read which will eventually lead to a full review. For the moment, I can't put it down and I couldn't wait to recommend this absorbing gem.
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Death Comes too Soon
A Bridget O’Hern Mystery
by Patricia Harrington
This not an edge of the seat suspense thriller but it is a very well written story that will appeal to those who enjoy a classic mystery in the vein of an Agatha Christie. A murder has been committed and our primary character - Bridget O’Hern - is the heroine who helps the authorities find out who did it and bring them to justice. This is the second in the Bridget O’Hern series, but it stands on its own as a satisfyingly good read.
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Joe was on a book-signing tour and graciously consented to an interview. Read our review of this, his latest book, which Roddy Doyle says is his best yet.
Click here for Star of the Sea
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Grace's Pictures - Ellis Island
by Cindy Thomson
This is an eye-opening story about what life might have been like for an Irish immigrant to America in the early 1900's. Grace McCaffery is saved from the workhouse in Ireland, where she has lived for almost half her life, when her mother marries a policeman and he sponsors her to go to America. A great mystery about immigrants, a camera, corrupt police, and poverty. Edited from a GoodRead review.
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Fri, Sep 27, 2024
 The Galway Hooker
This unique vessel, with its distinctive curved lines and bright red sails, originated in the village of Claddagh. During the 19th century, hookers supported a significant fishing industry and also carried goods, livestock and fuel. Seán Rainey is remembered for building the last of the original boats, the Truelight, for Martin Oliver who was to become the last king of the Claddagh; as king, he was entitled to white sails on his boat. Since the mid seventies, many of the old sailing craft which were on the verge of extinction have been lovingly restored and new ones have been built. During the summer months they can be seen at festivals such a Cruinniú na mBád - the Gathering of the Boats - in Kinvara.
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 Can't Find it?!
Our Library is compiled from what we know and like. If you can't find what you're looking for read on.
• First: go to Amazon -
There's no escaping the fact that they are the largest catalog.
Note: There are multiple Amazons and they do not carry exactly the same items. Any one of the U.S., U.K. and Canada sites may not have the item but another Amazon will. Each site will ship anywhere in the world. Try them all before you give up.
Click here for Amazon.US.
Click here for Amazon.UK.
Click here for Amazon.Canada.
• Second: Amazon doesn't have it? Try Powells. They are the largest book source in New York and they have a good selection of 'out of print' books. Click here for Powells.
This link brings you to a list of 600 Irish titles; if you're looking for something else, just Search.
• Third: Still can't find It? Alright, try ALibris they are the place for 'books you never thought you'd find'. We've found everything we were after. Click here for ALibris.
• Last: Nothing Worked?
E-Mail us, we'll give it a go. Click for Russ & Bridget.
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Celtic Bookmark
Elegant bookmark is made of silver over pewter. It measures 3" x 1". When in use, the pretty Celtic design sticks out of your book. Or choose Trinity Knot or Celtic Heart.
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