A clear, concise and fascinating introduction to Gaelic sport, covering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball.

New edition of this short and entertaining history from earliest times to the present by one of Ireland's best-loved writers. It clearly shows the development of Ireland to the present time.

The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance.

All the leading Irish writers and some of the lesser known: playwrights, novelists, short story writers, poets.

New editon of this accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities. Fully updated for 2007.

Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most significant periods of Irish history.

From the first symptoms of serious unrest to the tortuous political manoeuvrings culminating in the 2003 Assembly elections, the book traces the reality of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Revised and updated.