Ireland’s Wildlife Year is a superbly illustrated survey of the four seasons in the Irish natural environment. It traces the development of plants and trees, the movements of birds and animals and the changing face of the Irish landscape over one calendar year.
Straight from the Heart is both a beautiful gift book and a piece of fascinating social history. It comprises more than 60 love letters ranging in time from 1694 to 1998.
This beautiful gift book takes a snapshot of the whole course of Irish poetry from early days to the present accompanied by appropriate paintings and other illustrations.
Compiled by National Gallery of Ireland Designed by Tony Potter
This beautifully illustrated diary contains some of the finest paintings from the National Gallery’s permanent collection. This is the must-have desk diary of the year.
Here is a compendium of archaic words, or words that have almost completely fallen out of use or have changed their meanings. Diarmaid Ó Muirithe brings his customary air of erudition lightly worn, presenting his vast knowledge, with gentle wit.
Difficult as it may be to understand today, the Exploring English anthology of short stories was revolutionary when first published forty-four years ago in 1967. Through this book Irish students were introduced to the work of writers such as Liam O’Flaherty, Frank O’Connor, Sean O’Faolain, Mary Lavin, Brian Friel and Benedict Kiely.
This is the book precisely as you will have remembered it. Read once more, and enjoy!