From the first symptoms of serious unrest - the Divis Street riots of 1964 - to the tortuous political manoeuvrings culminating in the 2003 Assembly elections, the book traces the...
Soup has been part of the Irish cooking tradition for generations. A great all-rounder, soup can be served hot and steaming on a cold winter's day or chilled and refreshing...
A a collection of role-plays for students preparing for GCSE as the role-plays are again an important part of the examination. It was felt that there was not enough practice...
In this richly illustrated journey, Manchán Magan traces the forgotten presence of the Irish in Iceland; monks and migrants, storytellers and shapeshifters who helped shape a land we’ve long imagined...
Ireland in the middle of the 17th Century. The country is being tyrannised by Cromwell’s soldiers, but it isn’t just the people of Ireland who are suffering – Cromwell has...
When you speak in Irish every word is a tiny poem. Take loinnir - a word that describes the sunlight sparkling on the waves. Loinnir is also used to capture that merriness you feel...
Pádraic Ó Conaire’s celebrated novel, first published by Clódhanna Teoranta in 1920 and now available once more as published by Coiscéim. Editor: Aindrias Ó Cathasaigh.
Paperback
Pages 166
This is the second book in Futa Fata’s fabulous fairytale series which brings the three little pigs squeaking and squealing into the 21st century! As with An Slipéar Gloine, this age-old...
Six traditional Irish songsSé amhrán thraidisiúntaListen to the song at the push of an embedded button Six beautiful imagesSé íomhá áilleSongs brought to life with beautiful bright pastel images ...
Like all bunnies, Míofaí also goes to school. There she learns to draw, write, read and sing. But she likes it best when the teacher reads the class a story....
Fuaimeanna na Farraige - Sounds of the Sea Muirdhreacha agus fuaimdhreacha do pháistíSeascapes and soundscapes for childrenBrúigh an cnaipe agus éist!Press the button and listen! Six seascapes and soundcapesSé cinn...
By Clement Clarke Moore. Cuairt San Nioclás (A Visit from Saint Nicholas) was composed 200 years ago. The poem, also known as ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’, has been called...
Fearghas Mac Lochlainn (author), Paddy Donnelly (illustrator).
A beautiful retelling of the story of Cinderella, told with imagination, drama and magic.
Hardback.
Picturebook by Sadhbh Devlin illustrated by Brian Fitzgerald, published by Futa Fata, 2022. Rua is delighted that the weekend is here. He’s looking forward to lying on the sofa and...
For many years a favourite with children and grown-ups this book of children’s verse is available in an all new format with beautiful new illustrations by Deirdre Lyons Doyle.
Paperback
Love and jealousy are at the heart of this epic tale. Diarmaid, the young hero, is forced to elope with the princess Gráinne, away from the man to whom she...
The great Cú Chulainn saga now available as a graphic novel This first volume recounts Cú Chulainn’s youth, his fallout with King Connor of Ulster, and his voyage to Scotland...
This is an honest account of how to manage the black bees of Ireland, of successes and failures, and of the most practical methods of stock management. It is the...
Little Squirrel hasn’t left his nest since last autumn. He needs to gather nuts for the long winter to come but he’s too worried to leave his cosy nest. Luckily,...
Everyone in Aoife’s house is obsessed with History- everyone except Aoife! She does not understand why her Mother spends all day at the old local monastery looking for hidden treasures...
John Creedon has always been fascinated by place names, from when he was a young boy growing up in Cork City to travelling around Ireland making his popular television show....
By Aoife Ní Dhufaigh. 64 pp; paperback. Luisne is a young fairy who lives in the fairy fort of Lios Lurgain in the World of the Sí. As she learns about the World of...
A simple, informative and engaging way of learning about some of Ireland's most exciting tales. "The In a Nutshell Series is a wonderful way to introduce children to some of Ireland's best-loved...
