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The most traumatic time in Anglo/Irish history is brought to the page in the dynamic new novel In Those Blighted Fields. Set in 1840s Tipperary, Dublin and London, the story spans the period from Robert Peel's suppression of Daniel O'Connell's Repeal Campaign, to the onset of the great potato blight - the 'Irish Holocaust' - whose consequences resonate to this day. Against a background of violent resistance to oppression, Moya O'Shea - leaseholder's daughter and descendant of kings - marries 'across the line', yet stays true to her heritage. Then famine strikes the land.
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This book addresses Irish identity in Irish literature, especially masculinity in some of its forms through an interdisciplinary methodology. The study of language performance through literary analysis and corpus studies will enable readers to approach literary texts from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives, to take advantage of the texts’ full potential as well as examining these same texts through the perspective of gender identity. This will be carried out through a specialised corpus composed of 18 novels written by twentieth- and twenty-first-century male Irish authors. Thus, the language and behaviour patterns of contemporary Irish masculinity can be found as part of these...
A gripping novel about terror, betrayal and redemption. Much of it is set in Gaza, but also features a Northern Ireland terrorist and an American journalist.
Whether referred to as an ale house, a tavern, an inn, or the modern-day pub, it occupies a very special place in Irish history and culture yet surprisingly little has been written about it. This book tells the history of pubs in an entertaining and informative way. It describes all the major developments in the history of the pub and unearths many amusing facts and figures about the licensed trade in the context of Irish history in general. It's a celebration of these houses and the people who lived and worked in them. Also included are profiles, with a photograph and brief description, of 100 traditional pubs that have been owned by the same families for over 100 years. These pubs are scattered throughout Ireland and a map is included to help readers locate them.
A German agent lies in wait for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France. The Allies prepare a vast armed camp, but there is an enemy within. There is a deadly E-boat attack and the Fox strikes, stealing secret invasion plans in the ensuing panic. A deadly pursuit follows, with two British officers having orders to stop him at all costs.
From famous teams who dominated the footballing landscape to players, past and present, who have illuminated the All-Ireland championship with moments of magic, Sylvester Hennessy has left no stone unturned in this ultimate guide to Kerry football. You'll find everything here from significant games involving Kerry, including the 'Civil War' game; comprehensive lists of teams, titles and scorers throughout the decades; full coverage of all the personal accolades won along the way, such as the All Stars; an explanation for the county's crest; and details on the county grounds.
A hunt that will decide the victor of the Second World War... Throughout the summer of 1944, southern England was transformed into one huge armed camp as the allied forces made their final preparations for D-Day. It was at this crucial moment in history that the Fox emerged from his lair. The Fox had many names and many disguises, but behind them all lay the resource and ingenuity of a dedicated German agent. His very existence was not suspected until a totally unexpected E-Boat attack on a landing resulting in hundreds of casualties, and the loss of a set of top-secret plans detailing the invasion. Desperate to stop them falling into enemy hands, two officers are tasked with recovering the plans and taking out the Fox. Failure would mean the total defeat of the allied forces. Failure is not an option... A gripping, action-packed D-Day thriller from a master of the war story, perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, John le Carré and Alistair MacLean.
The international star and creator of "Lord of the Dance" and "Celtic Tiger" Irish step dancing shows pens a no-holds-barred autobiography that reveals the person, the passion, and the drama behind his astounding rise to stardom.
As the United Kingdom continues to grapple with the aftermath of Brexit, one corner of the Union has remained caught in the crosshairs. Northern Ireland has been the subject of renewed scrutiny since 2016, as efforts to leave the European Union come up against the terms of the Good Friday Agreement and threaten the region’s hard-won peace. The reasons for these challenges can be traced back to the Agreement itself, as the negotiated settlement and its immediate aftermath set in place a strained peace. This book examines the function – and dysfunction – of peace after 1998 to explain why its endurance cannot be taken for granted. Strained peace stands apart from the traditional peace/vi...