Download or read book For the Love of Ireland written by Susan Cahill and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2001-02-13 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the Ireland of its Writers Walk the streets of Dublin with Jonathan Swift, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, and Roddy Doyle. Contemplate the wild glens of Wicklow with John Millington Synge and Seamus Heaney. Wander the thrilling Cliffs of Moher with Wallace Stevens. Visit antic Limerick with Frank McCourt; mysterious Coole Park with Lady Gregory; breathtaking Sligo with William Butler Yeats; wild Donegal with Brien Friel; and hidden Clare with Edna O'Brien. No place has inspired more great literature than Ireland, which in each new generation gives birth to an astonishing number of poets, storytellers, and dramatists. For the literary pilgrim to arrive, book in hand, at the pub where Joyce set a scene or the mountain where Yeats imagined a myth is to uncover fresh meaning in the works of writers in love with their native landscape. In For the Love of Ireland, Susan Cahill offers the jewels of Irish literature. Each selection is followed by traveler's advice on how to find and fully experience the place that's about. Whether you take this book with you to Ireland or savor it in your armchair, you will be enriched, ennobled, and entertained by writers of remarkable range and at the top of their form.
Download or read book For the Love of Ireland written by Bairbre Meade and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2018-03-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This miscellany is fizzing with fascinating trivia about all things Irish, so as well as getting the low-down on their sparkling music scene, dramatic history and mythology, impressive landmarks, rich literary pedigree and sporting greats, you’ll also gain unique insights into all the incomparable things that make Ireland grand.
Download or read book Love in Chaos written by Mary McAleese and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work, Mary McAleese shares her deepest beliefs about the way to lasting peace. She provides a perspective on the origins of violence and also the painful cure for it. She writes with the authority of a woman who has herself suffered sectarian violence but who has been actively involved for many years in the search for peace in Northern Ireland. Her insights draw on deep religious faith, the practice of meditation, and the irrepressible hope that is born of these. She illustrates her ideas with telling stories from her personal life and family, as well as her political experience.
Download or read book The Last Matchmaker written by Willie Daly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heartwarming and hilarious stories and advice from Ireland's most famous matchmaker. In his long career as a matchmaker, Willie Daly has helped hundreds of couples find happiness. With his unique blend of intuition, quiet wisdom and a small drop of cunning, Willie reveals the secret to finding true love, and shares the story of a life spent bringing people together in love and marriage. For centuries, Irish matchmakers have performed the vital service of bringing people together. It is a mysterious art, and the very best matchmakers have an almost magical quality to them. Willie Daly, whose father and grandfather were matchmakers before him, is the most famous of them all. The path to love can be heart-warming, hilarious, sometimes hair-raising—and Willie is the perfect guide. For those still looking for romance, he also has some hard-earned, practical advice. Rich with characters, humor, drama and—of course—Guinness, Willie Daly regales us with some of his funniest and most touching matchmaking stories.
Download or read book New to the Parish written by Sorcha Pollak and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are the stories of people who have come to Ireland for work, education, retirement, love and in some cases forced from their homes by death and destruction. New to the Parish: Stories of Love, War and Adventure from Ireland's Immigrants is an important reminder that every migrant is a human being, and that every one of us has a story to tell.
Download or read book The Falling in Love Montage written by Ciara Smyth and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two girls embark on a summer of montage-worthy dates (with a few strings attached) in this hilarious and heartfelt lesbian rom-com that’s perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han. Seventeen-year-old cynic Saoirse Clarke isn’t looking for a relationship. But when she meets mischievous Ruby, that rule goes right out the window. Sort of. Because Ruby has a loophole in mind: a summer of all the best cliché movie montage dates, with a definite ending come fall—no broken hearts, no messy breakup. It would be the perfect plan, if they weren’t forgetting one thing about the Falling in Love Montage: when it’s over, the characters have fallen in love...for real. Ciara Smyth’s debut is a delightful, multilayered YA rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and absolutely fall in love.
Download or read book The Love of Ireland written by Leslie Gardiner and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Fierce Local written by Harvey Gould and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-12-07 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a twelve-year courtship, author Harvey Gould, a nice Jewish boy from Chicago, marries Karen Duffy, a beautiful, Irish-Catholic lass from Manhattan. Karen instills in Harvey her love of horses, family history, and Ireland itself, and the two embark on twenty years of adventures in the Old Sod. In this memoir, Gould offers a vivid picture of what its like to travel and live in Ireland. From riding in foxhunts to Irish step-dancing on a pubs dirt floor to drinking Guinness directly from the tap, A Fierce Local presents a firsthand look into Irish history, its social customs, and its culture. He also writes of returning to the tiny village of Adare, where they became so integrated into the local life the residents accept them as two of their own and bestow on them the honored moniker of fierce locals. A Fierce Local also narrates Goulds personal story as hes diagnosed with a terminal disease and given five years to live. His battle teaches him universal lessons and deepens his ardor for life, his wife, and for Ireland. With humor and pathos, this account shares tales about the countrys people and placesthe site of a never-ending love affair.
Download or read book In the Name of Love written by Una Mullally and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2015, Ireland will hold a referendum on the subject of extending marriage rights to same-sex people in the State. This referendum is the culmination of one of the most rapid and transformative changes in Irish society over the last century. In this book, Una Mullally charts the development of the debate from its origins to the present day. Based on interviews with all the key figures involved, from politics and activism to journalism and the media, the book paints a vivid picture of where we have come from and how we have arrived at this defining moment for Ireland.
Download or read book Moon Ireland written by Camille DeAngelis and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 1063 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way In its people, legends, and landscapes, Ireland is a living, breathing fairy-tale that ignites the imagination in a way few other places can. Explore the best of The Emerald Isle with Moon Ireland. Moon Ireland features: Curated trip advice for culture and history buffs, outdoor adventurers, foodies, honeymooners, and more, whether you're in Ireland for a few days or a few weeks Full color photos and detailed maps throughout Strategic itineraries for every budget, passion, and timeline, including: The Top 10 Irish Experiences, Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages, Can't-Miss-Castles, Sporting Ireland, Ghosts of Ancient Ireland, and Family Fun Firsthand perspective from Ireland expert, and lifelong lover of its culture, Camille DeAngelis Focused coverage of Dublin and its surroundings (including Meath, Louth, Wicklow, and Kildare), the Southeast, Cork, Kerry, Clare and Limerick, Galway, the Northwest, and Northern Ireland Honest advice on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Unique ideas and can't-miss activities: Visit the Old Library at Trinity College for a look at the world's most famous manuscript, take a breathtaking scenic drive along the Ring of Kerry, or breathe in the misty magnificence of the Cliffs of Moher. Soak up the bohemian spirit of Galway City, view the historic murals of Belfast, or spend a day cycling the Burren in County Clare. Visit a 6th-century monastery, the enchanting Aran Islands, or one of countless picturesque castles. Sample the best traditional cuisine, and head to a pub to order up a pint and experience Ireland's rollicking folk music scene Accurate, up-to-date information including background on the country's history, landscape, government, and culture Handy tools such as common local expressions, a guide to Irish cuisine and beverages, tips for traveling with children or as a senior, and suggestions for LGBTQ+ travel With Moon Ireland's practical tips, myriad activities, and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.
Download or read book Round Ireland with a Fridge written by Tony Hawks and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-03-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the author's experiences hitchhiking on a bet all the way around Ireland with a small refrigerator, and shares his impressions of the people and places along the way.
Download or read book My Father s Wake written by Kevin Toolis and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intimate, lyrical look at the ancient rite of the Irish wake--and the Irish way of overcoming our fear of death Death is a whisper for most of us. Instinctively we feel we should dim the lights, pull the curtains, and speak softly. But on a remote island off the coast of Ireland's County Mayo, death has a louder voice. Each day, along with reports of incoming Atlantic storms, the local radio runs a daily roll call of the recently departed. The islanders go in great numbers, young and old alike, to be with their dead. They keep vigil with the corpse and the bereaved company through the long hours of the night. They dig the grave with their own hands and carry the coffin on their own shoulders. The islanders cherish the dead--and amid the sorrow, they celebrate life, too. In My Father's Wake, acclaimed author and award-winning filmmaker Kevin Toolis unforgettably describes his own father's wake and explores the wider history and significance of this ancient and eternal Irish ritual. Perhaps we, too, can all find a better way to deal with our mortality--by living and loving as the Irish do.
Download or read book This Is Happiness written by Niall Williams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST and REAL SIMPLE A profound and enchanting new novel from Booker Prize-longlisted author Niall Williams about the loves of our lives and the joys of reminiscing. You don't see rain stop, but you sense it. You sense something has changed in the frequency you've been living and you hear the quietness you thought was silence get quieter still, and you raise your head so your eyes can make sense of what your ears have already told you, which at first is only: something has changed. The rain is stopping. Nobody in the small, forgotten village of Faha remembers when it started; rain on the western seaboard was a condition of living. Now--just as Father Coffey proclaims the coming of electricity--it is stopping. Seventeen-year-old Noel Crowe is standing outside his grandparents' house shortly after the rain has stopped when he encounters Christy for the first time. Though he can't explain it, Noel knows right then: something has changed. This is the story of all that was to follow: Christy's long-lost love and why he had come to Faha, Noel's own experiences falling in and out of love, and the endlessly postponed arrival of electricity--a development that, once complete, would leave behind a world that had not changed for centuries. Niall Williams' latest novel is an intricately observed portrait of a community, its idiosyncrasies and its traditions, its paradoxes and its inanities, its failures and its triumphs. Luminous and otherworldly, and yet anchored with deep-running roots into the earthy and the everyday, This Is Happiness is about stories as the very stuff of life: the ways they make the texture and matter of our world, and the ways they write and rewrite us.
Download or read book The Great Book of Ireland Interesting Stories Irish History Random Facts about Ireland written by Bill O'Neill and published by History & Fun Facts. This book was released on 2019-03-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much do you know about Ireland? There's so much to learn about the Emerald Isle that even its residents don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Ireland's history, pop culture, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Ireland, you'll learn: How did Ireland get its name? Why is it known as the Emerald Isle? Who was St. Patrick really? What do leprechauns and shamrocks have to do with St. Patrick's Day? Which Irish company had a 9,000-year lease? What is Ireland's top attraction? Which movies have been filmed in Ireland? Which famous novel may have been based on an Irish myth? Which legends did the Irish believe in? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Ireland. Some of the facts you'll learn in this book are shocking, some are tragic, and others will leave you with goosebumps. But they're all interesting! Whether you're just learning about Ireland or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapter. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge. So what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Ireland!
Download or read book An Unlikely Union written by Paul Moses and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2015-07-03 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They came from the poorest parts of Ireland and Italy, and met as rivals on the sidewalks of New York. In the nineteenth century and for long after, the Irish and Italians fought in the Catholic Church, on the waterfront, at construction sites, and in the streets. Then they made peace through romance, marrying each other on a large scale in the years after World War II.An Unlikely Union unfolds the dramatic story of how two of America's largest ethnic groups learned to love and laugh with each other in the wake of decades of animosity.The vibrant cast of characters features saints such as Mother Frances X. Cabrini, who stood up to the Irish American archbishop of New York when he tried to send her back to Italy, and sinners like Al Capone, who left his Irish wife home the night he shot it out with Brooklyn's Irish mob. Also highlighted are the love affair between radical labor organizers Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and Carlo Tresca; Italian American gangster Paul Kelly's alliance with Tammany's “Big Tim” Sullivan; hero detective Joseph Petrosino's struggle to be accepted in the Irish-run NYPD; and Frank Sinatra's competition with Bing Crosby to be the country's top male vocalist.In this engaging history of the Irish and Italians, veteran New York City journalist and professor Paul Moses offers an archetypal American story. At a time of renewed fear of immigrants, it demonstrates that Americans are able to absorb tremendous social change and conflict—and come out the better for it.
Download or read book Flight of the Earls written by Michael K. Reynolds and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic story of an Irish family in the 1840s immigrating to America, where love, adventure, tragedy, and a terrible secret are waiting.
Download or read book Ireland s Love Poems written by Alexander Norman Jeffares and published by Kyle Cathie Limited. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In his selection A. Norman Jeffares illustrates this variety, choosing love poems from every period of Irish history. Some of the poets will be well known to readers: Swift, Wilde and Kennelly as well as the Nobel Prize winners, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. Others will be lesser known but their contribution provides an opportunity to hear the authentic and intensely passionate voice of Irish love poems across the ages."--BOOK JACKET.
