The Out-Haul

Hopkin, Alannah

Hamish Hamilton

Examines the folklore surrounding St. Patrick, looks at the historical events that have led to his politicization, and makes a pilgrimage to legendary sites associated with the saint

The Living Legend of St. Patrick

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

st.martins press

Inside Cork: An Independent Guide to Cork City, West Cork, East Cork, South Cork, and North Cork

Travel

Europe

The Collins Press

On 25 June 1828, the MARY RUSSELL sailed into Cork harbour from the West Indies. Seven crew members lay in the main saloon, brutally and inexplicably murdered by the captain. Survivors revealed a tale of danger and delusion on the high seas... The story of the MARY RUSSELL was forgotten until Kathy Bunney located the grave of a murdered crewman. Now the facts of the case have been reconstructed. How would today's psychiatrists and courts view Captain Stewart's behaviour? A bizarre tragedy, its true story and dramatic court case are unravelled in this gripping account.

The Ship Of Seven Murders

Biographies & Memoirs

Bunney, Kathy

True Crime

Ulverscroft Softcover

Berlitz Handbook Ireland is the ultimate practical, inspirational guide to this fascinating destination, with 304 pages combining authoritative narrative detail and stunning color photography. What sets the guide apart is the illuminating Unique Experiences section, packed full of practical advice on how to make the most of all the opportunities unique to Ireland – from exploring the country’s ancient Celtic sites and taking part in Dublin’s Bloomsday celebrations, to enjoying traditional music in a pub. The guide starts with a rundown of Ireland’s Top 25 Attractions, ranging from the Giant’s Causeway to the view from the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. In the Trip Planner you’ll find itineraries outlining how best to maximise your time on the Emerald Isle. The Places Section tackles each of Ireland’s regions in turn – starting with the delightful capital city of Dublin and taking in the pretty southeastern areas of Kilkenny and Wexford; the dramatic landscapes of County Kerry and County Cork in the west; the wilds of Donegal; and the vibrant city of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Each chapter is color-coded for easy reference, and features everything you’ll need to know about the sights and attractions in the area as well as maps to help you get around and carefully chosen listings of the best places to sleep, eat, drink, and get active. The Places section is interspersed with fully mapped tours, suggesting walks including around the Georgian architecture of Stephen’s Square in Dublin and the university district of Queen’s Quarter in Belfast, as well as dramatic driving tours through the Burren and Bantry Bay in Co.Cork, and Cultural Spreads that give a striking insight into an element of Ireland’s culture, from the St Patrick trail to old fortifications and summer festivals. Further practical advice is provided in a chapter dedicated to accommodations, transportation, health and safety, money and budgeting, responsible travel, and family holidays. The Setting the Scene chapter is devoted to Ireland’s historical and cultural background, plus information on the country’s cuisine.  

Ireland: Berlitz Handbook (Berlitz Handbooks)

Berlitz Travel

Step-by-Step Ireland is a full color travel guide to this stunning and mythical country, with a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented by beautiful pictures, an authoritative narrative voice, and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Recommended Tours suggest the best tours for gourmets, walkers, literary types, modern art, and shoppers, as well as those looking for Celtic romance. The Overview reveals essential background information on local culture, lifestyle and traditions, plus the lowdown on food and drink, outdoor activities, shopping, entertainment and local history. The Walks and Tours section features 16 self-guided walking routes, which show step by step how to get the most out of the destination, all with clear, easy-to-follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, and great insider tips. The Directory incorporates a user-friendly, fact-packed A to Z of practical information, plus select hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings, which will lead you to the best that Ireland has to offer.

Ireland (Step by Step)

Insight Guides

This is a love story, set in the Irish literary world between 1986 and 2015. When they were first introduced by the poet Derek Mahon, Alannah Hopkin was an arts journalist turned full-time writer and Aidan Higgins, twenty-three years her senior, was a literary stylist, often cited as the heir to Ireland's great Modernist tradition. They wrote steadily during their twenty-nine years together, but their careers could not have been more different: while Aidan focused on fiction and memoirs, Alannah prioritised work that paid the bills. This gave Aidan the most stable and productive years of his life. But as his eyesight failed and his memory began to fade, Alannah became his carer and had to fight to keep her own writing career alive. Drawing from diaries and notebooks, and correspondence with writers such as Samuel Beckett, Alice Munro and Harold Pinter, this is a unique record of a major Irish writer. From the joyful honeymoon years - filled with launches, festivals and visits to their Kinsale home by Richard Ford, Edna O'Brien and other literary legends - to the increasingly difficult years of Aidan's decline, Hopkin tells their story candidly and without commentary. She shows us how, in spite of all, they remained the best of friends, in love until Aidan's very last breath. A Very Strange Man is an exceptional piece of writing, objective and authoritative, personal, honest and moving. &nbsp;

A Very Strange Man: A Memoir of Aidan Higgins

Arts & Literature

New Island Books

St Patrick is one of the most famous saints of all time. Thousands of people with no direct Irish connection celebrate St Patrick's Day, parading along the streets of New York, Boston, Chicago, San Antonio, Texas and Sydney, where St Patrick's Day is a national holiday. These celebrations are the latest version of the cult of St Patrick, which has persisted in different forms since his death on 17 March, 462AD.&nbsp;But who was St Patrick, and how much of what we know about him is fact, how much legend? This book looks at the historical man and the evidence of his writings, the myths and the apocryphal stories, and describes the social changes that led in the 18th century to his emergence as a symbol of Irish nationalism. Patrick: From Patron Saint to Modern Influencer is a fascinating and lively portrait of the man who converted pagan Ireland to Christianity - a fresh, sometimes startling examination of the folklore and traditons that have developed around the saint through the ages.First published in 1989 in the UK and USA, this fully updated edition features new photographs and illustrations and will be an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand the role of St Patrick in forging modern Irish identity.

Patrick: From Patron Saint to Modern Influencer

Leaders & Notable People

In 1828, the Mary Russell sailed into Cork Harbor from the West Indies. Seven crewmen lay in the main salon, brutally murdered by the captain. The trial was a sensation as survivors revealed a tale of danger and delusion. But what really happened? Now the facts of the case are reconstructed against the background of trade between Cork and Cobh and the West Indies. How would today's psychiatrists and courts view Captain Stewart's behavior? Was his later decline into homicidal mania prompted by guilt, or was mental illness following its natural course? And why has such a strange, intriguing story remained buried for so many years? This bizarre tragedy, the dramatic court case, and its place in history and folklore are unraveled in this gripping account.

The Ship of Seven Murders: A True Story of Madness & Murder

Collins Pr

West Cork, from Kinsale to the Beara Peninsula and from the Atlantic to the Lee Valley, is no longer an impoverished, rural backwater; it is a popular holiday destination. It is remarkable for the many ways people make West Cork work for them: traditional farmers negotiating EU quotas; newcomers setting up restaurants; artists, writers, and dot.com millionaires starting ventures to allow them to live where they want. Others work to enhance this unique landscape: from environmental activists on Cool Mountain to the hard-working Shelswell-Whites of Bantry House, to wealthy castle restorers like Jeremy Irons, and innovative farmers on Beara.

West Cork (West Cork: the People & the Place)

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