Paul Connell

In this book the author describes his stay on the Aran Islands in 1898 - 1901. During this time he gathered anecdotes, folklore and traditions which he used in later writings.

There is no peace for the malevolent Canterville ghost when an unruly American family takes over his ancestral home.

A collection of Yeat's published poetry, from the hauntingly beautiful early lyrics by which he is still best remembered, to the later work which, some argue, put beyond question his status as one of the foremost poets of his age.

'De Profundis' is a bitter reproach, written from prison to his former love, Lord Alfred Douglas. 'The Ballad of Reading Gaol' is a deeply moving poem about the woes of prison life.

A classic collection of short stories from the Irish writer.

A collection of poetry which travels widely in time and space but essentially deals with beginnings.

A harrowing tale of life in the West of Ireland in the period leading up to and including the Famine. Even though people were dying of hunger, they were still evicted onto the street for non payment of rent by landlords living in mansions. This describes the history of Ireland during the period.

Includes 'The Nightingale and the Rose', The Selfish Giant', 'The Devoted Friend', and 'The Remarkable Rocket'.

First published in 1910. A collection of essays written during the travels of J M Synge through these counties.

James Joyce is widely regarded as one of Ireland's greatest novelists, and in this book his life and influences on his writing are discussed by one of Ireland's best contemporary writers. X rated, contains offensive language and explicit sex.

An old man is dying in a room. His bowl of soup comes, his pots are emptied. He waits to die. And while he waits, he constructs stories, mainly to pass the time. Saposcat, the Lambert family, Macmann and his nurse Moll. Other figures weave in and out of his vision and his imagination.  Book 2 of series.

A collection of short stories depicting life in post-war Ireland. Told with typical Irish humour and keen observations on family life, religion and relationships.

An exploration of the Irish identity, looking at the institutions and influences which have defined national character. Examining the influence of island geography and the country's natural resources, the author looks at the missionary days of Saint Patrick. He also examines Celtic myths and legends, and asks whether the 'little people' survive today.

The story of a priest's inner conflict when he falls in love with a young woman.