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– –––– 36 –––– – Lansdowne Road The Stadium; the Matches; the Greatest Days Gerard Siggins & Malachy Clerkin In this history of Ireland’s oldest stadium, the authors bring to life the memorable characters, rugby and soccer matches, triple crowns, stirring victories, famous goals and tries, as well as fascinating stories about the various sporting events held there down through the years. 352 pages/photographs ISBN 978-0-86278-910-7 €17.99 pb/Rights available W The Dirty Dozen Ireland’s Motorsport Legends John Kenny Twelve of Ireland’s motor-sports stars reveal the highs and lows of their sport, whether scorching up the stages in rallying, the perilous thrills of motorbikes or the glamour and high stakes of circuit racing. 272 pages/photographs ISBN 978-1-84717-050-7 €9.99 pb/Rights available W A Haunted Land Ireland’s Ghosts Bob Curran A chilling collection of stories of supernatural occurrences gathered from all around Ireland. Curran has written a haunting portrayal of a land and a people steeped in the lore of death and the afterlife. 208 pages ISBN 978-0-86278-859-9 €9.95 pb Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN STORYTELLING/FOLKLORE Joey Dunlop King of the Roads Stephen Davison 10th Anniversary Edition, updated throughout and with 16 new pages. Captures Joey in action, his triumphant racing moments, with his family and on his relief missions to Romania. A fitting record of one of the greatest motorcyclists the sport has ever seen. 144 pages/full colour ISBN 978-1-84717-201-3 €19.99 hb Rights available W Raiders of the Caribbean Ireland’s Cricket World Cup Trent Johnston and Gerard Siggins Alongside some spectacular and intimate photographs, this book reveals the triumphs and heartbreaks of the Irish cricket team’s meteoric rise, their amazing wins in the Caribbean and the tragic events which unfolded afterwards. 208 pages/photographs ISBN 978-1-84717-064-4 €14.95 pb/Rights available W A Bewitched Land Ireland’s Witches Bob Curran A unique insight into the fascinating overlap between witch belief and the vast range of fairy lore that once held sway throughout the land. 192 pages ISBN 978-0-86278-899-5 €9.95 pb Rights available W Rights sold US/CAN TRAVEL/GUIDES NEW A28 Around Ireland on a Bike Paul Benjaminse Escape at your own pace on a bicycle tour of Ireland. With its breathtaking landscapes – rolling hills, ever-changing skies, sandy beaches, ghostlike ruins of ancient monasteries – and peaceful country roads, Ireland is perfect for cyclists looking for an accessible yet memorable experience. Cyclist Paul Benjaminse has mapped a route around Ireland from Belfast to Dublin via the most spectacular and scenic routes in the country and offers his expert advice on the best way to see the most beautiful parts of Ireland. 128 pages/full colour/maps ISBN 978-1-84717-309-6 €14.99 spiral pb Rights available W x mainland Europe (EL) A taste of Connemara Legend has it that Christianity was introduced in Ireland by St Patrick. According to the myth, he was born in Dumbarton, Scotland around 390, to Roman parents. At the age of sixteen he was captured by Irish marauders and taken to Ireland, where he was enslaved and used as a shepherd. At the age of twenty-two he managed to escape and returned to Scotland. Once he arrived there, he had a vision of returning to Ireland as a missionary in order to preach the faith. He first set out for Tours in France and then to Auxerre to enrol in the seminary there and prepare for the priesthood, before being ordained as a priest in Rome. When he returned to Ireland as a monk, he found shelter with one of the first Christians to have been converted after engaging in trade with people on the land. He managed to get through to the tribal leaders, and legend has it that he convinced two princesses of the concept of the holy trinity by showing them the shamrock and using it to highlight the Christian belief of ‘three divine persons in the one God’. For this reason, the shamrock is the symbol of Ireland, along with the harp. Apart from preaching, St Patrick’s life revolved around frequent periods – –––– 21 –––– – of atonement, fasting and retreats in the most forbidding places. One of the places where he retreated for an extended period to pray and fast was the mountain near Westport, the present-day Croagh Patrick. Today, this mountain is one of the most important pilgrim destinations in Ireland. On the last Sunday in July, Westport is flooded by pilgrims who climb the mountain in large numbers. Many do this as a form of repentance, preferably barefoot, while others hope to be healed. The truly devout complete the last kilometre of the journey on their knees. I have never been and never will be a pilgrim, but it is amazing to observe how a people bears its suffering. Would these deprivations make people stronger in coping with their daily lives? What kind of mentality does it take to get through the winters here? After leaving Westport, on the way to Louisburgh, you wi l see the pilgrims approaching from the hamlet of Murrisk and climbing up the mountain from the broad path down below. I have explored a new route from Westport to Leenane, which is less crowded than the route through Louisburgh and at least as beautiful. Although there is a lovely bicycle path from Westport to Westport Quay, and from there, along the main road to Murrisk (the start of the pilgrim’s path to Croagh Patrick), is another cycle track along the road complete with picnic spots and bike racks, traffic there is extremely busy, especially during the summer months. Another lovely route in the area is the
NEW EDITION The Giant’s Causeway and the North Antrim Coast Philip Watson An illustrated tour of the history, folklore, people, geology, wildlife and stunning landscape of this unique place, which has captured the imagination of visitors for centuries. 128 pages/photos, colour sections ISBN 978-1-84717-327-0 €10.99 pb Rights available W Croagh Patrick A Place of Pilgrimage, A Place of Beauty Harry Hughes With a wonderful mix of old and new photographs and illustrations, Westport man Harry Hughes describes the pilgrimage, history, archaeology, ancient traditions and folklore associated with Ireland’s Holy Mountain, Croagh Patrick. Includes a guide to other places of interest. 80 pages/full colour/ISBN 978-1-84717-198-6 €9.99 pb/Rights available W Dublin City of Literature Muriel Bolger An accessible guide to literary Dublin and the writers associated with it, from Swift to the present day. Records in words and pictures where the writers lived and worked, key events and locations associated with them, literary walks, extracts, and information on events, awards and literature-related organisations. Also includes quotes from contemporary writers, maps, information on Bloomsday and Nobel Laureates. 224 pages/full colour/maps/€12.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-248-8/Rights available W West Cork: A Place Apart Jo Kerrigan and Richard Mills A beautiful, informative and lyrical book on West Cork. It explores the area through four routes: first inland, then three coastal routes along the famous indented coastline and the much-loved peninsulas of Mizen and Beara. It tells wonderful stories and offers insights and intimate details which encourage the reader to explore … and revisit. 160 pages/full colour/€24.99 hb ISBN 978-1-84717-166-5 Rights available W The Golden Book – Ireland Frances Power Photos by Ghigo Roli A glorious pictorial guide to Ireland and its landmarks, both man-made and natural. With informative text on ancient monuments, great houses, cities, churches and monasteries, as well as lakes, mountains, seashore and moorlands. 128 pages/full colour photographs All editions €11.99 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-510-9 (English language edition) ISBN 978-0-86278-519-2 (French) ISBN 978-0-86278-520-8 (German) ISBN 978-0-86278-521-5 (Italian) ISBN 978-0-86278-710-3 (Spanish) ISBN 978-1-84717-018-7 (Polish) Rights available W (EL only) The Golden Book of Dublin Betty Barrett A guidebook and beautiful souvenir in one. From the Custom House to the city’s Millennium Spire, all major buildings and landmarks are pictured and described, with information on their history. 64 pages/full colour photographs All editions €9.99 pb ISBN 978-0-86278-812-4 (English language) ISBN 978-0-86278-861-2 (French) ISBN 978-0-86278-862-9 (German) ISBN 978-0-86278-863-6 (Italian) ISBN 978-1-84717-007-1 (Spanish) Rights available W (EL) Castles of Ireland Mairéad Ashe FitzGerald Ireland’s castles each have a fascinating and individual story to tell. Many have been beautifully restored and are open to the public. Their lore abounds in stories of sieges, takeovers, betrayals and daring escapes. 48 pages/photographs ISBN 978-0-86278-988-6 €7.99 pb Rights available W The Golden Book – Belfast Alan Morrow Everything you could want to see and do in Belfast’s City, Cathedral, Titanic and University Quarters: historic buildings, noted pubs, shopping, culture, the famous murals. A full-colour guide as well as a wonderful souvenir. Also available in French and German. 64 pages/full colour photographs All editions €9.99 pb ISBN 978-1-84717-150-4 (English language) ISBN 978-1-84717-151-1 (French) ISBN 978-1-84717-152-8 (German) Rights available W (EL) The Easter Rising A Guide to Dublin in 1916 Conor Kostick and Lorcan Collins This vividly illustrated book takes the reader through the battle-torn streets of Dublin during Easter 1916. A concise and accessible guide to one of the most dramatic episodes in Irish history. 144 pages/illustrations, photos, maps ISBN 978-0-86278-638-0 €9.95 pb Rights available W A29
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