The Claddagh Mission
The Claddagh Mission

Author: John Leary

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2005-03

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 0595345573

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It is 1942 and Army Lt. Tommy O'Shaughnessy, recent graduate of a southern military academy, is recruited by the U. S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) to go to southern Ireland. His mission: thwart any attempt by the Nazis to capture one of the country's ports. If he fails, the Germans will sever Britain's Atlantic lifeline to America and Canada. In a briefing before heading overseas, Tommy is warned to keep his eyes open for two potential adversaries: The Irish Blueshirts, a Fascist organization, and the Danann Brotherhood and Auxiliary. The DB&A is believed to the political wing of the Faerie World. Tommy travels to Galway, on Ireland's west coast, where he experiences an extraordinary series of adventures in which he combats Nazi spies, is pursued by a Faerie Princess, meets a priest who practices Druidism on the side, and attends a gigantic Faerie rally at Blarney Castle. The story reaches its climax atop legendary Dun Aengus, an early Celtic fortress guarding Galway Bay. Can Tommy prevent a German invasion that could knock Britain out of the war? Can he overcome the threat of the Faerie World to restore pagan rule to Ireland?

Danny Boy
Danny Boy

Author: Malachy McCourt

Publisher: Running Press Adult

Published: 2014-01-28

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 0762455004

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Bestselling Irish-American author Malachy McCourt takes a fascinating historical look at the traditional folk song, Danny Boy, discovering its origin, lyricist, and the moving heritage that has grown around it. Everyone can hum this haunting Irish ballad that inevitably brings a tear to the eye. The most requested Irish song, it has been recorded by a variety of performers ranging from Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Kate Smith to the Pogues. The complete story of this moving tune has been shrouded in mystery until now. Where did "Danny Boy" originate, who actually wrote the lyrics, and is it even Irish? Acclaimed novelist, actor, memoirist, screenwriter, playwright, and raconteur, Malachy McCourt, turns his Irish eye to the song's complex history and myths in an eloquent ode to this classic. He traces the evolution of the music, which is one of more than 100 songs composed to the very same tune, including the familiar "Londonderry Air," and explores the enduring mystique of "Danny Boy" in an unforgettable tribute that brilliantly weaves history with folklore.

Sonnie-Boy's People
Sonnie-Boy's People

Author: James B. Connolly

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-09-16

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Sonnie-Boy's People" by James B. Connolly. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

See You at the Hall
See You at the Hall

Author: Susan Gedutis

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2005-07

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9781555536404

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An engaging look at Boston's golden era of Irish traditional music

All Rivers to the Sea
All Rivers to the Sea

Author: Bodie Thoene

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2001-09-04

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1418512729

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It is October 1844. With the death of the evil Colonel Mahon and the end of the greatest potato famine in living memory, it seems peace and prosperity are finally on the way to Ballynockanor. But is this the calm before the storm? As Kate awaits the birth of their baby, Joseph is in hiding in London. Trying to find his way to Ireland and to his beloved wife, Joseph fights against the forces that seek to block their reunion. This fourth book in the Galway Chronicles portrays the impact of the tragic potato famine that would kill or displace a third of the population of Ireland. Set in a place and time in Ireland's history that affects the age in which we now live, this novel follows the fight for freedom by passionate Irishmen and brings the heroism and heartbreak to life for modern readers. From the horror of famine to the plots of ruthless men, All Rivers to the Sea gives a human face to the troubles that brought so many Irish to the shores of America.

Claddagh - the last Irish legend
Claddagh - the last Irish legend

Author: Lex van der Hoeven

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-10-22

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1326057243

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An ancient verse, sent by person or persons unknown. Within 100 hours, Oscar van Dam's life is turned upside down. A meeting with a mysterious woman, a hidden past, a mysterious legacy and an unexpected future. Oscar's quest takes him to the west of Ireland and on a journey through the history of the ancient Celts. As the plot thickens, past, present and future merge. Oscar van Dam: the unsuspecting hero of the last Irish legend.