The Little Book of Gaelic Football
The Little Book of Gaelic Football

Author: Andy Watters

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-11-01

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0750955813

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Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Gaelic football in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the Celtic Tiger and onwards, Ireland's love affair for 'our games' has always endured. Fact-packed and light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and a quirky guide reveals little-known facts about Gaelic football along with details of classic matches, statistical records, famous players, amusing anecdotes, and a general history. This can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.

My First Book of Gaa
My First Book of Gaa

Author: Joe Butler

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 18

ISBN-13: 9781788490634

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You're never too young to learn the essentials of GAA! This board book is perfect for the little all-star in your life, no matter which county you live in. Sliotar, boots, point, goal, helmet, bainisteoir and the rest: it's all in My First Book of GAA! With simple text and pictures, this bright and colourful book is perfect for the youngest GAA fan - no matter who you cheer for!

The Little Book of Horse Racing
The Little Book of Horse Racing

Author: Anne Holland

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-10-06

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0750958286

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Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term 'gee-gee' comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts, details of classic races, famous riders, racing records, amusing anecdotes and criminal goings-on. A compendium of the fascinating, strange and entertaining, The Little Book of Horse Racing can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient sport.

The Little Book of Ballsbridge
The Little Book of Ballsbridge

Author: Hugh Oram

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 0750958294

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The Little Book of Ballsbridge is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this leafy suburb of Dublin. Here you will find out about Ballsbridge’s famous (and occasionally infamous) residents, its proud sporting heritage, its churches and great houses and its natural history. Down wide streets and past elegant houses, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ballsbridge and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Dublin’s ‘embassy belt’.

The Gaelic Games Quiz Book: Kerry
The Gaelic Games Quiz Book: Kerry

Author: Andy Watters

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 0750961406

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This is the ultimate Gaelic games quiz book for Kerry supporters. An ideal gift for fans of all ages, this is your chance to interact with the county's long and eventful history in Gaelic football and hurling from early successes and classic matches to more recent heroics. Informative and fun, this book is the perfect companion for those long match-day trips up, down and across the country or for simply testing you and your mates ́ knowledge of our illustrious teams. From the obscure to the things you need to know, the book is packed with 30 themed rounds of questions designed to entertain and amuse all Kerry supporters. So get your thinking caps on - it ́s quiz time!

The Little Book of Cork
The Little Book of Cork

Author: Kieran McCarthy

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2015-09-07

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0750965851

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Did You Know? Cork's Lord Mayors still annually perform the traditional 'Throwing the Dart' ceremony to signify their authority over the port and harbour. On the corner of the Grand Parade and Tuckey Street, embedded into the pavement, is a cannon that was reputedly used during the Siege of Cork. In November 1930 a world speed record was set by Joseph S. Wright when he rode his motorcycle at 150mph up the Carrigrohane Straight Road in Cork. The Little Book of Cork is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about Cork City. Here you will find out about Cork's buildings and businesses, its proud sporting heritage, its hidden corners and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through its bustling thoroughfares and down winding laneways, this book takes the reader on a journey through Cork and its vibrant past, recalling the people and events that shaped this great city. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cork.

Naughty Little Book of Gaelic
Naughty Little Book of Gaelic

Author: Michael Newton

Publisher: Nimbus Publishing (CN)

Published: 2014-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781927492734

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Scottish Highlanders, and their descendants all over the world, are no better and no worse than any other people where "sinful" behaviour is concerned. Standards of morality and social conventions changed dramatically during the 19th century - and most of the people engaged in recording and commenting upon Highland life and tradition were puritanical ministers and priests who left out the racy bits. So, while there are many useful books that provide a wide range of Scottish Gaelic vocabulary to express many aspects of daily life - except, for the most part, the topics covered in this book.

The Pocket Book of the GAA
The Pocket Book of the GAA

Author: Mark Reynolds

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780717170715

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A fully illustrated history of Ireland's most famous sporting institution, in a handy pocket-sized format.

New Irish Short Stories
New Irish Short Stories

Author: Various

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Published: 2011-03-17

Total Pages: 422

ISBN-13: 0571255280

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Edited by Joseph O'Connor (author of Star of the Sea and Ghost Light) New Irish Short Stories is a stunning collection from a fascinating variety of writers, both new and established. Featuring, among many others, William Trevor and Roddy Doyle, Rebecca Miller and Richard Ford, Christine Dwyer Hickey and Colm Toibin, it shows the short story to be a vibrant, thriving form and one that should continue to be celebrated and encouraged. This collection follows the two acclaimed editions David Marcus edited for Faber in 2004-5 and 2006-7.