Irish Books

Ireland and India seem worlds apart, with apparently little in common in terms of culture, language, and tradition. Yet there are, in fact, remarka...

This fascinating book from Blasta  looks at the history of beer alongside some of the biggest events in the story of Ireland. Written by Dr. Christ...

There are no miracle answers to your problems, however a well-stocked larder at least gives you the feeling that dinner won't be one of those probl...

Wild Swimming, cold water swimming or just going for a dip, there are many names for the pheonmenon of sea swimming in Ireland and the culture arou...

In Drawn to Nature we find acclaimed artist and naturalist Don Conroy in a reflective mood. Offering the most exquisite illustrations and thoughtfu...

Whether you're a casual snacker or a crisp connoisseur this is the guide for you.  Neil pairs 80 different drinks - from Lemonade with Monster Munc...

There are few writers like Blindboy, and this book is one that is hard to describe. Absorbing and hard to put down, it is packed full of stories an...

Rozanna Purcell showcases 50 new trails, showing off new areas around Ireland from popular hikes to lesser known trails. There are fantastic hikes ...

Banshees are supernatural Irish harbingers of doom, but where do they come from? The answer: they grow in pods on the prickly gorse bush. The sole ...

This book is a fascination look at modern folk lore. All around Ireland there are frankly weird pheomenons: singing walls, fairy rings, holy wells,...

Broadcaster and talking head Hector's thesis is that when you speak in Irish every word is a tiny poem. This very loving look at the intricacies an...

They say money makes the world go around, but just exactly why is that? Where did it come from, why was it invented and why do we let it have so mu...

JD has been cooking at his food stall, Socafro Kitchen, since 2020 and hasn’t looked back. The word ‘Socafro’ is a mash-up of JD’s two favourite ty...

Contiuning the excellent Blasta series we have Agak-agak (pronounced aga-aga, with a silent k) is a Malaysian saying that means ‘guess-guess’ or ‘u...

Pickles make everything better. Cooking is all about balancing basic flavour profiles- sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami and adding contrast, turni...

Seed to Supper takes you through every stage of food’s journey from its start as a seed in the soil to the table via the kitchen and everything – a...

The Dictionary wishes she could tell a story just like the other books do. One day she decides to bring her words to life. While she's delighted th...

Maidin! (MA-din) - morning. This delightful book takes you along on a sunny (then rainy!) day in Ireland. You can count sheep on the farm, practice...

Hey, ho, the rattlin’ bog, the bog down in the valley-o!This illustrated version of the traditional song is an ode to a rattlin', or splendid, bog,...

When regular words just won't do it sometimes the best way to connect is through poetry, and that's exactly what this lovingly assembled book of ...

Full of inspiration for the amazing adventures you can have in Ireland, the Great Irish Bucket list gives you 101 choices of things to do around Ir...

This book is a loving exploration of the culture, customs and craic in going for a pint. Its the slightly bolder version of sharing a cup of tea, t...

In 1814, the Richmond Lunatic Asylum at Grangegorman in Dublin started an extraordinary programme of asylum building across Ireland, aimed at allev...

A delightfully fun little book, Irish Kitchen Cocktails is packed tot he brim of recipes that are colourful, testy and very accessible.  There's no...