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Ireland is a land of magic, with loads of cool places steeped in folklore and mythology. This gorgeous illustrated book is a guide to some of Irela...

It's easy to reach for the salt, put on the rice or stick a slice of bread in the toaster without thinking about the wider societal implications of...

This is the fourth edition of a new magazine of contemporary life and culture in Ireland as seen through the eyes of Irish artists. Holy Show prese...

The first suitcase was invented in the 19th century. It wasn't until the 1970s that someone thought to put wheels on them. According to author Katr...

Starting with a clear out of his loft, consummate raconteur Jarvis Cocker tells the story of his early life through a consideration of the seemingl...

This powerful narrative of how the Irish 'do' death is at times funny, at times sad, sharply observed and deeply moving.  In this book Ann Marie Ho...

Shoddy is a word more associated with insults than anything else, but in this deep dive into the politics and history of textile recycling Hanna R...

Harrison Gardner is an Australian eco-builder and designer who finds himself in the west of Ireland, living an enviable sustainable life. He has co...

 This Victorian version of the GIF brings static images to life with a simple flip. Invented by Eadweard Muybridge in 1878 - well before we had the...

Neuroscientist and researcher, Matthew Walker presents us with a revolutionary treatment that makes you live longer, cleverer, more attractive, hap...

The words gathered in these pages, matched with evocative illustrations by Steve Doogan, should leave you with no uncertainty about the poetry, wis...

Does anything beat jumping into the sea as the sun rises over Dublin bay? I think not. From The forty foot to seapoint, sea swimming has seen a rea...

Within this little volume dedicated to grief, are a collection of letters written by authors such as Robert Frost, Albert Einstein and Virginia Woo...

Have you found yourself loafing about this year? Unwittingly part of the meander movement? Then you've been pottering. Anna McGovern's little book ...

‘We’re not just losing the wild world. We’re forgetting it. We’re no longer noticing it.’ Climate change and the decline of many species of animals...

Wabi Sabi is a way of living that focuses on finding beauty within the imperfections of life and accepting peacefully the natural cycle of growth a...

Discover the inner sanctum of Freemason's Hall, see Napoleon's toothbrush, marvel at a hoax plaque hidden in plain sight on O'Connell Bridge, try G...

 If you've ever felt like you're the only person who can't strike a good work-life balance, or who just can't get ahead in their careers, this ill...

They say human beings are at their most efficient when riding a bike., and it's increasingly becoming Irish peoples go to form of travel as it's al...

The place we call home, Dublin is packed full of hidden gems and beautiful sights. In this book two locals, Nicola Brady and Éadaoin Fitzmaurice de...