Books

Cúchulainn wanted to be remembered forever. The greatest of heroes, his powers were magical. No one could outdo him in strength, or ever win a race...

The four children of King Lir are happy when their father marries again. Aoife, their new stepmother is very kind to them. But in her heart she is ...

The women of the Irish Suffrage Movement showed immense courage when they fought for the right of women to vote. They encountered great opposition ...

Maebh was a brave, beautiful and powerful warrior queen. Her life was stormy and she created havoc wherever she went. But the wrong she did was bou...

Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796, four years before the Act of Union abolished the Irish Parliament in Dublin and replaced it with direct rule from W...

James Joyce was born in Dublin in 1881. He abandoned a career in medicine to pursue his dream of being a writer. After meeting the love of life, No...

What made them support the Rising in 1916? The answer lies in their childhoods. A skating accident, a Fenian nanny, the loss of a parent, poverty, ...

The true story of a woman who fought tirelessly for Irish freedom. Constance Gore-Booth was born into a rich Anglo-Irish family. She grew up enjoyi...

Measure yourself against the spire on O'Connell street, spot seals at the seaside, zoom down the slide in Stephen's Green playground, and enjoy a G...

The Mr Men are going on a fun-filled trip to the Emerald Isle! Mr Quiet has always spoken few words, but Mr Chatterbox has decided to take him to k...

by Yvonne Carroll (Author), Fiona Waters (Author), Felicity Trotman (Author) A bumper collection of Ireland’s favourite legends for children. Inclu...

Fantastic Facts About Your Favourite Animals Written by Sarah Webb and Alan Nolan A book of animal facts that will appeal strongly to children, i...

The first biography of the beloved long-time Lord Mayor of Dublin. Alfie Byrne was that rarest of things: a genuinely popular politician. He is sti...

Published to accompany our exhibition on the works of James Malton, this handsome new book is a miniature biography of Dublin at the height of its ...

The dead wreak revenge on the living, paintings come alive, spectral brides possess mortal men and a priest devours human flesh in these chilling J...