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Father Frank Kane, filming a TV series on "Great Catastrophes in History", grows convinced that people on the verge of extinction, as in Pompeii, consciously ignore all the signs of their impending doom. The consequences are horrific.

Lawlor traces the events which led to serious sectarian rioting over three months in 1920 and highlights how the killing of two senior RIC officers resulted in violent anti-catholic pogroms in Banbridge, Dromore and Lisburn.

The definitive autobiography of Ireland's Master Storyteller.

An evaluation of the contribution made by Michael Collins to the making of the Irish state. A series of specially commissioned essays, written by some of Ireland's leading historians (academic and popular), on the contribution made by Michael Collins to the making of the Irish state. This is a professional evaluation of Michael Collins which brings to light his multi-faceted and complex character. The contributors examine Collins as Minister for Finance, his role in intelligence, his policy towards the north, his career as Commander-in-Chief, the origins of the Civil War, his relationship with de Valera and how academics view his place in Irish history. The volume is illustrated with an eight page plate section of photographs from private family archives, from Military Archives and from the Examiner in order to give the book added scholarly and popular appeal.

'A fullblooded, salty, earthy play with a great ring of truth and uproarious with comedy' The Irish Times

More tales of myth and magic from the master of children's storytelling.

This book provides a fresh look at a neglected decade.

The first and only biography of one of the most misjudged and damned, but dominant figures in Irish history.

The 1916 Rising should be examined not primarily as a starting point, but more as a decisive revolutionary turning point over a longer time period. Introduction by Garret Fitzgerald.

Describes what the reality can be like for many adopted people and what challenges their families may face as they mature and wonder about the circumstances of their adoption. This story attempts to offer advice to someone who has gone through the process, made the mistakes, learned some lessons along the way and is still smiling.

What really downed the Aer Lingus Viscount at Tusker Rock? Was the US Globemaster which vanished off the Irish coast really carrying an atom bomb? Written by an aviation writer, this book explores the causes, traces the lives, tragedies, skill, bravery, heroism and possible human error involved in some of the mysterious air disasters.

People through the ages have had their own customs and traditions, and have always looked with some amusement on those of their neighbours. This book transcends eras and cultures by uniting them with the common theme of superstition and custom, proving that perhaps we are not so different from our ancient ancestors.

Steeped in history and tradition, Mulligan's of Poolbeg Street is the quintessential Irish pub and a Dublin institution. John F. Kennedy, Seamus Heaney and James Joyce drank in it whilst Brendan Behan was barred from it. This book recounts its long history and brings to life the colourful characters that have graced the bar stools within.

Tony Doherty, author of 'This Man's Wee Boy' continues his journey growing up in Derry in the midst of the 'Troubles'.

Autobiographical novel of youth and maturity by major Donegal writer.