Irish Interest Books Books of Irish Interest from history to politics, culture to travel Irish Interest Books by the following authorsClick on the images for more information. An Irish Voice by Gerry AdamsA unique insight into the Irish Peace Process, this book provides a remarkable chronicle of Gerry Adams`regular articles in the New York paper The Irish Voice.Gerry Adams BooksTop The Crack A Belfast Year by Sally BelfrageSally Belfrage's talent is only surpassed by her skills as a listener.She has managed to get the most when a lot of other celebrated writers would have missed out.Sally Belfrage BooksTop Ten Men Dead by David BeresfordThe story of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike, a very important time in Irish history.David Beresford BooksTop Dear Maeve by Maeve BinchyA collection of Maeve Binchy`s articles from The Irish Times.Maeve takes a subtle glance at the practical problems that confront us allMaeve Binchy BooksTop Against the Tide by Noel BrowneThis is the story of a man whose life was dedicated to those who were worse off than himself.Noel Browne BooksTop An Outline of Modern Irish History 1850-1966 by M E CollinsA general outline of Irish history up to the late twentieth century.M E Collins brings us through Irish history and events from 1850 to 1966.M E Collins BooksTop Gubu Nation by Damian CorlessThe subtitle of this book is Grotesque Unbelievable Bizarre Unprecedented Happenings in Ireland.And I think that says it all.Damian Corless BooksTop Racism and Social Change in the Republic of Ireland by Bryan FanningThis book focuses on Ireland's response to the influx of Foreign Nationals enticed by the successes of the Irish Economy.Bryan Fanning BooksTop The Best of Man Bites Dog 2 by Donal FoleyFrom the pages of the Irish Times comes this hilarious collection of witticisms and not to be forgotten observations.Donal Foleys BooksTop Almost Animals by Kieran FureyKieran Furey rants and raves about some of his pet-hates in his petulant way.Subjects include Bald Men, Bankers, Bar Staff, Doctors, Television Personalities and others.Kieran Furey BooksTop St.Patricks Cathedral Dublin by Irish Heritage SeriesThe Irish Heritage Series is a series of 70 booklets featuring places and items of historical interest to the Irish people.Examples are Patrick's Cathedral Dublin and Irish Theatre. St. Patrick's Cathedral has a big part to play in Irish history.This pamphlet tells of the history of this cathedral and its contents. Including colour photographs and plan of the cathedral and a complete history.Part of the Heritage SeriesIrish Heritage Series BooksTop The Green Flag by Robert KeeA classic in its field, this is an essential work for anyone attempting to understand the complex historical forces that have shaped Ireland.Robert Kee BooksTop Another Country by Gene KerriganGene Kerrigan writes of his impressions of Ireland in the 50's and 60's when he was growing up.Gene Kerrigan BooksTop Ireland on Three Million Pounds a Day by Declan Lynch.This is a tale of mirth and jolliment only surpassed in recent times.While our recent woes are too close to find mirth in, these tales are far enough away to tickle us.Declan Lynch BooksTop Enemy of the Empire by Eamon McGuireEamon McGuire was influenced by what he saw in the former British Colonies.He became chief technical officer for the IRA and was eventually captured by the CIA in Mozambique.Eamon McGuire BooksTop Paisley by Ed MoloneyThe single most controversial figure in Northern Irish politics, and the most outspoken.This is his biography.Ed Moloney BooksTop Error of Judgement by Chris MullinThis is the story of how six innocent men were wrongly convicted of the biggest murder in British history.Chris Mullin BooksTop Round Ireland in Low Gear by Eric NewbyLashed by storms of winter, fuelled by Guinness and warmed by thermal underwear, they set out on their travels along the highways and byways of the Isle of Erin.Eric Newby BooksTop The Long War by Brendan O'BrienThis book follows the activities of the IRA from its appearance in the early seventies, through to the Good Friday Agreement and later.Brendan O'Brien BooksTop Various Lives, Keats, Chapman and Brother by Flann O'BrienThe Keats and Chapman stories and the collected wisdom of the Brothers are the cream of the comic treasures from the Cruiskeen Lawn column of the Irish Times.Flann O'Brien BooksTop The Informer by Sean O'CallaghanThis is the story of counter intelligence, of a double life and all that that entails.Sean O'Callaghan BooksTop The Brendan Voyage by Tim SeverinThe sixth century voyage of St. Brendan is here re-enacted to test legend.It is an enthralling story.Tim Severin BooksTop Ireland's Fate by Robert ShepherdWhen James the second and William the third fought one another at the Battle of the Boyne on July the first, the Crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland were at stake.When William won it laid the foundations for Protestant ascendancy throughout the British Isles.Robert Shepherd BooksTop Quench the Lamp by Alice TaylorThis is the story of a changing time when rural Ireland quenched the oil lamp, removed the poe from under the bed and threw the black pots and iron kettles under the hedge.Alice Taylor BooksTop Jiving at the Crossroads by John WatersIrish Times columnist John Waters creates a uniquely personal insight into the dilemmas faced by the whole generation born since de Valera`s vision of comely lads and lasses dancing at the crossroads.John Waters BooksTop