A Dictionary of Cork Slang
Séan Beecher.

This is a collection of those words, not usually found in dictionaries, but which give colour, vigour, and individuality to a language. Each word is explained, examples of usage are given, and their derivations are traced.

ISBN-10: 0-951603-61-2
ISBN-13: 978-0951603611

PB
116pp
210 x 148mm
€12.95/£9.99
1983
Reissued 2004
Line drawings

Abandoned Mansions of Ireland
Tarquin Blake.

In 2008 Tarquin Blake found his first abandoned ‘Big House’ and so began exploring the lost architecture of Ireland. Here, he documents what is left of fifty mansion houses with brief histories and beautiful photographs of the haunting ruins. Included are Mountpelier Lodge (Dublin Hellfire Club), the birthplaces of Daniel O’Connell and the Duke of Wellington, and the one-time homes of Grace O’Malley and of brewing family the Smithwicks of Kilkenny. The inclusion of details from the 1911 Census offers a glimpse of the closing days of the aristocracy and their mansions.

978-1-84889-061-9

Irish Interest
HB
300 pp
277 x 219 mm
€27.99/£24.99
NOT YET PUBLISHED: Due in October 2010

Tarquin's book documents fifty of Ireland's decaying 'big houses' but there are many more on his website. Readers should note that Tarquin's book and website are information guides and do not act as invitations to enter any of the properties or sites listed. Most of the properties listed are in private hands and permission would be required from the owner before visiting. Ruins are hazardous. No responsibility is accepted by the author or publisher for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone as a result of using this book. Click here for more information.

All Politics is Local
A Guide to Local Elections in Ireland
Liam Weeks & Aodh Quinlivan.

Local government and our understanding of it is an important part of our democratic system. This is the only book to explain the issues and processes involved. It provides an insight into local elections in Ireland with a detailed analysis of what local elections are about.

978-1848890022

PB
200 pp
198 x 128 mm
€16.99/£14.99
2009

An Emerald Odyssey
In Search of the Gods of Golf and Ireland
Paul J. Zingg.

Paul Zingg was beckoned by the golf courses of Ireland and finds them a magnificent blend of landscape, history, mythology and mystery Near Waterville Golf Links, Staigue Fort speaks of early invaders. At Druid’s Glen, Wicklow, at the twelfth hole, among a grove of sacred oaks, are the remains of a druid altar. This journey provides a fresh perspective on golf in Ireland and on Ireland.

978-1905172566

HB
200pp
184 x 203mm
€18.99/£13.99
2008
Black & white photos, two-colour text

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Are You Still Below?
The Ford Marina Plant, Cork, 1917-1984
Miriam Nyhan.

In 1917 Henry Ford selected Cork for the first Ford factory outside North America. An exciting development for Ireland’s economy, the Cork plant became a central feature of Ireland’s industrial history. The company remains embedded in Cork’s popular memory, despite closure in 1984. In its time, Ford’s Irish experiment saw the burning of Cork, the birth of a new state, Civil War, World War Two, the EEC and countless changes which impacted on his endeavour.

This is the story of the Ford Marina plant, its economic and social impact. Interviews with former employees capture life at the plant, a community of workers – friendships, stories, camaraderie – and the ebb and flow of life on the marina.

Evocative photographs of plant construction, various vehicles in production visiting dignitaries – politicians, churchmen and businessmen –complement this chronicle.

978-19050172498

HB
152pp
277 x 219mm
€24.95/£17.99
2007
Black & white photos

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Birds of Ireland
Facts, Folklore and History
Glynn Anderson.

There’s more to Irish bird folklore than the ‘wran’ boys and the Children of Lir. Irish bird names are rich and full of meaning. This book focuses on our interaction with birds, covering mythology and folklore, birds as omens, harbingers and food, and bird-related beliefs, proverbs and curses. A species-by-species account gives a description and associated beliefs, culinary traditions, place names and a ‘Facts & Figures’ section.

978-1905172726

HB
376 pp
234 x 156 mm
€27.95/£19.99
2008
Full colour

Celtic Meltdown
Why Ireland is Broke and How We Can Fix It
Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh.

The must-read book of the year

With the Irish government’s bank guarantee in September 2008, the death knell sounded for Celtic Tiger Ireland. We watched in disbelief as the bubble burst: tax revenues collapsed, unemployment soared and the Irish people were made liable for huge gambles lost by bankrupt banks. Was the party over? Many factors are blamed for the financial crisis, but who is really responsible? And perhaps more importantly, why was everyone taken by surprise? What happened? How did it happen? How can we prevent similar crises from happening again? Where do we go from here? This book will change your mind on many aspects of modern Ireland. Celtic Meltdown goes behind the headlines to tell the inside stories the spin doctors have covered-up.

978-1848890121

PB
210 pp
198 x 128 mm
€12.99/£11.99
2009

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Cork’s St Patrick’s Street
A History
Antóin O'Callaghan.

The story of St Patrick’s Street is in many ways the story of Cork. It is Cork’s main street and the heart of the city. The newly refurbished street opened in 2004, retaining the natural curve of the one-time river channel. This history takes us from its beginning in the 1780s to the present day. Who created and named the street? Why was it named after the national rather than local saint? How has it evolved? This is where Cork people assemble, in celebration or in sorrow, in religious processions and parades. Copiously illustrated with maps, plans and photographs, both new and old, and packed with interesting snippets of information, this is for all with an interest in Cork City.

978-1-84889-057-2

Irish Interest
HB
200 pp
247 x 189 mm
€29.99/£26.99
NOT YET PUBLISHED: Due in September 2010

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