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Dive into the world of Phineas Finn, the captivating sequel to “Can You Forgive Her?” and the second installment in Anthony Trollope’s renowned Palliser series. Follow the adventures of the ambitious young Irishman, Phineas Finn, as he navigates the complexities of English politics after becoming a member of Parliament. With Trollope’s own aspirations of political life woven into the narrative, the story not only explores the intricacies of governance but also delves into the tumultuous realm of love. Phineas finds himself torn between three enchanting women his childhood love, Mary ...

It's men like Jimmy Coonan and Mickey Featherstone who gave Hell's Kitchen its name. In the mid-1970s, these two longtime friends take the reins of New York's Irish mob, using brute force to give it hitherto unthinkable power. Jimmy, a charismatic sociopath, is the leader. Mickey, whose memories of Vietnam torture him daily, is his enforcer. Together they make brutality their trademark, butchering bodies or hurling them out the window.

Immerse yourself in the vivid narrative of the Irish experience on the brink of the devastating famine of 1847. This compelling tale, told through the eyes of a man who lived through it, captures the rich dialogue and vibrant details of a time marked by struggle and resilience. (Summary by JCarson)

Hard Neighbors follows the people who came to be known as Scotch-Irish and traces their relations with Native Americans, examines their experiences as marginalized people, and demonstrates their roles as protective and disruptive forces on the edge of colonialism. The Scotch-Irish fought Indian wars and shaped the frontier, and their experiences living near and fighting against Indians shaped their identity and their attitudes towards government. They influenced national attitudes and policies, and they transformed Indian people into racial others as they transformed themselves into Americans.

In The Gaeilge Guide, Mollie Guidera - Ireland's leading online Irish teacher and creator of the hit platform 'Irish with Mollie' - brings her joyful, down-to-earth approach to the page in a book guaranteed to spark your connection to the Irish language and legacy. Mollie shows us how to reconnect with our ancient and endangered language - and with ourselves - by demystifying the shame and frustration many still feel around Irish, and replacing it with a fun, accessible path back to the richness of our native tongue.

Author Stephen Birmingham, who chronicled the rise of Jewish immigrants to extraordinary wealth and success in Our Crowd, now turns his attention to the Irish. Real Lace tells the colorful and fascinating true stories of America’s most renowned Irish-Catholic families. Scions of courageous, driven, and resilient men and women who escaped starvation during Ireland’s terrible potato famine in the mid-19th century, they battled their way out of the slums of Boston and New York, overcoming prejudice and poverty to achieve great wealth, fame, and political power.

Seamlessly blending history and reportage, Bill Barich offers a heartfelt homage to the traditional Irish pub, and to the central piece of Irish culture disappearing along with it. After meeting an I rishwoman in London and moving to Dublin, Bill Baricha blow-in, or stranger, in Irish parlancefound himself looking for a traditional I rish pub to be his local. There are nearly 12 thousand pubs in Ireland, so he appeared to have plenty of choices.

Tales of the Elders of Ireland (Acallam na Senórach) represents the largest literary text surviving from 12th-century Ireland, the most comprehensive early collection of Fenian stories and poetry. Three parallel worlds interact: the contemporary Christian world of Saint Patrick with his scribes, clerics, occasional angels, and souls rescued from Hell; the earlier pagan world of the ancient, giant Fenians and an array of Irish kings; and the timeless Otherworld, peopled by ever-young shape-shifting fairies.

Enriched for audio with specially commissioned music based on traditional melodies, Old Songs fuses short stories, histories, lyrics and music in an enthralling reimagining of traditional folk ballads. Sunday Times Bestselling historian Amy Jeffs and her creative collaborators combine forces to...

Dive into the world of 19th-century Irish peasantry through the captivating short stories in Irish Idylls. Authored by the enigmatic Jane Barlow, these tales are imbued with a unique expression that grips the reader while evoking deep empathy for the characters. Barlow masterfully replicates the rhythm and melody of Irish dialogue, painting a vivid picture of life in Lisconnel. Despite her noble roots, Barlow exhibits a profound understanding and sympathy towards the Irish peasants oppressed under English rule. Her stark anti-clerical and anti-religious stance is also quite remarkable for her ...

Published in 1791, Thomas Paine’s The Rights of Man defended the French Revolution’s values of freedom, equality, and brotherhood. He argued that a government based on justice ought to support mankind’s civil rights relating to security and protection, as well as the natural rights to life, liberty, and freedom of conscience. He also proposed plans for universal education, pensions, poverty relief, and social welfare in this classic work that was widely read across the West.

THE ECHOES is your home for Notre Dame Fighting Irish talk like you’ve never heard it before. Step into the world of Notre Dame football with Mike Golic Jr. and Jessica Smetana—two proud ND alums who bring the perfect mix of insight, energy, and humor to as they break down the latest on the Fighting Irish. From big-time matchups and memorable moments to the stories and traditions that make Notre Dame special, it’s all here. Fun, honest, and full of Irish pride, THE ECHOES is just two friends talking ball. New episodes will be released weekly. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple ...

IrishAmerica250 is a nationwide, community initiative commemorating 250 years of Irish-American contributions to the United States since 1776. Tune in and listen to the voices of Irish America look at the past, present and future of our two nations.

Eamonn McCann’s account of what it is like to grow up a Catholic in a Northern Irish ghetto - first published in 1974 - quickly became a classic account of the feelings generated by British rule. The author was at the center of events in Derry which first brought Northern Ireland to world attention. He witnessed the gradual transformation of the civil rights movement from a mild campaign for “British Democracy” to an all-out military assault on the British state. This book describes the people involved in the war and gives an account of the springs of the "Catholic" opposition.

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of fairy and folk tales gathered by the renowned poet William Butler Yeats. Collected from the enchanting landscapes of Western Ireland and translated in the late 1800s, these stories echo the rich traditions and vibrant culture of the Irish peasantry. Join Michele Eaton as she brings these timeless tales to life.

Join Major Sinclair Yates, a recently discharged army officer, as he embarks on a new adventure in the enchanting yet challenging landscape of 1890s West Ireland. In this delightful first novel co-authored by Edith Somerville and her cousin Violet Martin, we witness Yates humorous escapades as he navigates the complexities of his role as a Resident Magistrate. With his spirited landlord and neighbor, Mr. ‘Flurry’ Knox—whose heart lies solely in hunting—Yates journey is filled with amusing encounters and cultural clashes. Notably, Miss Somerville made history as the first woman to ...

This anthology of popular American history presents the stories of nine incredible Irish immigrants as written by nine contemporary Irish-Americans. More than one in 10 Americans claims Irish ancestry and, with its celebrity contributors, Nine Irish Lives will have strong appeal for those listeners. It is also, though, a timely portrait of shared humanity. These are stories about immigrants - and in the tales of revolutionaries and visionaries, caretakers and unsung heroes, Nine Irish Lives reminds us of the values and the people that have shaped America.

Brought to you by Penguin. Kinahan Assassins is the extraordinary story of how the killers used by Ireland’s most notorious drug gang, the Kinahan Cartel, were taken down. After an audacious assassination attempt on boss Daniel Kinahan's life, the Kinahan Cartel recruited an unprecedented...

The prospect of Irish unification is now stronger than at any point since partition in 1921. Voters on both sides of the Irish border may soon have to confront for themselves what the answer to a referendum question would mean - for themselves, for their neighbours, and for their society. O'Toole and McBride each argue the case for and against unity, questioning received wisdom and bringing fresh thinking to one of Ireland's most intractable questions.