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The richness of the Irish language is closely tied to the natural landscape and offers a more magical way of seeing the world. Most people associate Britain and Ireland with the English language, a vast, sprawling linguistic tree with roots in Latin, French, and German. But the inhabitants of these islands originally spoke another tongue. Look closely enough and English contains traces of the Celtic soil from which it sprung, found in words like bog, loch, cairn, and crag. Today, this heritage can be found nowhere more powerfully than in modern-day Gaelic.

Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of fossilised forests and of our oldest wooden artifacts can help us to understand the many woodlands that have disappeared from...

An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water ‘Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.’ Roddy Doyle ‘Remarkable. Lively … Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.’ Times Literary Supplement The Turning Tide is a hymn to a sea passage of...

Bloomsbury presents In Kiltumper by Niall Williams and Christine Breen, read by Niall Williams and Christine Breen. Poignant ... A meditation on life, love and the importance of nature' IRISH TIMES When they were in their twenties, Niall Williams and Christine Breen made the impulsive decision...

Excerpted anecdotes from the biographies of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell, relating humorous snippets of politics in 18th and 19th century Ireland. For some these may be poignant in addition to being humorous and for others they may be humorous in addition to being poignant. ( Summary by JCarson )

An Irish Nature Year is a filled with plants, animals, birds and creepy-crawlies from all over the island of Ireland. With one short entry for every day of the year, nature columnist Jane Powers serves up five minutes worth of wonderment to enjoy on your coffee break, on your commute or to relax with at bedtime.

“For the Irish Question has never been discussed in England. Men have discussed Home Rule; but those who advocated it most warmly, and as I think wisely, did not even know what the Irish meant by Home. Men have talked about Unionism; but they have never even dared to propose Union. A Unionist ought to mean a man who is not even conscious of the boundary of the two countries; who can walk across the frontier of fairyland, and not even notice the walking haystack. As a fact, the Unionist always shoots at the haystack; though he never hits it. But the limitation is not limited to Unionists; as ...

Each year across the United States, there are mysterious and unexplainable firsthand encounters by average people. These encounters beg the question, do monsters exist? From east to west across the US, professionals are actively researching these encounters to prove once and for all that these creatures do exist. American Cryptids takes you on a journey across the country, visiting each state along the way.

'Seán's sensitivity to the natural world captivates the reader' Manchán Magan 'Earnest and uplifting' Irish Times 'Informative, inspiring and insightful' Anja Murray Seán Ronayne always knew he was different. Nicknamed 'nature boy' by the other kids, as a child he regularly escaped to the...

'An immersive and lyrically personal journey through deep-time and modern tides' RAYNOR WINN 'Wondrous, elegant and haunting, Lost to the Sea is a fascinating alternative history of the fractured, flooded and eroded edges of Britain and Ireland' PHILIP HOARE 'Beautiful . . . Woollett paints...

COLLECTIVE WINNER OF THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE ‘This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for the human spirit’ Adam Nicolson Over the course of a year, leading historian and nature...

In this thought-provoking exploration, the author emphasizes that the Irish land question transcends local boundaries; it is, in fact, a universal dilemma. It touches on the crucial issue of wealth distribution—a challenge that demands our collective attention. This matter cannot be resolved through local measures alone; it requires solutions that can be applied universally, just as effectively in Ireland as anywhere else. (Summary by Henry George)

The question of Irish home rule was the pivotal political issue in British and Irish politics from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Published in 1887, this collection showcases compelling articles advocating for the measure. Although Irish home rule was officially sanctioned in 1914, its implementation was postponed until after World War I. The authors aim to address the complex issues surrounding the governance of Ireland with a balanced perspective, offering this volume to the public in hopes of steering thoughtful discussion back to the foundational principles that underpin these matters,...

Breath work A Respiratory Medicine podcast for busy respiratory nerds who want to keep up-to-date with the constantly evolving world of the lung. Every month we speak with respiratory experts on their areas of special interest. Our goal is to provide YOU with interactive and easy to listen to clinical updates. We will cover presentation, clinical reasoning, diagnostics and treatments but also new and exciting changes coming down the line. Delivered at a time convenient to you in 20-30 minute episodes. Inspire Meet your Respiratory Medicine heroes and hear how they got to where they are today. ...

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This captivating book aims to spread knowledge of Irelands rich civilization and social fabric from the fifth to the twelfth century, a time when the island was under the rule of its native leaders. As interest in the Irish language and cultural heritage surges like never before, this publication serves as a timely resource for both young and old, inviting readers to explore the fascinating lore of Irelands past. (Summary from the Preface)

The Whole Tooth is a podcast produced by the Irish Dental Association. Throughout 2023 the IDA will celebrate its centenary year and during this series the host, Chief Executive Fintan Hourihan, will delve into the issues affecting dentists and dental practitioners the length and breadth of the country. He will be joined by prominent figures from the world of dentistry as they reminisce over the past 100 years and assess where dentistry is in Ireland now and where it’s going in the future.

Suture Self is the podcast of the Irish Surgical Training Group (ISTG), an educational podcast covering a wide range of topics from the world of surgery. Hosts/Content Creators: Vinnie Varley, Sinead Ramjit, Fintan Ryan, Jessica RyanProducers: Vinnie Varley, Michael FlanaganArtwork: Louisa GannonWebsite istg.ieTwitter/X @istgofficial

Living Room Logic asks Irish experts about the pressing issues and latest science news including Neuroscience, Evolution, the Future of Medicine, AI, Mankind and the Climate. The show is hosted by two scientists working in Ireland: Andrew McGovern, a neuroscientist best known as @scientistireland on TikTok & Dr Aidan Long, a climate expert and seafarer. Together we want to help you keep informed and up to date. This work is solely supported by our listeners on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/LivingRoomLogic). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.