New releases…

MARGARET FITZGIBBON

Myths and Meridians

As you turn the pages of this delightful book, you will meet some Irish legends and learn of traditional Irish celebrations, which will guide you to discover the secret of the meridians.

These meridians are like invisible pathways that run through your body, helping you stay safe, secure and full of energy.

Throughout this story, you will not only be entertained but also learn simple action steps that will make you feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to the world around you.

Parents and guardians, as you read this book together with your children, you can explore the magic of Irish mythology and the wisdom of meridians.

So, grab your imagination and let’s set off on a journey where courage and balance are the keys to unlocking a world of wonder and discovery

MÁIRTÍN G. Ó MAICÍN

On This Day In Mayo

On This Day In Mayo seeks to tell the story of Mayo by connecting the 366 days of the year with an event of significance relating to the county, or with an event pertaining to a person from the county. 

There is a compelling story attached to every date – from the first time the iconic green and red of Mayo was worn to the kidnapping of a Ballina councillor which led to the election of his rival. 

Other well-known events such as the Landing of the French in Killala, the Apparition at Knock and the discovery of the Céide Fields are also examined.

Tá scór de na scéalta scríofa trí mheán na Gaeilge fresin.

Stretching from the 12th century all the way up to April 2023, it is a timeless collector’s item for anyone from or with a grá for Mayo.

There are stories of triumph and tragedy, politics and pugilists, revolution and renewal. Learn about Mayo’s pioneering men and women, fighting men and women, resilient men and women. On This Day In Mayo masterfully conveys the richness of Mayo and those from the county in a riveting read. 

PAUL SOYE

Two Lives

Returning to the home where he was traumatically taken into foster care as a young child, Gavigan is on a journey of discovery about his late mother and, indeed, about himself. 

Natasha, though from a different rung of the social ladder, also comes from a challenging upbringing comprising of a loving, but absent, father and a mother who is emotionally remote.

Set during the period of the post Celtic Tiger crash, Two Lives is a story of two peoples’ efforts to overcome adversity. Can they succeed? As with his previous novel The Boy In The Gap, Paul Soye explores these issues with sensitivity, assuredness and skill. 

Praise for Paul Soye’s The Boy In The Gap

‘A beautifully written book, clear and unadorned; the story of a hidden Ireland’

Michael Harding

‘Soye has his own independent style that is as enthralling as it is absorbing … Let’s hope that this writer’s ink never stops flowing’ 

Des Kenny

‘A beautifully written, heartfelt account of a family torn apart. There are echoes of John McGahern in the elegiac evocation of a rural community in the west of Ireland’  

Shirley Kelly, Books Ireland.