Irish Non-Fiction Books
These non-fiction books offer you a unique perspective on the Irish way of life. Explore Irish history and nature or discover some essential new life hacks.
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Fear Less: The 10 Step Guide to Helping Kids Take Charge of Anxiety
by David Coleman
€18.99
Every child feels afraid sometimes – but anxiety doesn’t have to take over their lives. Today, more than ever before, children and teenagers are struggling with worry and fear. Fear Less is the essential guide for any parent, teacher or caregiver who wants to help young people manage anxiety with strength and confidence. Drawing on his decades of clinical experience and using powerful real-life stories and evidence-based techniques, David Coleman shows how to spot the early signs of anxiety, understand what’s happening in a child’s mind and body, and use simple, practical tools to calm and reassure them. You’ll discover how to: Recognise the triggers and patterns behind anxious behaviour Soothe and support children emotionally, physically and cognitively Build resilience and self-belief that last a lifetime. Warm, wise and full of hope, Fear Less gives adults the confidence to guide children through fear – and teaches families how to face life’s challenges with courage, calm and connection. David Coleman reminds us that our job isn’t to make sure our children never feel afraid; it’s to help them know how to fear less.
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The Place That Has Never Been Wounded
by Niall Breslin
€16.99
In a world often marked by chaos and uncertainty, it's easy to feel unmoored, as if the ground beneath you is always shifting. Yet, just as Polaris - the North Star - has guided travelers for centuries, this book is here to serve as your compass: a steady reminder that even when the way forward seems unclear, a path always exists. Drawing on the principles of mindfulness and Niall Breslin's sensitive wisdom, it offers practical ways to reconnect with your inner stillness and meet life's challenges with patience and clarity. This isn't about fixing yourself or chasing perfection; it's about rediscovering the steady core within. The journey inward is rarely straightforward-it's uneven and winding, demanding flexibility and self-compassion. But the principles you'll find here can anchor you in turbulent times, guide you back when you drift, and help you make sense of life's heaviest moments. Deeply personal and transformational, this is not a book of rigid rules or quick fixes. Instead, it invites you to slow down, release what no longer serves you, and trust the quiet wisdom that's always been within. It reminds you that everything you need to endure, heal, and move forward is already inside you. By embracing these principles, you'll reconnect with your unshaken self - the part that has never been wounded.- and find your way home.
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Ninety-Nine Words For Rain (And One For Sun)
by Manchán Magan
€18.99
Meet the néaladóirí (cloud-watchers) and réadóirí (star-gazers) from our past who, without the luxury of Met Éireann at their disposal, observed birds, trees, animals, as well as markers on land and sea for signs of weather change. The sheer richness and variety of terms they amassed reveal the closeness with which they observed the world around them. Swallows flying low foretold rain. The heron's behaviour offered many hints: Aimsir chrua thirim nuair a bhíonn an corr éisc suas in aghaidh srutha chun na sléibhte (when the heron flies upstream to the mountains the weather will be dry but rough). Fearthainn nuair a thagann sí an abhainn anuas (when she goes downstream, it will rain). Evoking countless sodden, shivery experiences on this Atlantic-swept Island of ours, this beautifully illustrated gift book uses Irish words to grasp an almost-lost world through the wisdom stored in the Irish language.
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How to Achieve Financial Freedom
by Eoin McGee
€16.99
Bestselling author, broadcaster and podcaster Eoin McGee has helped thousands of readers to take control of their money. Now he's showing them how to break free from it. In How to Achieve Financial Freedom, McGee moves beyond budgeting and debt advice to tackle the deeper questions: what does it mean to live a life unburdened by financial stress, and how can we make that life happen? Drawing on years of experience as a financial planner and TV presenter, McGee offers a clear roadmap to building wealth, making smart choices and designing a future that aligns with your values. With practical tools, this book empowers readers to move from surviving to thriving, to creating a life where you can choose to work, but no longer depend on it financially. Whether you're starting out, starting over or simply ready to start living on your own terms, this is your guide to financial freedom - and the peace of mind that comes with it.
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A Rebel And A Traitor: A Fugitive, The Manhunt And The Birth Of The IRA
by Rory Carroll
€15.99
The new book from the author of the critically acclaimed KILLING THATCHER An extraordinary story that explores a pivotal moment in Anglo-Irish history that has implications for Europe and the wider world A narrative non-fiction that reads like a novel by an author at the top of his game Uses first class research to crate a page-turning history with a vast array of characters KILLING THATCHER was hailed as ‘non-fiction that reads like a first class thriller’ by Jonathan Freedland – and Rory’s new book promises to be a similarly exciting work of propulsive historical non-fiction From the master storyteller behind 2023’s critically acclaimed KILLING THATCHER A Rebel and a Traitor is the story of a rogue imperial consul who sought to forge a new nation in the middle of a war – and the mercurial spy chief who sought to destroy him by any means. The rogue consul was Sir Roger Casement, a decorated diplomat who turned his back on the British empire and instead joined the rising Irish cause at the turn of the 20th century. At the book’s centre is the manhunt for Casement led by intelligence officer Reginald ‘Blinker’ Hall, the legendary British spy chief who pioneered codebreaking, early mass surveillance and media manipulation. As he did for the critically acclaimed Killing Thatcher, master storyteller Rory Carroll has combed diaries, letters, police reports, memoirs, court transcripts, secret service archives and declassified government files in the US, Britain, Ireland and Germany to create a page-turning history, and a story that still echoes through Anglo-Irish relations. A Rebel and a Traitor raises profound questions about honour, courage and the price of patriotism. Ideal for readers who… love narrative non-fiction that reads like a thriller, with a manhunt at its core are fascinated by Anglo-Irish history and the figures who shaped (and shattered) empires want an immersive story of espionage, surveillance, propaganda, and early intelligence warfare enjoy character-rich history built from diaries, letters, archives, and court records like books that probe big moral questions about honour, courage, loyalty, and the cost of patriotism
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Should I Be Worried?: A No-Panic Guide to Your Child's Health
by Niamh Lynch
€16.99
'Should I be worried?' is a question every parent of young children often asks themselves. From a newborn who cries endlessly, to a toddler with a high temperature, to a schoolchild with a persistent cough, each stage of childhood brings new things to worry about. What needs treatment? When should you call the doctor or go straight to the hospital? Paediatric consultant and mother of two Dr Niamh Lynch understands these concerns, and how hard it is to find information you can trust. Drawing on years of expertise and common questions from her online community, Should I Be Worried? provides clear practical and reassuring advice on everything from tummy troubles, rashes, teething, and sleep to developmental differences and hospital visits - plus an easy-to-use A-Z of childhood health conditions. Your antidote to panic and uncertainty, Should I Be Worried? gives you reliable answers when you need them most - and the confidence to trust your instincts. Chapters include: Week-to-week/Month-to-month guide to early development and illnesses Tummy Troubles Fits, Faints & Funny Turns Teething & Teeth Skin & Rashes Developmental Differences Is This Something Serious? Getting Ready for Hospital Visits and Doctors' Appointments A to Z (of the most searched-for health conditions for babies and children) Ideal for readers who... want clear, practical guidance on common baby and child illnesses and symptoms often feel unsure about when to treat at home, call the GP, or go to hospital prefer reassuring, trustworthy advice from an experienced paediatric consultant would find an easy A-Z of childhood health conditions useful for quick checks want support across stages, from newborn concerns to school-age coughs and fevers
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The Shortest History Of Ireland
by James Hawes
€14.99
James Hawes’s The Shortest History of Ireland is based at every step on the latest scholarship, but it’s all brought together, for once, as a fluent story, as captivating as a novel, galloping from the Ice Age to the present, using language, graphics and images accessible to all. It will change the way people see the Irish past, flipping usual practice on its head and placing Ireland at the centre not just of Irish but British and at times even European history. Hawes concludes by arguing that if Ireland can now sidestep the last, toxic wreckage of the British Empire, its eventful past will flow into a bright future. From the bestselling author of The Shortest History of Germany and The Shortest History of England , this is popular history at its thrilling best. Ideal for readers who… want a fast, vivid introduction to Ireland’s story from deep prehistory to the present day. enjoy history written with the pace and pull of a novel, without losing scholarly grounding. are curious about how Ireland shaped—and was shaped by—British and wider European history. like big-picture narratives that challenge familiar angles and re-centre the map. have loved The Shortest History of Germany or The Shortest History of England and want the next exhilarating ride.
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Dynasty: Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil and Succession at the Heart of Dunnes Stores
by Matt Cooper
€21.99
The real story behind Dunnes Stores, the most quintessentially Irish shop of all, and the family drama behind it This is the story of the extraordinary family behind one of Ireland's most famous businesses, Dunnes Stores, over three generations and covering nearly 80 years of retailing but going back as far as the 19th century. With drama worthy of the popular TV drama Succession, a real-life Irish family drama shows the children of a dominant founder argue as to who should run the supermarket empire after his death and take the money from it, and how they dealt or not, with addictions and ill health, including alcoholism.
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The Taoiseach: A Century of Political Leadership
by Iain Dale
€19.99
'It's one of those books that you can either read chronologically from front to back cover, or dip in and out of at leisure. It should keep many a dad happily occupied over Christmas' The Irish Independent Ireland, under both the Irish Free State and after full independence, has now had just over 100 years of autonomous national political leadership. This book, based on Iain Dale's blockbuster podcast, tells the story of Irish politics over the past century by examining the lives and actions of each Irish Taoiseach, from W.T. Cosgrave to Micheál Martin. 15 leading Irish historians, journalists and politicians write essays on each of these figures, showing in the process how Ireland developed from a poor ex-colony to a successful, modern country at the heart of the European Union. In the process, the contributors examine the importance of topics such as the power of the Roman Catholic Church, changing social mores, Ireland's relationship with the UK, and its economic development. This is a must read for anyone interested in Irish politics at a time of potential far-reaching change for the republic.
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For And Against A United Ireland
by Fintan O'Toole
€16.99
Ideal for readers who: Follow Irish politics and the future of the island with close attention Want the strongest arguments on both sides of the unity debate set out clearly Care about Northern Ireland, the Republic and what a referendum could really mean Prefer rigorous, challenging nonfiction that resists easy answers 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. Journalists Fintan O’Toole and Sam McBride examine the strongest arguments for and against unity. What do the words ‘united Ireland’ even mean? Would it be better for Northern Ireland? Would it improve lives in the Republic of Ireland? And could it be brought about without bloodshed? 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.
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Beneath Irish Seas: The Hidden Wonders Of Ireland's Amazing Marine Life
by Nigel Motyer
€24.99
Beneath the crashing waves and jagged cliffs of Ireland’s coastline lies a world few have ever seen, teeming with kaleidoscopic colour and untold beauty. Through the lens of internationally acclaimed underwater photographer Nigel Motyer – whose work has graced the pages of National Geographic – this stunning visual journey reveals the vibrancy of Irish waters, alive with astonishing biodiversity and compelling natural drama. Motyer, diving and photographing Irish waters since the 1980s, shares an unmatched portfolio built over decades. Beneath Irish Seas explores Ireland’s coastal waters and the habitats that make them unique, unveiling the extraordinary marine life that thrives around our shores. From swirling shoals off the Skelligs to rare encounters with basking sharks in the Atlantic depths, this is the first book to comprehensively document Ireland’s underwater wildlife through powerful, vibrant imagery. Eye-opening and accessible, Beneath Irish Seas challenges the idea that marine wonder belongs only to tropical reefs. The magic is here – just off Ireland’s shores, waiting to be discovered.
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Bored Of Lunch: Healthy Fakeaways
by Nathan Anthony
€20.99
Ideal for readers who: Want healthier takes on takeaway favourites Enjoy practical cookbooks built around weeknight cravings Use an air fryer or slow cooker to keep family meals simple Like accessible recipe books that balance flavour, budget and routine 100 brand new recipes for your air fryer and your slow cooker. Save money and calories with healthy, home-cooked versions of your favourite takeaways. Number one bestselling author Nathan Anthony is back with 100 easy recipes to hack your weeknight cooking. Whether you’re craving a classic curry or a comforting pizza, you’ll find healthy, quick versions of family favourites to satisfy that fast-food craving and stop you ordering in. With every recipe designed for your slow cooker or air fryer, and complete with calorie counts and full macro breakdowns, these simple, flavourful recipes mean you can indulge while staying on track of your health and budget. Mouth-watering recipes include Katsu Chicken Curry, Sweet & Sour Noodles, Smash Burgers, and Garlic Mozzarella Doughballs.
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The Race: The Inside Track on the Ruthless World of Elite Athletics
by David Gillick
€19.99
The Race offers an exhilarating, behind-the-scenes look at the cut-throat world of elite athletics. With vivid recall, David Gillick, one of Ireland’s most celebrated 400m sprinters, describes the sacrifices, triumphs and devastating setbacks that define a life spent chasing greatness. From the punishing grind of training camps to the mental anguish of injuries and the darker side of athletics, this memoir captures the intensity of a career defined by fractions of a second. As an Irish athlete competing against the odds, Gillick recalls the unique challenges of representing a small nation: limited resources, enormous expectations and the constant push to prove you belong among the world’s best. But The Race is more than a story of sport. It’s an exploration of human resilience and the fight to find balance in a life consumed by the pursuit of perfection. It’s about enduring heartbreak, overcoming burnout and discovering who you are when the race is over.
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Triumphs, trophies and troubles
by Peter Bills
€12.99
'An entertaining and whimsical search for "the soul of Irish rugby"... Peppered with astute observations' Irish Times 'Triumphs, Trophies and Troubles has got Irish rugby just right in this the 150th anniversary season of the IRFU' Willie John McBride FOREWORD by former Ireland fly half Ollie Campbell 'In a world going all too fast, Peter Bills has the time, the wit and the attention to detail for stories that would otherwise be lost. His is an easy style, a remembering of times and values not just of the Saturday internationals past but of the grassroots members who keep rugby alive to this day.' Keith Wood In late 2024 Ireland, with a population of just 7 million people, stood at the top of rugby union's world rankings. Ireland's rise to such an exalted position has been the great triumph of rugby's professional era. For a nation that fought tooth and nail to keep the game amateur, their progress since 2000 has been extraordinary. The trophies, once so rare in Irish rugby hands, have become almost commonplace. Six Nations Championships, Triple Crowns, Millennium Trophies have all stood in the IRFU offices in Dublin. But that is the top tier of the game. What is the health of the sport at other levels all around Ireland? In this book award-winning international rugby writer Peter Bills seeks to take the pulse of the game at every level - schools, clubs, provinces - as well as the fast-expanding women's game. For if rugby at grassroots level withers, the decline will affect everyone. And how can rugby learn to live side by side with the ubiquitous GAA? Featuring interviews with some legendary names of Irish rugby, such as Keith Wood, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Bill Mulcahy, Gordon D'Arcy, Trevor Ringland, Nigel Carr and Tommy Bowe, we also hear from men and women from junior and club rugby, at clubs like Dingle, Kinsale, Monkstown, Boyne, Westport, City of Derry, Donegal Town, Omagh and Oughterard. All of them are doing stirring work behind the scenes for their local clubs and communities as Bills goes in search of the soul of Irish rugby.
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Groomed: Coercion, Control And A Cold-Blooded Murder
by Nicola Tallant
€16.99
Ideal for readers who: Read true crime with a strong focus on coercive control and abuse. Want a case that reveals how a death first judged differently was finally understood. Are interested in contemporary Irish investigations and the realities behind them. Prefer serious, hard-hitting nonfiction that stays clear-eyed and unsensational. The horrifying story of Jonathan Cresswell and the rape and murder of 21 year old showjumper Katie Simpson, who was initially thought to have taken her own life until Cresswell's crime was uncovered Jonathan Cresswell was a dangerous and violent man, particularly to women. He manipulated his many girlfriends using coercive control and physically assaulted them if they didn't do as he wished.
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Midwinter: A Journey Through A Season
by Michael P. Harding
€19.99
A stunning meditation on the season of winter from bestselling author Michael Harding. On frosty nights, as he sits by a flickering fire, Michael Harding withdraws into the stillness of winter and begins to reckon with age and death. As stories emerge from the shadows, we meet a young boy whose arrival brings hope, but whose journey will know winter's path. November is a rainstorm, December a bleak twilight, but as January dawns and the ice thaws, the fragile light of love penetrates the dark, bringing beauty to the earth and making new beginnings possible. In writing of shadowed beauty, Midwinter is a poignant exploration of a season of loss, and the glimpses of hope that can follow even the longest nights.
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Irish Hunks: A Beginner's Guide
by O Brien Press
€9.49
A Hunk: a strong, attractive man An Irish Hunk: something even better Hollywood has long been the home of the Hunk, but there's a new man in town and he's got heaps of charm and an accent that'll make you swoon. Get ready for Oscar winners and sporting champions, global popstars and indie artists. With the help of this unique guide, beginners can finally learn their Cillians from their Colins, while long-time admirers will be delighted to discover new favourites. If you're thirsty for more than a Guinness, this is the book for you.
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Cork: The Beauty Of The Rebel County
by Michael Prior
€24.99
From Ballycotton to Baltimore, Mizen Head to Mallow, explore the unique beauty of Ireland's Rebel County. With its wild Atlantic beaches and bustling city, from the grandeur of Cobh in the east to tranquil Garnish Island in the west, every corner of Cork reveals a new and spectacular vista. Photographer and Cork native Michael Prior has travelled the highways and byways to capture the many moods of both city and county: sunrises and night scenes, stone circles and castles, lighthouses, pubs and Cork's many charming villages. Marvel at the celebrated beauty of Cork through this iconic collection of photographs.
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The revelation of Ireland, 1995-2020
by Diarmaid Ferriter
€14.99
THE NUMBER 1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 An Irish Times Book of the Year 2024 Ireland is a strikingly different country now to the one it was in the mid-1990s. Dramatic economic, social and cultural changes, including the Celtic Tiger boom and increasingly secular debate about abortion, the status of women and same-sex marriage underlined the scale of the transformation. The new diversity of the population and literary and musical prowess also revealed a country experiencing rapid alteration. The road to peace - that saw an end to war in Northern Ireland and culminated in the first visit to southern Ireland of a reigning British monarch in 100 years - illuminated the new Anglo-Irish dynamic. Explosive revelations about deep betrayals from the past destroyed the credibility of the traditionally powerful Catholic Church. And in the wake of the 2008 financial crash, Ireland rebounded and rebuilt to great success, but remained plagued by health and housing failures. Economic recovery, the end of civil war politics, ever closer European involvement and Anglo-Irish highs were followed by Brexit lows and increasing talk of Irish unity. There is much to open people's eyes in this riveting account of contemporary Ireland. As the Republic enters its second century of independence, and the North continues to grapple with the legacy of the Troubles, Diarmaid Ferriter makes historical sense of post-1990s Ireland, and what lies in the darkest corners of its archives.
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Understanding homelessness in Ireland since independence
by Eoin O'Sullivan
€19.58
A century after the state's foundation, Ireland faces an acute homelessness crisis with families and children increasingly affected. This book uncovers how decades of housing policy, financial decisions and social factors have shaped today's housing insecurity. It is the first to take a historical approach, tracing the roots of homelessness back to key policy decisions taken over the past century. By understanding how we got here, it offers crucial insights into breaking the cycle. Essential reading for policy makers, scholars and anyone concerned about Ireland's housing future, with lessons for other jurisdictions, this book reveals why solving homelessness requires rethinking how we build and fund housing.
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The Irish Republican Brotherhood, 1914-1924
by John Ranelagh
€24.99
This captivating book delves into the secretive world of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) and its profound impact on Ireland's political landscape between 1914 and 1924. With the aid of new documentation, Ranelagh unravels the true influence of the oath-bound society without which the 1916 Rising might never have taken shape. For Michael Collins, the IRB was the true custodian of the Irish Republic, and the only body he pledged his loyalty to, but its legacy remains obscured by its intense secrecy. This book re-introduces the IRB as the organisation that created and furnished the IRA, influenced the result of the critical 1918 election, and changed the face of Irish history. From Éamon de Valera's recollections of how he first learned of the Treaty to narratives from Nora Connolly O'Brien, Emmett Dalton et al, testimonies from key figures paint a vivid picture of the IRB's inner workings and external influence. A fascinating exploration of secret societies, political manoeuvres, and personal sacrifices, The Irish Republican Brotherhood 1914-1924 casts new light on a pivotal chapter in Ireland's quest for independence.
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An Irish Word A Day: 365 Ways To Speak Irish Everyday
by Hector Ó hEochagáin
€18.99
Many of us wish we had paid more attention in Irish class and could still speak the cúpla focal. When we lose our language, we lose a part of who we are. Here, Hector makes adding an Irish word a day to your vocabulary a habit that's as easy as brushing your teeth. Month-by-month, through stories, words and phrases, Hector takes us through the year with words from the practical to the magical, for every season and new moon. When you start the day, you'll be able to name the gallúnach (soap) and ubh brúite (boiled egg). When you head to the chipper after a few pints you'll be able to order an ispín buailte (battered sausage). And when you look out your window and see the robin is building his nest again in spring, you'll be able to greet the spiteog through Irish. Reclaim your heritage (oidhreacht) by learning an Irish word a day and with Hector.
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Miriam: Life, Work, Everything
by Miriam O'Callaghan
€24.99
I started writing this book as an exclusively work memoir, but the work and the personal kept overlapping. I don’t know if that’s because I’m a woman or a mother or both — or none of those reasons. I just know that for my story to be authentic and truthful, I couldn’t simply focus on the work side of my life. Miriam O'Callaghan is one of Ireland's best-known broadcasters, covering every election, referendum, major controversy, and important public event for TV, while also hosting an award-winning radio show. Combining career success, high-octane glamour, and motherhood to eight children makes her a truly unique figure in Irish public life. In her absorbing memoir, Miriam shares touching stories from her personal life — from the life-changing impact of losing her beloved sister and father in a matter of months, and the end of her first marriage that same year, to the joys and challenges of bringing eight children into the world and juggling a frenetically busy life (“give up on perfection” is her wise advice!). Miriam includes fascinating insights into a career that has given her a ringside seat to a changing Ireland. Like attending Bobby Sands’ wake even before she was a journalist, and life coming full circle when she championed John Hume to be declared the greatest figure in Irish history. She describes extraordinary debates, important and heart-breaking conversations with people in the eye of a media storm, and how she prepares for and conducts the big interviews — as well as what happens when things go wrong. Miriam also addresses the recent RTÉ controversies that cast a shadow over its high-profile presenters, not least herself.
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The Dodger: DJ Carey And The Great Betrayal
by Eimear Ní Bhraonáin
€16.99
There was a time when DJ Carey didn’t need a surname. The star player of a Kilkenny hurling team that dominated the sport for a decade, he had a rare, natural talent that led his county to five All Ireland titles and won him nine All Stars. DJ wasn’t just a hero on the pitch - his easy charm, generosity, and readiness to meet young fans made him a national treasure. Throughout his meteoric rise, strange rumours followed him. In 2003, shocking claims that DJ was dying of cancer swept the country. Who would spread such a story about one of Ireland’s most beloved sporting legends? And what could possibly be gained from it? Two decades later, the truth emerged. DJ Carey was arrested and charged with deception and forgery - accused of faking cancer to con money from those who trusted him most. For years, he had been telling the same lie to generous supporters who believed they were funding life-saving treatment in the U.S. In this riveting exposé, Eimear Ní Bhraonáin uncovers the extraordinary fall from grace of a national icon, and how he betrayed the fans that once loved him.
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Web Of Betrayal: Murder In Ireland's Brutal Gangland
by Nicola Tallant
€12.99
From the author of the 2023 bestselling Cocaine Cowboys , murder, deception, and the underworld of Irish gangland intertwine in a deadly dance of power and survival. The assassination in Belfast of gangland’s most wanted man, Robbie Lawlor, uncovers a web of betrayal that stretches across the Irish underworld and beyond. Follow a bloody trail into the heart of one of the worst gang feuds Ireland has ever seen, culminating in the narco-style dismemberment of teenage victim Keane Mulready Woods. As the curtain lifts on the inner workings of organised crime, a cast of ruthless operators fight for position in a double-cross plot that reads like a fast-paced thriller.
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I loved him from the day he died
by Michael P. Harding
€12.99
"Harding's prose style is fluid and fluent... unflinching, merciless honesty." — Sunday Independent To mark his 70th birthday, Michael Harding travelled to Spain to walk part of the Camino de Santiago . But as he set off on his pilgrimage, he realised he wasn’t alone. Accompanying him was the ghost of his long-dead father—a distant, aloof figure whom he lost at the age of twenty-two. With searing honesty and beautifully crafted prose, Harding explores how this man, gone nearly half a century, could still cast such a long shadow over his life. From the Ireland of his youth to the moment of his father’s death, and to the holy wells and pubs he later visited in a search for connection, I Loved Him From the Day He Died is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the desire to understand those we lose too soon. This deeply personal memoir is a moving meditation on forgiveness, healing, and letting go—told with Harding’s signature vulnerability and profound insight. Praise for Michael Harding’s books: "Hilarious and tender... beautifully written." —Kevin Barry "A beautiful book of great tenderness, love of life, and wisdom." —Joseph O’Connor "Compelling." — Sunday Times
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The Secret Life Of Leinster House
by Gavan Reilly
€17.99
What is it like to run for election? How do public representatives deal with the cut-throat competition from their rivals – and their own running mates? How intense is the work? What’s the Dáil bar really like? Why are parliamentary party meetings so leaky? What goes on behind closed doors at Cabinet meetings? What do special advisers actually do? And why, given the almost constant abuse that now comes with the job, would anyone want to do it? Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly takes us inside Dáil Éireann to discover what it takes to survive in Ireland’s political cauldron. With unprecedented access to political insiders, The Secret Life of Leinster House lifts the lid on the corridors of power as never before – revealing how Irish politics really works, and the demands it places on those who make it their lives.
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Crooks: The Stories Behind The Headlines
by Paul Williams
€11.99
THE #1 IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER For almost forty years, Paul Williams has chronicled the life and crimes of some of Ireland's most notorious godfathers, killers and thieves. In Crooks he brings his readers for a ride-along, taking us behind the scenes of his most notorious scoops, describing the run-ins he's had with unsavoury, dangerous criminals and the high price of his line of work. From pursuing the General to death threats from PJ 'The Psycho' Judge, exposing the Westies and tracking the Kinahan cartel, Paul's extraordinary career doubles as an eyewitness account of the evolution of organized crime in Ireland.
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Hotel Lux: An Intimate History of Communism’s Forgotten Radicals
by Maurice J. Casey
€13.99
Shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards 2024: History Book of the Year 'Hotel Lux is an unforgettable book, bringing to life not only its protagonists but an entire world, and offering a new glimpse of a vanished past' Sally Rooney 'If affection is the first ground of memory, the archive is its late flowering and Hotel Lux its conservatory, Casey’s history a tender nurture of pasts we overlook, but which whisper to us all the same' Irish Times Hotel Lux follows Irish radical May O’Callaghan and her friends, three revolutionary families brought together by their vision for a communist future and their time spent in the Comintern’s Moscow living quarters, the Hotel Lux. Historian Maurice J. Casey reveals the connections and disconnections of a group of forgotten communist activists whose lives collided in 1920s Moscow: a brilliant Irish translator, a maverick author, the rebel daughters of an East London Jewish family, and a family of determined German anti-fascists. The dramatic and interlocking histories of the O’Flahertys, Cohens and Leonhards offer an intimate insight into the legacies of the Russian Revolution from its earliest idealism through to the brutal Stalinist purges and beyond. Hotel Lux uncovers a world of forgotten radicals who saw their hopes and dreams crash against reality yet retained their faith in a beautiful future for all. Culminating in a queer love story that saw the daughters of the Cohens and Leonhards create an enduring partnership even as their parents’ political visions crumbled, this is a multi-generational rebel odyssey and a history of international communism, one which looks as much to the future as it does to the past.
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Season: Master the Elements of Amazing Taste
by Mark Moriarty
€21.99
Mark Moriarty is back with a hundred new recipes that celebrate the best of seasonal ingredients while teaching you how to season your food for fantastic flavour. Elevate your everyday cooking with a dish that is perfect for spring, such as chicken and chorizo casserole or enjoy a summer treat of crispy pork belly tacos with pineapple salsa. Try comforting autumn favourites like minestrone soup and create an unforgettable Christmas dinner with Mark's brined turkey crown and honey-and-soy-glazed ham. In addition, Mark will teach you the techniques of seasoning - using sea salt, black pepper, butter, quality olive oil, lemons, tabasco, soy sauce - so that every dish becomes even better. Packed full of Mark's expert tips and restaurant tricks designed to maximise flavour and minimise hassle, Season is sure to become your new go-to cookbook.
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The many murders of Michael Malloy
by Simon Read
€17.99
In the Prohibition era, the speakeasies of New York City provide some much-needed respite, particularly for the likes of Michael Malloy, an isolated Irish immigrant. But times are tough and for an unlikely group of associates - a bar owner, an undertaker, a greengrocer, a cabbie and a local gangster - desperate times call for desperate measures. And so, a simple plan is hatched: take out life insurance on the unsuspecting Michael Malloy and help him along to an early grave. What follows is a sinister concoction of poisoned alcohol, shots of antifreeze, tainted oysters, sardine sandwiches laced with glass, overnight exposure to freezing temperatures, and assault by taxicab. But 'Iron Mike' Malloy survives it all - until he doesn't. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and based on police reports, court records, and the colourful tabloid reporting of the day, The Many Murders of Michael Malloy details a crime so convoluted, so staggering in its audacity, authorities refused to believe it until the irrefutable evidence revealed 'the most grotesque chain of events in New York criminal history', securing Malloy's status as a true crime folk hero.
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The Hike Life: My 50 Favourite Hikes in Ireland
by Roz Purcell
€16.99
Fall in love with Ireland's dramatic mountains and rugged coastline in 50 unforgettable hikes. Roz Purcell has been hiking the length and breadth of Ireland for years with her enthusiastic community The Hike Life, exploring the best of what the island has to offer. This book brings to life the beauty and majesty of hiking in Ireland along with practical advice, easy-to-follow route descriptions and a wealth of tips. In it you'll find: - the ultimate fifty hikes to do on the island of Ireland, from rugged mountains to forest trails and cliff walks; - the complete guide to everything you need for a safe and enjoyable hike; - dozens of recommendations for pitstops and photo opportunities along the way to turn your hike into a full-day adventure; - and breathtaking photography to inspire you to get out there and start hiking.
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The Hike Life: 50 more to Explore
by Roz Purcell
€16.99
In her eagerly awaited follow-up, The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore , Rozanna Purcell introduces readers to 50 stunning new trails across Ireland, from well-known routes to hidden gems. This beautifully curated guide highlights breathtaking hikes such as Strickeen in the Gap of Dunloe, the Urris Lakes Loop in Donegal, and Roz's personal favorite, the dog-friendly trail at 'The Devil’s Glen' just outside Dublin. It’s the perfect companion for those looking to experience Ireland’s natural beauty at their own pace.. Building on the success of her first book, The Hike Life 2 , Roz continues to provide essential tips, including detailed trail information, route descriptions, best photo spots, and recommendations for post-hike meals or nearby wild swimming spots. Each hike is designed to be a full day of adventure, whether you’re exploring solo, with friends, or your furry companions. In 50 More to Explore , Roz also dives deeper into practical advice, offering helpful information on ticks, local wildlife, and even the best places to pop the question! Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, this book offers everything you need for an unforgettable journey into the Irish wilderness.
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Swimming Wild Ireland: A Celebration of Ireland’s Incredible Wild Swimming Communities
by Vicky Allan
€23.99
After the success of Taking the Plunge in 2019, Anna Deacon & Vicky Allan have seen wild swimming take off. From those who bathe in ice cold sunrise waters to wild swimmers under a moonlit sky, whether you like a dip in the buff, ice therapy or are on a mission to find like-minded people to share the experience of menopause, mental health issues and more, there is a community out there for everyone. As they swim their way through the country, they find a ripple effect. Swimmers changing the world and transforming their own lives together. As they spread the joy of immersion they also unearth tips and tricks from the wild swimming community, from the best spots, to safety tips and most importantly, how to find your own wild tribe.
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Pulse of the Nation : GAA 140 Years - Rankings, Ratings, Tales and Drama
by Martin Breheny
€22.99
Pulse of the Nation is a celebration of the GAA's 140 years at the centre of Irish life, from its foundation in November 1884 to the present-day institution that has expanded massively at home and abroad. It zones in on the greatest players in football and hurling, ranking them one-to-ten, accompanied by profiles, in each of the fifteen positions in both codes. The 'greatest day' for all 32 counties is explored, along with a trawl through the various competitions, from the All-Ireland championships with their 'Heartbeat of the Irish Summer' billing, to those that were once popular but are no longer in place. Controversies are explored, the changed managerial environment is assessed - including the impact of some of the biggest names from Kevin Heffernan to Mick O'Dwyer, from Brian Cody to John Kiely - and the covers are lifted on the GAA's role in Ireland's social and cultural history, including the growth in popularity of camogie and ladies' football. Written by award-winning sports journalists Martin Breheny and Donal Keenan, this is the ultimate publication for the GAA's 140th anniversary.
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Pulse of the Nation : GAA 140 Years - Rankings, Ratings, Tales and Drama
by Martin Breheny
€22.99
Pulse of the Nation is a celebration of the GAA's 140 years at the centre of Irish life, from its foundation in November 1884 to the present-day institution that has expanded massively at home and abroad. It zones in on the greatest players in football and hurling, ranking them one-to-ten, accompanied by profiles, in each of the fifteen positions in both codes. The 'greatest day' for all 32 counties is explored, along with a trawl through the various competitions, from the All-Ireland championships with their 'Heartbeat of the Irish Summer' billing, to those that were once popular but are no longer in place. Controversies are explored, the changed managerial environment is assessed - including the impact of some of the biggest names from Kevin Heffernan to Mick O'Dwyer, from Brian Cody to John Kiely - and the covers are lifted on the GAA's role in Ireland's social and cultural history, including the growth in popularity of camogie and ladies' football. Written by award-winning sports journalists Martin Breheny and Donal Keenan, this is the ultimate publication for the GAA's 140th anniversary.
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Drama Drives Interest: The Web Summit Story
by Catherine Sanz
€14.99
The first definitive account of one of Ireland’s most controversial business stories Founded in 2009 by the enigmatic Paddy Cosgrave, Web Summit started as a 150-person meet up in Dublin. Within a decade, it grew to a 70,000 gathering of industry leaders. The gravitas of big names and the vibrant atmosphere of the conference would convince leaders of companies big and small that Web Summit was the place to be for experts and more importantly, was worth the price of participating. But, under the bright lights of its success, Web Summit appeared to unravel. After spending years using social media to target people he disagrees with, and leading Web Summit with what some say was unfettered power for much of this time, in October 2023 Paddy Cosgrave resigned in a storm of controversy following his own online comments. But less than six months later, Paddy has returned as chief executive and embroiled in a series of lawsuits with his co-founders, Web Summit seems to be edging toward some sort of reckoning. In Drama Drives Interest, journalist Catherine Sanz chronicles the historic rise, fall, and rise again of Paddy Cosgrave and provides the first definitive account of one of Ireland’s most controversial business stories.
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Running From Office: Confessions Of Ambition And Failure In Politics
by Eoghan Murphy
€22.19
A wonderfully engaging, honest and witty portrait of the humiliations, idealism, nobility and banality of democratic life' - Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge' Wryly self-deprecating, but also informative and illuminating' - Matt Cooper As Ireland's Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy took on one of the toughest brief in government, one that continues to be a challenge today. Looking back at his life in the build-up to parliamentary office and at his time in the cabinet, Eoghan brings a self-lacerating and deeply personal view of the life of a modern politician trying - and often failing - to make the positive change he hoped to deliver. Brutal and sometimes harrowing, Eoghan's tale is also surprisingly funny, though the humour is only ever at the author's expense. If, in the end, all political careers end in failure, why didn't anyone tell the author that? There are no heroes or villains here, just a person facing their own limitations as they navigate the unfamiliar world of campaigns, elected office and government responsibility. Bringing refreshing candour to the pressures and absurdity of politics, this book shows us who our politicians really are when there's nothing left to spin and no one there to spin it to.
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Bored of lunch. Healthy air fryer 30 minute meals
by Nathan Anthony
€19.99
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING AIR FRYER BOOK OF ALL TIME All NEW super-speedy, calorie-counted air fryer recipes so you can have delicious, healthy food on the table in 30 minutes or less. From Nathan Anthony, author of three instant no.1 bestsellers, comes a brand new book of quick, easy and healthy recipes for your air fryer. With dishes ready in 30 minutes or less (including prep time!), this is effortless cooking to maximise flavour while minimising cooking time. Every recipe is calorie counted, so you can have lighter versions of your favourites dishes on the table in just half an hour, making mealtimes and life that bit easier. As a lower-energy alternative to a conventional oven, air fryers are a cost-efficient way to make all your favourite dishes and save on your household energy bill. And with a focus on everyday, easy-to-find ingredients, this is food you can cook without breaking the bank or even a sweat. The incredible, quick recipes include Salt and Pepper Squid, Crispy Fried Chicken, Meatball & Mozzarella Orzo Bake, Fish & Chips and a Juicy Pork Roast. Air frying doesn't get any easier than this! Chapters include: - Fakeaways in a Flash - Hosting in a hurry - Breezy Brunch & Lunch - Midweek Meals in Minutes - Quick Comfort Food - Speedy Sides & Sharing Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024 The Bored of Lunch series has sold over one million copies [Nielsen BookScan, April 2024] Bored of Lunch: The Healthy Airfryer Book, No.1 Bestselling Airfryer Cook Book [Nielsen BookScan, April 2024]
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Bored Of Lunch: The Healthy Slowcooker Book
by Nathan Anthony
€19.99
The must-have first cookbook from the hugely popular slimming slow cooker blog. Nathan Anthony, the home cook behind Bored of Lunch, shares delicious and easy home-style recipes that can all be made in your slow cooker while you get on with your day. Calorie-counted and perfect for anyone enjoying a slimming lifestyle or following a diet programme, satisfying, flavourful food has never been so easy and affordable. From pastas and risottos to curries, fakeaways and family favourites this book is packed with dishes for any day of the week or occasion such as Honey Chilli Beef Noodles, Garlic Mac and Cheese, Lemon Butter Chicken and even a Sunday Roast. With simple, foolproof methods and no fancy or hard-to-find ingredients this is the perfect book for anyone who wants delicious meals that make you feel great too.
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Bored of Lunch: 12 Week Meal Planner
by Nathan Anthony
€16.99
Keep track of your budget, calories and weekly shopping list with this 12-week meal planner from million copy bestselling phenomenon, Bored of Lunch.Set goals and stay on track, with this beautifully designed planner with everything you need to get organised and take the stress out of your week. Whether you're trying to keep track of your weekly food budget, stay on target for daily calories, or simply trying to reduce your household food waste, this planner has everything you need to achieve your goals.Complete with 25 brand new recipes geared towards batch cooking and meal prep (all accompanied by a full-colour photo), there's plenty of inspiration to get you started. There are also plenty of other low-calorie, budget- and family-friendly recipe suggestions. Whatever your target, we've got you covered.Set yourself up for success with the Bored of Lunch meal planner.
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Your one wild and precious life
by Maureen Gaffney
€13.99
No 1 Bestseller and Irish Book Award Winner! "A profound, important work, simultaneously wise, instructive and a love letter to humanity" Irish Times A ground-breaking new framework for embracing middle age and beyond Middle-age is cross-roadsy - having arrived, you're looking back in wonder about how you got here, and also looking ahead, thinking: where to next? The realisation that neither time nor choices are limitless is both daunting and exciting - this is the moment to take stock and figure out how to make the best of every precious moment of your second act. Your One Wild and Precious Life is an eye-opening account of this vital and surprisingly liberating life-stage. Crucially, it sets out how you can transform your thinking to reclaim control over your life, connect with who you truly are and face the future with joy and a sense of purpose. This is both radical and reassuring - a book to fundamentally alter your relationship with time and to help you to understand that every age can be your best age. ____________ 'I recognised entire sections that seemed to have been written just for me ... I don't think I've ever taken so many notes' - Irish Times 'A book I will keep by my bedside forever' Deirdre O'Kane, Sunday Times 'Warm, wise and immensely readable ... peppered with insights and advice about how to become your best self' - Irish Mail on Sunday 'Solid and practical advice about how to navigate those tricky, hurdle-strewn yeas that lie in between finishing the child-rearing and preparing oneself for dotage' - Sunday Independent
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The murderer and the Taoiseach
by Harry McGee
€12.99
'An incredible and compelling story' MATT COOPER 'Gripping, unpretentious, brilliant and unputdownable' BUSINESS POST A Murderer. A Leader. The Scandal of an Era. In the summer of 1982, Irish aristocrat Malcolm Macarthur embarked on a brutal killing spree in a doomed plan to remedy his financial woes. Two weeks later, in a sensational turn of events, he was arrested in the home of Attorney General Patrick Connolly. The scandal attracted worldwide headlines and resulted in untold damage to then Taoiseach Charles Haughey. The words he used to describe the dark events - grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented - coined the era-defining phrase GUBU. Here, award-winning political journalist Harry McGee retraces the happenings of that long hot summer and beyond. From the cat-and-mouse game to track down an unpredictable killer to Macarthur's extraordinary capture, he considers both the life and psyche of a murderer, and that of the leading political figure of the time - a man similarly driven by greed, status and a sense of himself as existing above the law. Including previously unknown aspects of the trial and interaction with Malcolm Macarthur himself, The Murderer and the Taoiseach is a compulsive journey through tragedy and scandal. 'Brisk, illuminating, crackling with detail' TONY CONNELLY 'A brilliant account of shocking crimes and the dramatic political crisis they caused' DAVID McCULLAGH
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The Irish Words You Should Know
by Hector Ó hEochagáin
€19.99
"Irish Words You Should Know: And How to Use Them Every Day" When you speak in Irish, every word becomes a tiny poem. Take loinnir —a word describing sunlight sparkling on waves, or the merriness after an early pint of stout. Here, Hector weaves stories around Irish words that reveal a unique perspective on Ireland’s landscape, weather, relationships, feelings, and even the body. In Irish Words You Should Know , you’ll discover that rain feels wetter and the sun shines brighter when described in Irish. The Irish language lives within the soil, flows through the leaves, and hums in the wind and rain, reminding us of an ancient heritage. Irish existed on this island long before English, connecting us to our ancestors and helping define who we are today. Whether you’re a fluent gaeilgeoir or, like Hector, you struggled in school and can’t write a word of Irish, Irish Words You Should Know: And How to Use Them Every Day will inspire you to speak the cúpla focail confidently. It’s a book that celebrates the fun and magic of the Irish language, an inheritance for all who love Ireland.
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The 50 Best Family Hikes in Ireland
by Mairéad Furlong
€15.99
In The 50 Best Family Hikes in Ireland , Mairéad Furlong and Fergal McLoughlin share their experiences of climbing more than 200 of Ireland’s mountains with their child (who is currently eight years old), drawing on their expertise from over twenty years of working as psychologists with families and children. The walks cover a wide range of different landscapes, including mountains, sea cliffs, sandy coastlines, karst limestone, rivers, lakes, woodlands and boglands, and feature gems not typically included in other Irish hiking books. This beautiful and thoroughly practical book will inspire parents (and guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles) to believe that hiking with children is not only possible but also very enjoyable.
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This Boy's Heart: Scenes from an Irish Childhood
by John Creedon
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In This Boy's Heart , beloved Irish broadcaster John Creedon invites readers on an intimate journey through the people, places, and moments that shaped him. With warmth, humor, and a keen sense of nostalgia, Creedon recounts tales of his Cork upbringing, weaving together stories of family, friendships, and the Irish landscapes that left an indelible mark on his life. Celebrating the simplicity and beauty of Irish culture, this memoir is a tribute to Creedon’s roots and a universal story of belonging and self-discovery. Perfect for fans of memoirs, Irish culture, and those drawn to reflective, heartwarming storytelling, This Boy's Heart is an inspiring read that reminds us of the power of home and heritage.
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The Gobshite Guidebook: A Survival Manual
by Jarlath Regan
€12.99
Every family has one. Every WhatsApp group. Every office. You know the type - the lane-hogger, the queue-jumper, the clueless loudmouth who somehow thinks they’re the normal one. But what exactly is a gobshite? And more importantly, how do we deal with them? The Gobshite Guidebook is the first no-nonsense, laugh-out-loud manual for surviving the gobshites that walk among us. From the barista who dries cups with a floor cloth to the history-making egomaniacs who derail entire nations, gobshites are a universal nuisance - and they’re not going anywhere. Part survival guide, part social commentary (with a dash of therapy), this book dives into the mindset, mayhem and mystery of the gobshite, with tips on how to spot them, outwit them and protect your peace. Because recognising a gobshite is step one. Not becoming one? That’s the real goal.
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