Ireland Travel

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Dublin. Greater Than a Tourist - Dublin Ireland by author Sarah Whelan offers the inside scoop on Dublin’s fair city. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

One evening in 1951, an itinerant storyteller arrives unannounced at a house in the Irish countryside. In exchange for a bed and a warm meal, he invites his hosts and their neighbors to join him by the wintry fireside and begins to tell formative stories of Ireland's history. Ronan, a nine-year-old boy, grows so entranced by the storytelling that, when the old man leaves abruptly under mysterious circumstances, the boy devotes himself to finding him again.

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE CRUISE Coffee Tea the Chef & Me "Five big fat (Michelin) stars for this book!" NetGalley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When media agent, Hilary Hargreaves, travels to Ireland to look at a campaign for a new cookery school, she meets a blast from her past - the romantic but reckless chef, Mickey Lloyd, who is hell-bent on resurrecting his flagging career. Her tough demeanour is rocked, as it becomes apparent that Mickey's intentions involve more than a stint behind a stove in his quest to pursue her. But as plans for the school gain momentum, she realises that she's ...

Gears grind in this steampunk collection. From sky pirates, elite businessmen and inventors, these characters use steampunk technology to their advantage. From cities brimming with life to apocalyptic wastelands, survival oftentimes comes with a hefty price. This collection features stories by Harry Fritsch, Robert Allen Lupton, Katie Jordan, Lincoln Reed, Daniel Barlekamp, Davin Ireland, A.R. Turner, Barend Nieuwstraten III, R.C. Capasso, D.L. Smith-Lee, Douglas Allen Gohl, and Toni Mobley.

Quinn feels obligated to attend a party given by Agnes Meek, one of her former patients at the mental health clinic. Agnes has always been troubled. Winning the lottery a few years ago only seemed to add to her problems. Now, she has a new man in her life that she’s anxious for Quinn to meet. Quinn meets the younger and very attractive boyfriend and feels he’s only after Agnes’ money. When he turns up dead the day after the party, Agnes is the main suspect. Quinn doesn’t believe Agnes is capable of murder, but why does Agnes seem to be slowly losing her grip on reality? Quinn and ...

"I dreamed I was an old woman, but not too old, living in Ireland. I went for morning walks, sipped tea with the locals in the afternoons, and sat before a cheerful fire on cool evenings..."Find inspiration and laughter in this American’s journey to and through the Emerald Isle. See the sights, meet the characters, and experience some of the adventures and often funny discoveries and adjustments that come with being “that American woman” living in Ireland. In 2013, Ms. Fadely, one-eighth Irish but one hundred percent American, moved from California to the country she fell in love with...

Meghan McGlinchey is the most superstitious girl in her family—and probably in the entire state of Delaware. When she receives a chain letter from a stranger in Ireland, Meghan immediately passes it on, taking only a tiny shortcut in the directions. But after a disastrous day, made complete by losing the election for class president and embarrassing herself in front of the entire school, Meghan realizes that tiny shortcut was a big mistake.

I had a plan: work hard, save money, and move to the UK to be with my boyfriend. But when I get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work as a data analyst in Dublin, I can’t say no. As my career takes off, my intense long-distance romance with my brother's best friend faces the ultimate test, leading me to the UK in a desperate bid to save our love amidst the challenges of a new life abroad. I believe this country holds my happily ever after, but it looks like I'm going to lose everything I worked so hard for. --- Every Move I Make is the second book in the All of Me Trilogy with a Happy ...

After nearly three years living in Ireland, changes in Ireland's immigration policy forced Jane (and many other Americans) to return to the USA, not wealthy enough to be welcome as anything other than a tourist in "The Land of 100,000 Welcomes." Overcome by loss even before leaving the place she called home, she begins the difficult journey away from Ireland. Even back in America, Ireland's pull is strong. Filled with homesickness and haunted by memories of the life she loved in County Kerry, she struggles to detach and be an American in America again. Spend time with Jane in her last days ...

"Irish Ides" takes place in the backdrop of the political unrest witnessed primarily in Northern Ireland during the mid-1980's. The various political/religious groups fight for their ideals to become the dominate force in the country. This unrest spills over into Stephen Masters' mission. In the middle of the mission to Northern Ireland there is a political assassination of a major figure in the country. These forces combine with the influence of organized crime to try and stop Masters' team from discovering too much information for the ultra-secret group he works for-The Council ...

Step into Mayo, Ireland’s wild western frontier, where cliffs tower, islands beckon, and ancient spirits roam free. Discover Mayo: Exploring the Untamed Soul of Ireland’s Wild West sweeps you into this raw paradise with over 150 tips and rollicking tales. Séamus O’Connor unveils the secrets of Croagh Patrick’s holy heights, Achill’s windswept shores, and pubs alive with local craic—all on a tight budget. Picture Bridie dodging fairy tricks on Clare Island or Mick outsmarting a storm off Downpatrick Head. History, folklore, and practical know-how collide in this spirited guide, ...

Der John Verlag veröffentlicht die schönsten irischen Sagen, Mythen und Legenden als Hörbuch. Die grüne Insel Irland blickt auf eine lange Geschichte zurück. Erste menschliche Spuren stammen aus der Zeit um 8000 v. Chr. Die ersten Kelten, die die irische Kultur bis zur Christianisierung prägen sollten, gelangten um 600 v. Chr. auf die Insel.

Dive into Meath, Ireland’s Royal County, where kings rose, fairy mounds sing, and every stone hides a story. Discover Meath: Unearthing the Ancient Heart of Ireland’s Royal County sweeps you into this forgotten treasure with over 100 tips and rollicking tales. Séamus O’Connor spills the secrets of Tara’s mystic hill, Trim’s towering castle, and pubs buzzing with local craic—all on a shoestring budget. Picture Mary chasing fairy whispers on Slane or old Paddy outwitting Cromwell’s ghost in Kells. History, folklore, and practical pointers collide in this lively guide, turning a...

Nineteen-year-old Tony Schiavone is an adventurous young man who has embarked on a backpacking journey across Europe. His travels take him to the scenic northern shores of Ireland. There, he is introduced to the beautiful and captivating Meaghan O'Malley. Tony and Meaghan share an immediate attraction toward one another and even indulge in a few intimate moments together. But Meaghan carries a painful secret close to her heart that has been locked away from most who know her, and Tony is planning to continue his wayward journey into the unknown. Can these two lost souls find a way to spend ...

The island of Ireland historically consists of 32 counties, of which six, collectively known as Northern Ireland, have remained as part of the United Kingdom since the rest of Ireland gained self-government in 1922. The name Ireland applies to the island as a whole but in English has also been the official name of the independent state (i.e. the 26 counties which are not part of the United Kingdom) since 1921.

From Ireland to Australia, past to present, a family saga of truth, lies, love and intrigue. Until you’re asked, you may never tell... Lucie Woods is honest, isn’t she? It turns out, like so many others, that she’s been lying to herself for a very long time. When an incident occurs at her children’s school, it sets in motion a string of events that sees her life torn apart at the seams. Karma acts fast, barely giving her a moment to breathe before delivering a string of gifts, if you can call them that. Bad things usually happen in threes, but when her misfortune reaches beyond this...

"Charming and fun with just a pinch of luck." The unluckiest woman in America is headed to Ireland. Marisa Monroe is looking to change her luck, and a reality show vacation is the ticket. Not wanting to leave anything to chance, Marisa hires a bad boy to meet her at the airport in Ireland. Liam Donovan is an unemployed actor looking for his big break. He sees Marisa’s reality show as a way for him to get discovered. But the luck of the Irish is a tricky thing. When bad luck and a black cat crosses her path, will Liam be the luck she’s looking for? Bad Boys for Hire are fun and exciting ...

What is a man to do after the tragic ending of his loving marriage and a nasty divorce? How does he rediscover the essence that makes him a man after years of being forced to attend ballets, eat vegan food, and participate in intimacy seminars? There is only one way: drink, play, f@#k.

In Drink, Play, F@#k, Bob Sullivan, a jilted husband, sets off to explore the world, experience a meaningful connection with the divine, and rediscover his passion.

In the heart of Dublin’s cutthroat housing market, Alice Foley, fresh from graduating college, embarks on a desperate search for a place to call home before starting a new job. With time ticking and her budget stretched thin, she navigates a maze of grim apartments, shady landlords, and questionable roommates. Just when hope seems lost, a peculiar newspaper advertisement leads her to a stunning Georgian townhouse in the city centre offering a room at an incredibly low price. The catch? Its enigmatic owner, Mr. McArdle, a charming yet oddly formal gentleman who speaks of the house as a ...

It's exhausting being Irish. The constant self-flagellation is enough to put anybody off their breakfast. Why are we so hard on ourselves? Is it the postcolonial overhang following centuries of oppression at the hands of a litany of foreign invaders? Or is it collective guilt for sending Westlife out into the wider world? In Surviving Ireland, acclaimed comedy writer Colm Tobin takes the listener by the hand for a satirical romp through modern Irish life.