Tales of a Patchwork Life
Brighid ‘Biddy’ McLaughlin, the acclaimed Irish journalist and storyteller, has endured unthinkable tragedy—the murder of her beloved sister Siobhan and the devastating drowning of her husband. Yet, in the face of overwhelming grief, McLaughlin refuses to be consumed by darkness. From behind the half-door of her enchanting Dalkey cottage, in exquisite and honest prose, McLaughlin reflects upon the cherished memories evoked by the objects surrounding her, carrying the reader along on a journey of grief, resilience and hope. From the delicate Madeleine tray that whispers Siobhan’s name to her own folk art illustrations that dance across the pages, McLaughlin’s memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to heal even the deepest wounds.
BUY NOWJACKIE LOVES JOHNSER OK?
Neville Thompson
Johnser Kiely was brought up the hard way, one of a large family in a glass-splattered playground in a Ballyfermot Estate. Johnser finds love and trouble in equal measure as his reckless impulses lead him down a dangerous path. While Jackie Clarke is drawn to his wild spirit, Johnser’s knack for robbing and fighting could cost him everything – his freedom, family and his very life. Tensions build to a pivotal night when a gun is drawn and fates are forever altered in this gritty tale of star-crossed lovers from the wrong side of the tracks. Mercier Press recently reissued and updated the original Dublin novel (1997) of the classic love story about Hard Man Johnser Kiely and his long-suffering partner Jackie Clarke. This cult classic is now a Cannes-celebrated film by Gilles Lellouche ‘L’Amour Ouf’ (Beating Hearts).
‘The most important book of its generation’ – Mark Cagney, Morning Ireland
‘Jewel-like scenes of Dublin’ – Sunday Times
‘Roddy Doyle with Knobs on!’ – RTE Guide
‘Thompson’s ability to, by his own admission, write for non-readers, make his books unputdownable’ – Tara O’Liaith
ISBN: 9781781179482
BUY NOWThis is Cork
Horgan, Dennis
This mesmerizing photography book unveils brand-new images from a breathtaking journey through the heart and soul of Cork. From historic buildings, charming streetscapes, and bustling maritime and sporting life to the rugged coastal scenery, iconic lighthouses, and hidden gems of picturesque islands that make Cork truly unique, all captured through extraordinary aerial photography taken from heights of 1,000 to 5,000 feet.
ISBN: 9781781178430
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