in John D.T White's fascinating account of the Irish love affair with Manchester United, we learn about the nineteenth-century origins of this link, the many players who have crossed the Irish Sea in search of success with the Reds, & how stars such as Johnny Carey, George Best & Roy Keane have helped cement this relationship through the ages. We hear from current & former players about their experiences at united, &, above all, the fans get to tell their side of the story. For if there is one colour that draws the whole of Ireland together, it is Red. ...

Collins Gem Irish Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language & usage. Clear presentation & colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a handy, take-anywhere format. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as rewritable, wind farm in English, & frithvireas, hipearnasc in Irish * Information on initial mutation * An in-depth Irish grammar supplement * A useful supplement on time, days, months & numbers * Special treatment of key vocabulary items * Clear, colour layout & useful examples Collins Gem Irish Dictionary has been designed to give learners of Irish all the information they need in a handy, take-anywhere format. It

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, faoi, mar, & useful examples. There is a grammar supplement to help you to develop your knowledge of Irish & your confidence in the language & verb tables show all verb forms for the most common regular & irregular Irish verbs. In addition, there is information on initial mutation, time, days, months & numbers. Also available in the Collins Irish dictionary range are Collins Irish School Dictionary, Collins Pocket Irish Dictionary & Collins Easy Learning Irish Dictionary.

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A collection of 150 authentic step-by-step dishes that captures the heart & soul of Irish cooking. It is divided into chapters ...

Over 100 authentic Irish dishes will provide culinary inspiration for all, with recipes ranging from Dressed Crab & Steamed ...

Between 1917 & 1981, twenty-two Irishmen died on hunger strike. Now, for the first time, the stories of the hunger strikers are chronicled in one book, bringing to light previously hidden histories. From the deaths on hunger strike of Thomas Ashe in 1917 & Terence Mac Swiney in 1920, while imprisoned by the British government, to the death in 1981 of Michael Devine, the last republican prisoner to die on hunger strike, Pawns in the Game teases out the tangled mesh of the politics & psychology of those who adopted this radical protest of last resort & those who allowed them to die. It is a story of fanaticism, pride & injustice, & the indifference of former comrades when power in the Dail beckoned. ...

Bejaysus & begorrah! The next best thing for anyone not blessed with the gift of the gab
- a grand tour through the language,
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This book is a vivid picture of an Irish navvy's life in the England of the 1950s. Workless days, the hardships of work camps, lonesome partings after trips home, periods of intense isolation & occasional bitterness were all part of the picture. Originally published in Irish to wide acclaim, this translation was first published in 1964. ...

A useful & excellent bestselling book to help with phrases & words in Irish. Ideal for the tourist & light enough to carry on a short trip
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- to Irel&. Provides invaluable information essential for the traveller in Irel&. English phrases translated into Irish, clear pronunciations for each phrase, useful phrases for every situation, comprehensive vocabulary sections.

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An excellent resource for learners of Irish & an invaluable reference for travellers in the Gaeltacht.

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With its roots in the devotional verse of the early Christian church & the long lyric poems of the Irish bards, Irish poetry has a rich & robust tradition both of engagement & self-reflection. Thematically organized & spanning many centuries, this selection features a section of Gaelic poetry in translation. ...