Until the early eighteenth century life for the majority of people in Ireland had not changed greatly since the Middle Ages but then the pace of change began to accelerate. New sources of power heralded the Industrial Revolution in Britain although Irelands economy continued to be largely agriculture-based. However a better transport system was needed to enable more efficient movement of goods & materials. This was provided by the civil engineers who planned designed & built the canals enhanced the existing roads developed the railways & extended the harbours. They also provided water supplies for the growing centres of population & systems for the disposal of wastewater required for improvements in public health. Fully illustrated throughout the book is an important contribution to the industrial history of Ireland & describes the achievements of such famous names as Alexander Nimmo Sir John Macneill Bindon Blood Stoney & John Killaly. It

Includes:: a gazetteer of many surviving historical civil engineering works ranging from bridges aqueducts & viaducts to canals dams & water supplies & from docks & harbours to lighthouses.

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In 1998 John Bayley wrote a best-selling critically acclaimed memoir of his wife the great philosopher & novelist Iris Murdoch who had been suffering from Alzheimers disease since 1996. At times unbearably moving at times poignantly comical this memoir provides a fitting memorial to Dame Iris. It is an enchanting portrait of a remarkable marriage & an inspiration for anyone whose life is affected by Alzheimers. ...

Rich & alive with descriptions of the bustling streets of old Cairo & the vast foreboding desert surrounding it
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Iris folding has been a popular papercraft for many years & Maruscha Gaasenbeeks beautiful designs have attracted many followers worldwide. Here she applies her love of iris folding to her second love quilting & shows you how to create stunning quilts based on unique iris-folded designs. Iris quilting as she has called it requires just a few basic techniques all of which are easily mastered by following the clear instructions in the book. There are 16 gorgeous designs to choose from that can be turned into wall hangings tablemats bags & cushion covers in a range of styles & colours to suit both children & adults. Each project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions templates & details of the fabrics & other materials needed & the reader is encouraged to try out their own colour & fabric combinations in order to create a design that is uniquely theirs. ...

Irish is the story of the mass migration from Ireland to Glasgow that took place in the wake of the Great Famine of the mid-nineteenth century. It is an epic account of the coming together of a nation & a city. This is the tale of those who escaped a nightmare existence in the poorest & most deprived country in Europe & changed the city of Glasgow forever. Irish brings to life the horrot of those grim days & reveals the unimaginable suffering endured as a result of the Potatoe Blight. It describes in vivid detail the hazards & hardships faced by those fleeing Ireland in search of a better life overseas including a startling account of one of the most deplorable maritime crimes ever committed the voyage of the SS Londonderry. The coming of the Irish to Glasgow had a bigger impact on the city than other event. Now for the first time the truth about this most significant & stirring episode is vividly unfolded. It tells of the contribution made by Irish labourers in Glasgow to the Industrial Revolution; reveals that the legendary football clubs of Celtic & Rangers may never have existed were it not for the migrant's arrival; & describes the Partick War" & the occasion of the first-ever Orange Walk." ...

Collins Gem Irish Dictionary offers excellent coverage of todays 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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This title deals with traditional Irish cuisine with over 150 delicious step-by-step recipes from the Emerald Isle. It is a fascinating introduction to the history & folklore of Irelands food together with over 150 authentic recipes that capture the essence of Irish cuisine. It features a comprehensive guide to Irish ingredients from wild & cultivated harvest fruits meats game & sea food catches to the most wonderful farmhouse dairy produce & regional breads & brews. The authentic collection of recipes

Includes:: all the best-loved dishes such as boxty potato pancakes Dublin Bay prawns in garlic butter beef & guinness casserole & soda bread all shown in over 700 easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs. It also features more adventurous classics like oysters on the half-shell Michaelmas goose with apple stuffing dingle pies & fraughan mousse. This inspired collection of 150 authentic step-by-step dishes captures the heart & soul of Irish cooking. The book is divided into chapters featuring the full range of ingredients from meat poultry & game to fish & vegetables together with chapters on the Irish breakfast first courses desserts breads & bakes preserves & drinks. Dishes include all the classics from pea & ham soup Irish stew & Guinness & oyster pie to brown bread ice cream & rich & fruity porter cake. For anyone who wants to discover the secrets of this traditional culture & wants to visit the land through its recipes this is the perfect book.

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Because she is fey & has had visions of both the past & t he future Nuala proves too much for the forces of evil unleashed by the prospect of gold in the hills of western Irel&. Andrew M. Greeley understands both the Irish & the Irish-Americans & gives us a picture of modern day prosperous Ireland & the engaging & of course sometimes villainous people who live there. Irish Love" is the most gripping & at the same time most delightful novel in this compelling & unique series." ...

The Irish have always been proud of their contribution to Manchester. Alan Keegan & Danny Claffeys Irish Manchester: A Third Selection combines many previously unpublished photographs with well-researched captions to create a fascinating picture of the Irish community in the city. Among the themes featured are suburbs characters shops clubs buildings events & entertainment of the past. Packed with memories anecdotes & people this is the ultimate guide to Manchesters strong links with the Emerald Isle. Two chapters are being contributed by notable local characters Joe Casserley (who presents a local radio show) & Rose Morris of the Irish Heritage Centre. ...

From the epic Irish legend of Cuchulain to tales of banshees leprechauns & wizards these short stories & fables cover a wide range of Irelands mythology & legends forming a companion volume to Michael Scotts Irish Folk & Fairy Tales. ...