Item category 1: Research Lending

'Big Mouth' is the perfect name for my book. Everyone is known for something and I truly believe I am known for the size of my gob. We all know social media only offers a little part of what somebody is like so I'm taking this opportunity to defrost my crazy and let it all out. Get ready to dive ...

In January 2013, the nation was horrified when Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was murdered as he carried out a routine cash-escort duty at the Lordship Credit Union in Dundalk, Co Louth. Aaron Brady, the chief suspect, fled to the United States where he built a new life for himself, starting a fa...

A revised, illustrated edition of this landmark 1988 biography of one of the great women of Irish history, and Europe's first elected female politician.

Dungan examines two hundred years of agrarian conflict from the ruinous famine of 1741 to the eve of World War Two. It explores the pivotal moments that shaped Irish history: the rise of 'moonlighting', the infamous Whiteboys and Rightboys, the insurrection of Captain Rock, the Tithe War of 1831-...

Ornithologist Seán Ronayne always knew he was different. While he struggled to fit in at school, when he was surrounded by nature, listening to birdsong, he felt a sense of calm and could truly be himself. His happiest times were spent walking in the woods with his father and grandfather, learni...

The Farming For Nature Handbook was inspired by people wanting to learn how best to manage their land, big or small, in a way that enhances habitats, increases wildlife, harnesses natural processes, protects profits, and safeguards our natural environment and rural communities for future generati...

Award-winning writer Martin Dillon shines a light on the role of women in the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Some were directly involved in violence as members of paramilitary organisations. Many witnessed the ruthless murders of family members. All were profoundly and irrevocably affected by the...

Ancient Irish society of St Brigid --- Early Christian life in Ireland ( St Kieran of Saigher ---- St Fortehern ---- St. Finian of Clonard ---- St Brendan the Navigator ---- St Erc --- St Ibar ---Abben ( Abban ) ---- St Declan--- St Ailbhe---- St Mel ---- / St Brigid : Birth to Profession----...