Irish Words of Wisdom is a wonderful gift book that truly lifts your spirits. Written by Irish woman, Kate Hamilton, this book is inspired and dedicated to the memory of her father, Jim McEvoy, who had a saying for every situation, good and bad. Jim taught his daughter that if you don’t have faith you […]
Johnny Magory – Children’s Book Giveaway
Today I’m going to tell you a story about Johnny Magory. I’m sure that saying brings back memories for anyone who grew up in Ireland. I’m delighted to introduce you to Emma Jane Leeson, the creator of a lovely series of Irish children’s picture books, featuring our childhood favorite, Johnny Magory. And Emma Jane has […]
New Book Giveaway – The Missing Wife by Irish Author Sheila O’Flanagan
Sheila O’Flanagan’s most recent novel “The Missing Wife” will be released in the United States on February 6, 2018. To mark Sheila’s US publishing debut I am delighted to offer a copy of her novel for a reader to win. Many thanks to Grand Central Publishing for sponsoring this prize. Before I share the details […]
Book Giveaway – It’s Not Yet Dark By Simon Fitzmaurice
“It’s Not Yet Dark” is a memoir written by Irish Film Maker Simon Fitzmaurice. A best seller in Ireland, this book was introduced to American readers earlier this month. Diagnosed in 2008 with Lou Gehrigs’ Disease or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 34, Fitzmaurice’s medical team predicted he had 4 years to […]
Irish You Were Here By Anne Driscoll
Ireland is magical and mysterious, an ancient place of fairy hills and holy wells, friendly pubs and pints of Guinness, green countrysides and wild coastal tides. At least 7 million people visit Ireland every year and in 2013, award-winning journalist Anne Driscoll was one of them. She was a stranger, alone in Dublin for a […]
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