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 Irish Literature Information and Guide
For a comparatively small country, Ireland has made a disproportionate contribution to world literature in all its branches. The works that are best known outside the country are in English, but Irish Gaelic also has the most significant body of written literature, both ancient and recent, in any Celtic language, in addition to a strong oral tradition of legends and poetry. See also the main article on modern literature in Irish. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
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 Irish Poetry Information and Guide
The history of Irish poetry is complicated by the fact that since at least the 14th century it has been the history of two poetries, one in Irish language and the other in English language. The complex interplay between these two traditions, and between both of them and other poetries in English, has produced a set of traditions that are both rich and difficult for the outsider to follow. Visit this site to find out MORE...,
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 Abbey Press, Newry & Belfast
Founded in 1997 by teacher Mel McMahon and Poet Adrian Rice, Abbey Press is a fast growing literary publisher with a strong poetry list. Authors include: Michael Longley, Brendan Kennelly, Adrian Rice, Joan Newmann, Gerald Dawe, and others. In June 2002, Abbey Press & The Ulster Museum published - A Conversation Piece: Poetry and Art. Latest book: Istvan Baka's Selected Poems. ,
Contact:  Abbey Press, Courtenay Hill, Newry, County: Down, tel: 01693 63142, fax: 01693 62514

 Arjay Christian Books
Non fiction and Irish Christian Science fiction by Rick Sutcliffe,
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 BANSHEE
The work of young Irish novelist Emer Martin, short story writer and journalist Helena Mulkerns and poet Imelda O'Reilly is featured on this site, run by a collective of six Irish women artists. The others include classical Irish singer Caitriona O'Leary, actress/comedienne Elizabeth Whyte and dancer Darrah Carr. Worth a visit to look into the material and activities of this broad-ranging group of Irish women.,
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 Breffni Books
An independent Irish Book Publisher.,
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 Cló Mhaigh Eo - Book Publishers
Cló Mhaigh Eo - Book Publishers,
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 Connell Mellon Publishers
Connell Mellon Publishers was set up in Dublin 1999. There main aim is to publish Irish Authors works within the country. To Date they have published 1 Novel by D S. Betts with three more in the pipeline,
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 curransbooks Ireland
Rare Irish books guides history, rebellion comics guinness paperbacks,
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 Dead Drunk Dublin & other imaginal spaces
a place without hierarchy or dogma; a polytheistic space where drunkenness leads to vision and the opening of other views of reality; a safe zone for those who would question the pseudo solidity of known things. poetry, live readings, stories, writings, manifestos, digital photo galleries, flash & movies,
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 Donegal author
Hazel McIntyre is the author of five books. The website gives details about her books, her Donegal childhood, history, photographic images of Inishowen and Canada connections.,
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 EvenNow Books
Books by leading Irish writer Tony Hickey for children and young people. Read and listen to "Island of Shadows", his serialised book online. Find out about his published works. Get information on other writers.,
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 Fish Publishing
Fish Publishing Short Story Prize œ1 000 for the winner And Art Prize œ500 for the winner,
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 Folding Landscapes
Publication details of books and maps by Tim Robinson, mainly concerned with landscape and history of the Aran Islands, the Burren and Connemara.,
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 Irish Academic Press
Irish Academic Press is a long-established publisher of academic books. Subject areas: History, Local History, Literary History, Women's Studies, Genealogy and Music.,
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 Irish Prose and Poets
LInks to famous Irish Poets,
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 Irish republican murals
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 Killaloe Hedge-School of Writing
Weekend writing workshops by the River Shannon. Fiction & non-fiction. Beginners welcome. Directed by David Rice, author of five books, including No.1 best-seller 'Shattered Vows'.,
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 Laughing Books
To find Books That Make You Laugh are extremely hard to come by. This site will shortly be selling the book of all laughing books by the inspiring Dublin author Steve Handley.,
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 Mentor Books
Mentor Books is one of Ireland’s leading publishing companies with a reputation for attracting established authors (including Gordon Thomas, Bernice Morgan, Don Conroy), and developing new writing talent (eve Keogh, Fergal O'Byrne). Active in the international rights market with film and TV links to many titles, mentor has offices in Dublin and London. We also produce an extensive range of junior and leaving certificate textbooks. Mentor Books is happy to accept unsolicited manuscripts.,
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 MR.
Bookfair organiser for Antiquarian, Rare and Secondhand books ,
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 New Series: Departures Literary Journal
NEW SERIES: DEPARTURES is an annual Irish anthology publishing the best in contemporary fiction and poetry. It comprises winners from the 'Nora Fahy Literary Awards' Competition together with solicited reviews, interviews and illustrations. Latest issue, Vol.4 (May 2000) is a special tribute to the late Cyril Ó Céirín. Now Available.,
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 Oak Tree Press
Ireland's leading publisher of academic business and professional books including Starting a Business in Ireland Working & Living in Ireland and The Celtic Tiger: Ireland's Economic Miracle Explained,
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 On Stream Publications
Non-fiction quality publishers with special interest in food, wine, health and business topics. Best sellers include A Pinch of This, Kinsale Good Food Circle Cookbook, French Country Roads - a wine lovers guide to France. Writing and publishing commissioned books for business, we also supply design, proofreading and editing services, and training for media interviews.,
Contact:  Onstream Publications Ltd, Currabaha,, cloghroe,, County: Cork, tel: +353 21 4385798, fax: +353 21 4385798

 Rathbane Publishing
Rathbane Publishing is a new Irish press aiming initially at niche publishing in English and Gaelic, especially material connected with North Clare, the Burren areas.,
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 River of Life Project Pages
St. Brigid's National School, Castleknock Ireland is a Pushkin Prizes Trust School. This year's theme is 'The River of Life'. The Project pages include art, poetry, water memories, photos, links and more. Visiting Pushkin artists Adrian Rice & Molly Freeman.,
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 Salmon Publishing Ltd.
Salmon Publishing is one of Ireland's main literary publishers, specialising in contemporary Irish and international poetry. It also has the most representative list of women poets in Ireland. Salmon's director, Jessie Lendennie, runs regular weekend writing workshops at the Salmon premises, half a mile north from the world-famous Cliffs of Moher.,
Contact:  Salmon Publishing, Knockeven, Cliffs of Moher, County: Clare, tel: +353 (0)65 7081, fax: +353

 Shane Land
Shane Land is a poetry search engine that also publishes free e-Books. The entire thing is run by a scruffy Irish student.,
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 The Lilliput Press
The Lilliput Press,
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 The O'Brien Press Book Publishers
Leading publishers of general books of Irish interest and books for children. Authors include Eoin Colfer, Marita Conlon-McKenna and Siobhán Parkinson.,
Contact:  The O'Brien Press Ltd, 20 Victoria Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6, County: Dublin, tel: +353 1 4923333, fax: +353 1 4922777

 The online home of author Connie Lynne Smith
Meet the Dougans of Donegal and embrace the Vanished Glory. The official site of Irish- American author, Connie Lynne Smith, and her new novel Vanished Glory: A Family in America; the true saga of her ancestors, the Dougans of County Donegal, Ireland, and their journey as they carve out a new life in America.,
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 The Poet's Place
Official website of Monaghan poet, Shane Martin. Includes information about the poet and his writings. Audio clips of poems also available.,
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 The Séan O'Casey Appreciation Site
An Irish website dedicated to the life times and works of Séan O'Casey.,
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 The Stinging Fly
Dublin's Literary Magazine. New Irish and international writing by both emerging and established authors. Contains poetry, short stories and author interviews. Full set of submission guidelines.,
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 The Strokestown Poetry Prizes and Festival
All the information needed to enter for the lucrative and prestigious Strokestown Poetry Prizes, and visit the Strokestown Poetry Festival, Co. Roscommon. 4th - 7th May 2001.,
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 The Winding Paths of Destiny, a novel by D. Jacobs
Discover dreams and destiny in literature, art and personal stories: D. Jacobs, great great grand daughter of Sir Castle Irvine, Ireland writs in her old age a four volumes novel :"the Winding Paths of Destiny". The authoress is looking for a good publisher. Please email to: Mercava@netvision.net.il,
Contact:  62 Havatzelet Hasharon, Hertzliya 46707, Israel, tel: +353, fax: +972-99585153

 The World of Hibernia
The leading magazine on Ireland and the Irish abroad. This stunning publication has won many awards and is highly regarded.,
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 William Brendan McPhillips
A Roscommon poet on a magical journey home. The site features the poetry, plays, and writings in religion of New York born, Ballaghaderreen grown poet with an international reach. Site now contains 30 collections/Books and an Alphabetical Index of Titles.,
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 you cant get away from the irish
A good lighthearted read full of laughs....look out for the G.W.Bush/Ireland connection back in 1974. See web site for overview. ,
Contact:  3 Beaver Row, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, County: Dublin, tel: +353 85-146-3922, fax: +353