Irish Country music and dancehalls: 'The cause of the ruin of hundreds of young girls'
The Catholic Church campaigned against informal house dances and crossroads dances, seeing them as opportunities for immorality, writes Kevin Martin.
The Catholic Church campaigned against informal house dances and crossroads dances, seeing them as opportunities for immorality, writes Kevin Martin.
Can you get someone to stop talking without feeling and appearing rude? Yes. There are ways to do it kindly, writes Gill Hasson.
We can truly only ever do one thing at a time, and in any given moment we only have one task that is at the top of the list, writes Jeff Sanders.
It’s purpose, more than pounds in your pocket, that brings the greatest life satisfaction, writes Paul McGee.
“My fellow Feminazis, they are onto us. The only surprise is how long it has taken those of such Superior Intellect and Understanding to discover our takeover plans.”
The problem of people being rich on paper and poor on life is an epidemic, writes Philip Kernan.
This is an edited extract from The Little Book of Results.
Darach MacDonald’s book Hard Border traces the roots of a century-old, hotly contested border that, after Brexit, will be the only land frontier between the UK and the EU.
Jude Collins’ Martin McGuinness: The Man I Knew was released to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of one of Ireland’s most iconic politicians. This is an extract of Eileen Paisley’s account of his friendship with her husband, Ian Paisley.
John Connell, author of The Cow Book, ruminates on how the extraordinary tale of the Táin still runs through the veins of Ireland.
The following is an edited extract taken from The Irish Outlander, the new book by Scott De Buitléir.
For those wanting to take ownership of their life, Isaiah Hankel’s new book, The Science of Intelligent Achievement, explores how to overcome distractions and over-commitment.
In an extract from his book, Liverpool legend Terry McDermott recalls his brief stint in the League of Ireland.
In an extract from Jonathan Wilson’s new book on Man United. their great side of the 1990s is remembered.
This extract from a recent book on the late Cormac McAnallen recalls the harrowing circumstances in which he was discovered dead.
In this extract from his book, retired Irish jockey Kieren Fallon describes his obsession with the sport.
In this extract from ‘Centaur,’ Declan Murphy recalls the first time he came across the legendary Barney Curley.
In an extract from his book ‘Boy Wonder,’ Dave Hannigan recalls getting his first pair of football boots aged seven.
Check out this extract from Barry Ryan’s book on the rise of Irish cycling’s golden generation.
In an extract from his book, Eoin Hand recalls the difficult end to his reign as Ireland manager.
Remembering Harry Findlay’s ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.
In extract from a new book on Liverpool FC, Roy Evans recalls his talented but flawed Reds side.
This extract from Ali: A Life focuses on the legendary boxer’s early days and his bout with Sonny Liston.
In this extract from ‘On the Brink,’ Gary Neville talks about the progress made by himself and fellow ‘Class of 92′ members since their takeover of Salford City.
Harry Findlay remembers his ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.
Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the legendary former Manchester United boss.
In an extract from Michael Walker’s book ‘Green Shoots,’ Ireland and Arsenal star Louise Quinn remembers her stint in Sweden.
In an extract from ‘Quiet Genius,’ Bob Paisley’s final days as Liverpool manager are remembered.
The term ‘Jackeen’ is levelled against Dubliners, primarily in a sporting context and very much in jest. Read about it and more in Come Here To Me! Volume 2, a book celebrating an unexplored Dublin.
A new book chronicles the first 40 years of the charity ALONE. This is a flavour of the minutes of its meetings from 1984 to 1997.
The Castle Rackrent author, who counted Jane Austen and Byron among her admirers, was also a prodigious correspondent.
In the first part of a major two-volume reassessment, historian and broadcaster David McCullagh considers the man behind the mask.
Am I A Feminist? Are You? is a new book by journalist Mary Kenny.
By paying attention to our dreams, we can ground ourselves in the deepest truth of our being, and make wiser choices that work towards our greater good, writes Michael Murphy.
Those moments of drama in a family’s life that can change your perspective forever.
Charlie Weston and Karl Deeter’s new book, This Book Is Worth €25,000, is full of tips on how to save money and stop getting ripped off. In this extract they talk about the welfare payments that families are entitled to.
In her first book, Stefanie Preissner looks at growing up and the ways in which her life has changed.
Taken from Levitation, the latest collection by Irish writer Sean O’Reilly.
In an extract from his new book Wonder Boy, Dave Hannigan recalls the joy of a new leathera.
In an extract from his book, Cormac’s brother Dónal McAnallen writes about coming to terms with the death of his 24-year-old brother.