Poolbeg Bookstore

A Great Beauty - A. O'Connor

Bestselling author of By Royal Appointment

World War I: When the Lights Went Out in...

HANDS ON HISTORY My Time Series Liam and Aoife's Second Adventure. 

Now That You've Gone - Fiona Gartland

From the bestselling author of In the Court's Hands

White Ghost Ridge - Carol Coffey

A Detective Locklear Mystery

The Emerald Dress - Vivienne Kearns

What destiny awaits . . . The girl who wears the Emerald Dress?

Daughter of the Storm - Tina Callaghan

Eat the Moon - Breda Joy

'A blend of family, community and love of a horse paints a picture of an Ireland that could only be created by someone who knows her people' ALICE TAYLOR

On Bone Bridge - Maria Hoey

'Absolutely spellbinding. A vivid, eerie, mesmeric blend of suspense, charm and tension' SUSAN STAIRS

The Nanny at Number 43 - Nicola Cassidy

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU LET INTO YOUR HOME

Kilbride House - Sheila Forsey

A story of enduring love, sibling loyalty and a secret pact that lasts a lifetime.

Educational 8 book pack

 A wonderful collection as a gift or to learn . . .

James Joyce - Literary Legend

One of Ireland's greatest writers

Get Out & Play (3 PACK)

A WONDERFUL WAY TO GET THE KIDS ACTIVE WITH GET OUT AND PLAY.

22. The Little Book of Irish Saints -...

Book number 22 in the Nutshell series. Written by Maria Hoey and illustrated beautifully by Derry Dillon. 

The King of Lavender Square

'A lovely debut. Lovely writing and totally different' CATHY KELLY

Reinventing Susannah - Joan Brady

From the bestselling author of The Cinderella Reflex.

All at Sea - Pauline Lawless

From the author of Meet and Delete and The Birthday Girls

The Cinderella Reflex

It's time to stop waiting for prince charming and rescue yourself

One Monday Morning - Jennifer Burke

From the bestselling author of Levi's Gift

Colours Other Than Blue

‘It’s a powerful, insightful, edifying work’ Donal Ryan‘It’s a powerful, insightful, edifying work’ Donal Ryan

A Shadow in the Yard

'She has an optimism in her writing that is infectious and makes you turn the pages with pleasure' Jennifer Johnston

My Sister's Child - Caroline Finnerty

She gave her a gift but then she wanted it back . . . A story of unbreakable bonds for sisters everywhere

Already Taken- Caroline Grace-Cassidy

‘Twists and turns in every chapter – a brilliant read’ Maia Dunphy

Meet and Delete - Pauline Lawless

"Where to find Mr Right? Online, of course!"

Talk Show - A. O'Connor

“It’s a real page turner with plenty of twists to keep you guessing until the end” – U Magazine

Time and Tide

From the author of Inside Out

The Pink Ladies Club

"An extraordinary read" - Ryan Tubridy

If Only You Knew - Claire Allan

“A definite must read – and have those hankies ready!” – judgingcovers.co.uk

Hunter and the Grape

From the author of Kingdom of Scars

One Monday Morning - Jennifer Burke

From the bestselling author of Levi's Gift

Colours Other Than Blue

‘It’s a powerful, insightful, edifying work’ Donal Ryan‘It’s a powerful, insightful, edifying work’ Donal Ryan

A Shadow in the Yard

'She has an optimism in her writing that is infectious and makes you turn the pages with pleasure' Jennifer Johnston

My Sister's Child - Caroline Finnerty

She gave her a gift but then she wanted it back . . . A story of unbreakable bonds for sisters everywhere

White Ghost Ridge - Carol Coffey

A Detective Locklear Mystery

47 Seconds - Jane Ryan

'Crime fiction has a new voice. Gritty and addictive, fans of Jane Casey and Jo Spain will devour it.' Margaret Madden - Bleach House Library

In the Courts Hands - Fiona Gartland

The Pact - Carol Coffey

'A strong plot and clever storytelling . . . giving the novel that unputdownable quality' Irish Independent

Deadly Blind - Siobhain Bunni

From the bestselling author of Blood and Water

There Was a Crooked Man - Cat Hogan

From the author of They All Fall Down

There Was A Crooked Man - Cat Hogan

From the author of Irish Times Bestseller They All Fall Down

The Last Lost Girl

Another Poolbeg Crimson - fiction with an edge now available.

Daniel's Daughter

Daniel's Daughter

Never Tear Us Apart

Never Tear Us Apart

The Butterfly State

The Butterfly State

22. The Little Book of Irish Saints -...

Book number 22 in the Nutshell series. Written by Maria Hoey and illustrated beautifully by Derry Dillon. 

Sceal Naomh Padraig - Irish Edition

Ireland's best-known stories in Irish

No. 3 Irish Myths & Legends - The Story of...

The Story of Saint Patrick 

No. 1 Irish Myths & Legends - The Children...

EXCLUSIVE REPRINT NOW IN STOCK!!! The Children of Lir 

No. 2 Irish Myths & Legends - How...

How Cuchulainn Got His Name

W.B. Yeats - Poet and Patriot - Tina...

W.B. Yeats is not only an Irish literary hero and an internationally famous poet, he is also a truly fascinating character. 

Kilmainham Gaol

From the bestselling Nutshell series comes Kilmainham Gaol

Pope Francis - Brian Doyle

From the bestselling Nutshell series comes Pope Francis

Dead Famous - Desmond Doyle

Peer into the History of Glasnevin Cemetery . . . 

No. 21 Saint Colmcille (Saint Columba)

This is the story of Saint Colmcille: saint, scholar and one of the first people to see the Loch Ness Monster!

World Religions - Brian Doyle

Six of the largest religions in the world explained: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism

Tom Crean - Hero of the South Pole...

This is the amazing story of adventurer Tom Crean. Beautifully told by Gaye Shortland. Illustrations by Derry Dillon.

No. 20 Irish Myths & Legends - The Magical...

The Magical Story of the Tuatha De Danann

No. 19 Irish Myths & Legends - Niall of...

Niall of the Nine Hostages

Leo's War

New EXCLUSIVE August release. From the bestselling author of Molly's Diary. Based on the true story of Ireland's secret World War II hero

Oliver Cromwell: The Most Hated Man in...

Introducing the NEW Hands on History 'MY TIME' series

The Irish Civil War 1922-23 Ava's Diary

From the author of bestsellers 'Molly's Diary' and 'Dan's Diary' in the trilogy.

Dan's Diary - The War of Independence 1920-22

EXCLUSIVE RELEASE New to the HANDS ON HISTORY SERIESSequel to the No.1 bestselling Molly's Diary (as featured on the LATE LATE TOY SHOW)

Seeds of Liberty - Three Battles for...

Getting to grips with Ireland’s history!

Éamon de Valera - Dev - IRISH EDITION

First Irish Edition of Éamon de Valera in the 'In a Nutshell' Heroes series.

Éamon de Valera - Dev

Introducing the 7th book in the 'In a Nutshell' Heroes series. Beautifully illustrated by Derry Dillon. Written by Rod Smith.

Dónall Ó Conaill - Fuascailteoir - IRISH...

 The 2nd Irish Edition in the 'In a Nutshell' Heroes series.  Wonderfully told by Gaye Shortland and beautifully illustrated by Derry Dillon.

Daniel O'Connell - Liberator

 The 8th book in the 'In a Nutshell' Heroes series.  Wonderfully told by Gaye Shortland and beautifully illustrated by Derry Dillon.

Cathal Stiubhard Parnell - Ri Eireann gan...

Book 3 in IRISH of the In a Nutshell Heroes series.

Charles Stewart Parnell - Uncrowned King...

Book 9 in the popular In a Nutshell 'Heroes' series. (Also available in Irish)

Kilmainham Gaol

From the bestselling Nutshell series comes Kilmainham Gaol

Votes For Women! The Irish Women's...

Women who led the way!

Firsts for Irish Women - Olive Collins

Firsts for Irish Women - They led the way

Martin Luther King Jr. - Civil Rights Hero...

Includes class discussion topics, glossary and timeline.

The Boole Sisters - A Remarkable Family

Between 1856 and 1864, five remarkable girls were born in Cork, Ireland.

Micheal Mac Daibheid - Laoch Chogadh na...

Michael Davitt NOW AVAILABLE IN IRISH. (HEROES 4)

Michael Davitt - Land War Hero

Book 10 in the popular In a Nutshell 'Heroes' series. (This is also available in Irish)

Tom Crean - Hero of the South Pole...

This is the amazing story of adventurer Tom Crean. Beautifully told by Gaye Shortland. Illustrations by Derry Dillon.

Ten Women of the 1916 Rising

The 6th book in the 'HEROES SERIES' from 'In a Nutshell' Available now. Includes: Molly Childers, Grace,Muriel & Nellie Gifford,Maud Gonne, Rosie Hackett, Kathleen Lynn,Elizabeth O'Farrell & Julia Grenan, Margaret Skinnider Format:  A5:  48 page paperback  with Black & White Illustrations.

Queen Maebh's Raging Return to Galway -...

Thrilling stories and cool facts. Not suitable for parents.

The Banshee Queen of Cork - Oisín McGann

Thrilling stories and cool facts. Not suitable for parents.

Viking Thunder in Dublin - Oisín McGann

Thrilling stories and cool facts. Not suitable for parents.

Game, Set, Murder - Michael Sheridan

"When Sheridan gives full rein to his imagination ... the result is truly spine chilling" – The Irish Examiner

May You Live in Interesting Times

The acclaimed bestseller Features new chapter on President Obama

Worse Could Have Happened

Worse Could Have Happened

The light in the window

“Please write about us . . . and let the world know”

The Day Michael Collins Was Shot

The Day Michael Collins Was Shot

Dropping The Habit

NEW 2011 EDITION INCLUDES brand-new chapter! “A deeply moving and inspiring read” – The Irish Post

My Life and Themes

My Life and Themes

Hear My Silence

Surviving Depression

More Bloody Women

From the author of Bloody Women and Deadlier than the Male, seventeen more cases of death, violence and intrigue at the hands of some of Ireland’s most notorious women . . .

Revenge

REVENGE pulls no punches in describing how this most ancient of motives has led to so many deaths. “A chilling account of the vengeance that spurred Ireland's most notorious killings” - Mick McCaffrey, The Sunday Tribune

Murder at Shandy Hall

The unraveling of this true-life murder mystery will send a chill through your bones