Poolbeg Bookstore

Clann Lir - Irish Edition

Mar a Fuair Cuchulainn a Ainm - Irish Edition

Cuchulainn now available in Irish

By Royal Appointment - A.O'Connor

The affair that almost destroyed the monarchy

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

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

In the Courts Hands

Who Do You Think You Are?

Truth & Dare - Martina Devlin

'An impressive and important book' - Sinead Gleeson

The Pact - Carol Coffey

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

Kilmainham Gaol

From the bestselling Nutshell series comes Kilmainham Gaol

Dark Wood Dark Water - Tina Callaghan

‘A story Stephen King would have written if he’d grown up in Ireland – a read-in-one-sitting, sleep-with-the-lights-on sort of book’ Peadar Ó Guilín, author of The Call

Eat the Moon

'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

A Soldier's Wife - Marion Reynolds

“An intimate portrait of a young mother as she attempts to navigate the political and social complexities of early 20th  century Dublin. Full of social and historical detail – but always warmly human” Catherine Dunne, author

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

The Dead Summer - Helen Moorhouse

"A brillant first novel, guaranteed to send shivers down your spine" - Irish Independent

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

There Was a Crooked Man - Cat Hogan

From the author of 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

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 Patriiot - 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.

Nutshell Gift Pack 2 (5 books) No. 6-10

Age: 6+ Introducing In a Nutshell Gift pack 2 (5 books) Books 6-10 in the series Each book is A5 size with full colour cover with beautiful black and white illustrations See below for pack content

Nutshell Gift Pack 1 (5 books) No.1-5

Age: 6+ Introducing In a Nutshell Gift pack (5 books) Books 1-5 in the series Each book is 48 pages and A5 size with full colour cover and black & white illustrations. See below for pack content

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

Meabh Banrion na Troda - In a Nutshell...

Now introduction the first book In a Nutshell series in Irish!!The Adventures of Maebh - The Warrior QueenSEE ALSO ENGLISH EDITION HERE . . .

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.

Hands on History 3 for 2 PACK...

AGES 9-12 Bringing history to life for a new generation. A hugely entertaining and at the same time educational way for kids to learn history. ORDER THIS FABULOUS 3 FOR 2 PACK from the hugely popular HANDS ON HISTORY SERIES. A perfect gift with 3 books for the price of 2.

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.

As Gaeilge/ Irish Editions 8 Nutshell Books

Exclusive mini pack (As Gaeilge)

HEROES bumper PACK (BOOKS 1-14)

ORDER THIS EXCLUSIVE NEW 'HEROES' PACK AGES 6+ Order this amazing bumper pack of 14 HEROES books. R.R.P €68.86 Now only €39.99 and FREE POSTAGE IN EUROPE Each book is 48 pages and A5 size with full colour cover and black & white illustrations. SEE BELOW FOR PACKET CONTENTS

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)

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

His Name is Rebecca

What do you do if you're trapped in the wrong body?

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

Against the Wind

Debut author

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