GILL BOOKS AUTUMN–WINTER 2020 NEW BOOKS CALENDAR
TITLE ISBN HB PB E AUTHOR
JULY The National Gallery of Ireland Diary 2021 978 0 7171 8975 5 •
SEPTEMBER
Tell Me The Truth About Loss 978 0 7171 8384 5 • • Niamh Fitzpatrick
Little Library 5 Mary Robinson 978 0 7171 8993 9 • John and Fatti Burke
One Day at a Time Diary 2021 978 0 7171 8946 5 • Abby Wynne
32 Words for Field 978 0 7171 8797 3 • • Manchán Magan
Go Johnny Go 978 0 7171 8976 2 • Paul O'Flynn
A Dictionary of Hiberno English 3rd edition 978 0 7171 9020 1 • • Terence Patrick Dolan, introduction by Blindboy
The Homekeeper’s Diary 978 0 7171 8874 1 • Francis Brennan
The Head of Ned Belly 978 0 7171 8952 6 • • Jason Byrne, illustrated by Oisín McGann
The Great Irish Farm Book 978 0 7171 8896 3 • Darragh McCullough, illustrated by Sally Caulwell
The Friendship Fairies Go to School 978 0 7171 8967 0 • Lucy Kennedy, illustrated by Phillip Cullen
The Dead Zoo 978 0 7171 8972 4 • Peter Donnelly
The Secret Scientist 978 0 7171 7901 5 • • Jason Byrne, illustrated by Oisín McGann
OCTOBER
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Science 978 0 7171 8639 6 • • Professor Luke O’Neill
The Great Big Irish Annual 2021 978 0 7171 8998 4 •
Rory’s Story 978 0 7171 8995 3 • • Rory O’Connor
The Switch 978 0 7171 8936 6 • • Amanda Byram
A Light that Never Goes Out 978 0 7171 8947 2 • • Keelin Shanley
Midweek Meals 978 0 7171 8978 6 • Neven Maguire
Wildwoods 978 0 7171 9021 8 • • Richard Nairn
Oh My God What a Complete Diary 2021 978 0 7171 9018 8 • Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen
One for Everyone 978 0 7171 9023 2 • Kathleen Watkins
Pigín’s Unexpected Adventure 978 0 7171 8379 1 • Kathleen Watkins, illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs
That Place We Call Home 978 0 7171 8985 4 • • John Creedon
The Joy of Food 978 0 7171 8984 7 • Rory O’Connell
The Chill Skill 978 0 7171 9019 5 • Niall Breslin, illustrated by Emma Proctor
True Colours 978 0 7171 8988 5 • • Barry Geraghty with Niall Kelly
With Hope in Your Heart 978 0 7171 9010 2 • • Martina Cox with Susan Keogh
Saving the State 978 0 7171 8973 1 • • Stephen Collins & Ciara Meehan
Crowded House 978 0 7171 9026 3 • • Frank Greaney
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Ellen 978 0 7171 8894 9 • • Ellen Coyne
Manopause 978 0 7171 8968 7 • • Bernard O’Shea
NOVEMBER
Waterford Whispers News 2020 978 0 7171 8891 8 • Colm Williamson
DECEMBER
The Daly Dish Diary 978 0 7171 9022 5 • Gina Daly and Mr Dish TITLE ISBN HB PB E AUTHOR
JULY The National Gallery of Ireland Diary 2021 978 0 7171 8975 5 • WELCOME TO THE GILL BOOKS SEPTEMBER CATALOGUE OF NEW BOOKS Tell Me The Truth About Loss 978 0 7171 8384 5 • • Niamh Fitzpatrick
Little Library 5 Mary Robinson 978 0 7171 8993 9 • John and Fatti Burke
One Day at a Time Diary 2021 978 0 7171 8946 5 • Abby Wynne Everything is connected
32 Words for Field 978 0 7171 8797 3 • • Manchán Magan This season, as we begin a new life after lockdown, our books remind us Go Johnny Go 978 0 7171 8976 2 • Paul O'Flynn
A Dictionary of Hiberno English 3rd edition 978 0 7171 9020 1 • • Terence Patrick Dolan, introduction by Blindboy that everything is connected.
The Homekeeper’s Diary 978 0 7171 8874 1 • Francis Brennan Our collective sacrifices and grief during the COVID-19 period were The Head of Ned Belly 978 0 7171 8952 6 • • Jason Byrne, illustrated by Oisín McGann reflected in the groundswell of support the country gave to Niamh The Great Irish Farm Book 978 0 7171 8896 3 • Darragh McCullough, illustrated by Sally Caulwell Fitzpatrick, Martina Cox and Kathleen Watkins in the aftermaths of The Friendship Fairies Go to School 978 0 7171 8967 0 • Lucy Kennedy, illustrated by Phillip Cullen their own losses. Their books are at once highly personal and universal. The Dead Zoo 978 0 7171 8972 4 • Peter Donnelly And Keelin Shanley’s moving memoir, written in the final months of her
The Secret Scientist 978 0 7171 7901 5 • • Jason Byrne, illustrated by Oisín McGann life and lovingly finished by her husband, Conor, will give you further OCTOBER pause for thought. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Science 978 0 7171 8639 6 • • Professor Luke O’Neill
The Great Big Irish Annual 2021 978 0 7171 8998 4 • John Creedon, Manchán Magan, Richard Nairn and Darragh
Rory’s Story 978 0 7171 8995 3 • • Rory O’Connor McCullough’s books explore the connection between us and the nature The Switch 978 0 7171 8936 6 • • Amanda Byram all around. And in Food & Drink, husband-and-wife team Gina and A Light that Never Goes Out 978 0 7171 8947 2 • • Keelin Shanley Karol Daly are back with The Daly Dish Food Planner, the follow-up Midweek Meals 978 0 7171 8978 6 • Neven Maguire to the record-breaking cookbook loved by their own – masso! – Wildwoods 978 0 7171 9021 8 • • Richard Nairn Instagram family. Oh My God What a Complete Diary 2021 978 0 7171 9018 8 • Emer McLysaght & Sarah Breen One for Everyone 978 0 7171 9023 2 • Kathleen Watkins There are plenty of special moments in this year’s children’s books too, Pigín’s Unexpected Adventure 978 0 7171 8379 1 • Kathleen Watkins, illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs from Grandad’s trick in The Chill Skill to Nanakit’s hug in Pigín, and That Place We Call Home 978 0 7171 8985 4 • • John Creedon with plenty of fiction and non-fiction to choose from you can enjoy that The Joy of Food 978 0 7171 8984 7 • Rory O’Connell most special connection of all – sharing a book with a child. The Chill Skill 978 0 7171 9019 5 • Niall Breslin, illustrated by Emma Proctor True Colours 978 0 7171 8988 5 • • Barry Geraghty with Niall Kelly The Gill Books Team With Hope in Your Heart 978 0 7171 9010 2 • • Martina Cox with Susan Keogh
Saving the State 978 0 7171 8973 1 • • Stephen Collins & Ciara Meehan
Crowded House 978 0 7171 9026 3 • • Frank Greaney
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Ellen 978 0 7171 8894 9 • • Ellen Coyne
Manopause 978 0 7171 8968 7 • • Bernard O’Shea
NOVEMBER
Waterford Whispers News 2020 978 0 7171 8891 8 • Colm Williamson
DECEMBER
The Daly Dish Diary 978 0 7171 9022 5 • Gina Daly and Mr Dish 3 MEMOIR/SPORT
OCTOBER 304 PP
234 X 156 MM HARDBACK
IRELAND 978 0 7171 8988 5
€22.99 £19.99
True Colours BARRY GERAGHTY WITH NIALL KELLY
AUTHORS
Barry Geraghty retired in July 2020 as Ireland’s THE SPORTS BIOGRAPHY WITH A MESSAGE foremost champion jockey. FOR OUR TIMES In 2009 he became the first jockey to win the big four Barry Geraghty retired in July 2020 as an Irish races at Cheltenham and horseracing legend. From his first win in 1997 he went the English Grand National. on to ride almost 2,000 winners, making him the fourth In 2020 he won five races most accomplished rider of all time. With more wins at at Cheltenham, including the Champion Hurdle. He Cheltenham than any other jockey riding today, he has lives in Skryne, Co. Meath worked with all the greats – Moscow Flyer, Kicking King, with his wife Paula and their Monty’s Pass. three children. But Barry is covered in scars. He has broken all his limbs, Niall Kelly is a journalist and Deputy Editor of The42. his shoulders, his ribs and his nose. He has survived falls ie. He previously worked too numerous to recall and spent most of 2019 with a metal with Philly McMahon on cast on his leg. And yet, he kept getting back on the horse. The Choice and with Andy Lee on Fighter. This book is about resilience; the mental power that enables the great to keep going despite the pain, despite the odds. Containing startling revelations and a searingly honest insight into the life of a top jockey, this is a must- read for all sporting fans.
4 MEMOIR Tell about me truth the loss Niamh Fitzpatrick IN MARCH 2017, NIAMH FITZPATRICK’S LIFE FELL APARTSEPTEMBER OVERNIGHT. Her beloved sister Dara was304 killed PP in a helicopter crash. Soon afterwards, Niamh’s marriage ended and she feared Tell me she would lose her home. Life as she knew it was gone forever and the grief234 was overwhelming. X 156 MM A psychologist for many years, Niamh’s job is the truth to help clients through thePAPERBACK toughest times in their lives. Drawing on everything she learned, first to survive and then, in time, to thrive, TellIRELAND Me the Truth about AND Loss is UK about loss a psychologist’s journey through the worst of times, finding hope along the way. A Psychologist’s Personal 978 0 7171 8384 5 Story of Loss, Grief and A beautiful book for when life isn’t what you expect it to be. Finding Hope €16.99 £14.99
Tell Me the Truth About Loss www.gillbooks.ie niamh ISBN 978-0-7171-8384-5 NIAMH Cover design by grahamthew.com fitzpatrick Cover photograph © Unsplash by Jean Gerber/Daniel Olah Back cover photograph © Mark Nixon MEMOIR FITZPATRICKAvailable as an ebook
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AUTHOR THIS YEAR’S MOST INSPIRATIONAL BOOK Niamh Fitzpatrick has a ABOUT OVERCOMING THE WORST OF TIMES BA in Psychology, an MA AND DISCOVERING YOUR INNER RESILIENCE in Clinical Psychology and an MSc in Sport In March 2017, Niamh Fitzpatrick’s life fell apart Management, specialising overnight. in sport psychology. For 28 years she has worked with Her beloved sister Dara was killed in a helicopter crash. clients seeking to achieve Soon afterwards, Niamh’s marriage disintegrated, and she optimal mental health as feared she would lose her house. Life as she knew it had well as with clients aiming ended and the loss she suffered was staggering. for optimal performance in sport, business or life. A psychologist for many years, Niamh’s job was to guide clients through the worst times in their lives. Drawing on everything she learned, first to survive and then, in time, to begin to thrive, Tell Me the Truth about Loss is a psychologist’s journey through loss, grief and the worst of times, while finding hope along the way. A beautiful book for when life isn’t what you expect it to be.
5 MEMOIR
OCTOBER 320 PP
234 X 156 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 9010 2
€16.99 £14.99
With Hope in Your Heart MARTINA COX WITH SUSAN KEOGH
AUTHORS A REMARKABLE STORY OF TURNING HEARTBREAK INTO HOPE Seán and Martina Cox have three children and live Life as we know it can change in an instant, in the blink of in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. an eye. And it did for Martina Cox and her family in 2018. While Seán requires full- time medical care, is not On an ordinary day in April of that year, Seán Cox travelled likely to walk again and to Anfield to watch his beloved Liverpool play. But he never finds speech and many made it to the match. A vicious, unprovoked attack left him other daily tasks very with a severe brain injury, unable to walk or talk. challenging, his family are determined to give Seán the Here, Martina tells their remarkable story. It is a story best treatments available to of inner strength and determination, of dedication and ensure he can live as normal commitment. By not taking no for an answer and with the a life as possible. help of their family, their community, the Liverpool spirit Susan Keogh is a journalist and tens of thousands of people across the world who who has been working in Irish media for the last were touched by Seán’s story, they have achieved what was 16 years. She currently thought to be impossible. presents Newstalk Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday With Hope in Their Heart brings Seán’s story right to the mornings. present day. At its heart, this is a love story – the kind of love that conquers all. The book includes a foreword by Jürgen Klopp.
6 MEMOIR
OCTOBER 288PP
216 X 135 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8947 2
€19.99 £17.99
A Light That Never Goes Out KEELIN SHANLEY
AUTHOR
Keelin Shanley was an LOOKING BACK ON THE UPS AND DOWNS award-winning journalist OF A WONDERFUL LIFE AND CAREER – CUT and broadcaster for RTÉ, SHORT, BUT LIVED TO THE FULLEST notably with Prime Time and the Six One News. She When Keelin Shanley passed away in February aged 51, lived in Dún Laoghaire with it was hard to grasp that someone so filled with life was her husband Conor and gone. But a light so bright never really goes out, especially their children Lucy and Ben. since, in her last few months, Keelin left behind such a Conor Ferguson is a writer, photographer and fantastic record. filmmaker. Charting the twists and turns of both a remarkable career as a journalist and a lengthy battle with cancer, in A Light That Never Goes Out Keelin reveals with real honesty what it’s like to keep living your life and having a career – right up to becoming a co-anchor of RTÉ’s Six One News – while dealing with the challenges of cancer treatment. Written with the help of Alison Walsh and completed posthumously by Keelin’s husband Conor Ferguson, A Light That Never Goes Out is a remarkable story of courage and resilience and a memorable reflection on how to live well, no matter what you’re facing.
7 MEMOIR
OCTOBER 272 PP
234 X 156 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8894 9
€16.99 £14.99
Are You There, God? It’s Me, Ellen ELLEN COYNE
AUTHOR
Ellen Coyne is a news IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE YOUNG, PROGRESSIVE correspondent with the AND A CATHOLIC? ELLEN COYNE IS ABOUT Irish Independent. She TO FIND OUT … was previously Head of Politics with Joe.ie and a ‘This isn’t a Catholic country anymore,’ someone proudly correspondent with The declared in a pub where Ellen Coyne was sitting. About Times Ireland. In both to turn 30, like many her age, Ellen had left the Church 2017 and 2018 she won the Newsbrands Ireland long ago, but had never stopped talking to God. Now, she Journalism Award for realised she wasn’t quite ready for this to be true. political story of the year. A Waterford native, she lives Abandoning the Church had been an act of protest. in Dublin. However, she began to wonder: who had really lost the most? Why should those who damaged the Church get to keep all its good bits, like the ritual of Mass and the community, a guide for living a better life, and the comfort of believing it’s not the end when somebody dies? But how could she ally herself to an institution she doesn’t entirely agree with? In her first book, Ellen tries to figure out how much she really wants to go back to the Church, and if it is even the right thing to do. A stunningly intelligent and thoughtful debut work of non-fiction.
8 POPULAR SCIENCE
OCTOBER 336 PP
240 X 171 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8639 6
€24.99 £22.99
Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here’s the Science LUKE O’NEILL
AUTHOR IRELAND’S FAVOURITE SCIENTIST GRAPPLES WITH HUMANITY’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES, Professor Luke O’Neill is a world-renowned FROM THE ENVIRONMENT TO PANDEMICS immunologist and Professor In his fascinating and thought-provoking new book, of Biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry Professor Luke O’Neill, one of the leading voices of and Immunology at Trinity authority during the COVID-19 pandemic, grapples with College Dublin. In 2016 life’s biggest questions and tells us what science has to say he was made a fellow of about them: the Royal Society for his innovative work on the Do we have control over our lives? Can we escape working human immune system. He in bullshit jobs? Must we vaccinate our children? Are men has a popular weekly slot and women’s brains different? Will we destroy the planet? on Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show and is the author Covering topics from global pandemics to addiction of two bestselling books, and euthanasia, Luke’s trademark easy wit and clever Humanology and The pop-culture references deconstruct the science to make Great Irish Science Book for children. complex questions accessible. Arriving at science’s definitive answers to some of the most controversial topics human beings have to grapple with, Never Mind the B#ll*cks is a celebration of science and hard facts in a time of fake news and sometimes unhelpful groupthink.
9 MEMOIR/HUMOUR
OCTOBER 272 PP
234 X 156 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, EXCLUDING NORTH AMERICA 978 0 7171 8968 7
€16.99 £14.99
Manopause BERNARD O’SHEA
AUTHOR
Bernard O’Shea is an Irish comedian and broadcaster. He co-hosted Breakfast ONE OF IRELAND’S FUNNIEST COMEDIANS Republic on 2FM for five DOCUMENTS HIS MID-LIFE CRISIS years, wrote and starred Having just turned 40, Bernard O’Shea found himself in the hit RTÉ TV series Bridget and Eamon and was hurtling towards a mid-life crisis. His waistline expanded, most recently seen on RTÉ’s his flexibility abandoned him, his wardrobe was invaded by Marty and Bernard: On the elasticated beige trousers and sandals – could this be the Road Again. His first book, male menopause? My Wife is Married to a Feckin’ Eejit was a bestseller. In his hilarious and often alarmingly honest style, Bernard documents his journey, first fighting the manopause tooth and nail – buying into every fad diet and hair-growth pill, even returning to Mass to find faith – before recruiting the help of a therapist, some experts in mindfulness, and, as always, the support of his long-suffering wife. Can Bernard navigate the manopause to come out the other side with his dignity intact? He’s about to find out …
10 MEMOIR
OCTOBER 288 PP
234 X 156 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8995 3
€16.99 £14.99
Rory’s Story RORY O’CONNOR
AUTHOR
Rory O’Connor is a stand- up comedian and the mastermind behind the phenomenally successful THE TRUE STORY OF THE ARDUOUS JOURNEY Rory’s Stories. From its OF THE FUNNY MAN BEHIND THE SOCIAL modest beginnings as a MEDIA PHENOMENON, RORY’S STORIES Facebook account where Rory would share anecdotes, Nobody thought Rory O’Connor would make it – written off skits and observations as ‘thick’ at school, he struggled to find a career he felt he about life as a GAA could succeed in. When a hot tip led to a win on the horses supporter, today it is one it was the beginning of a dangerous spiral into a gambling of the biggest social media pages in the country and addiction that gnawed away at his self-esteem even further. Rory has published two How did the man who thought he had nothing to live for previous books of the best go on to become a stand-up comedian selling out venues of Rory’s Stories with Gill Books. around Ireland and reaching 800,000 people through his social media platforms? This is Rory’s Story. Told with his trademark humour, this straight-talking memoir is a book for anyone who wants to be inspired by an ordinary man’s mental health journey.
11 GIFT
OCTOBER 240 PP
136 X 196 MM SOFTBACK, FLEXI
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 9018 8
€14.99 £12.99
Oh My God, What a Complete Diary 2021 EMER MCLYSAGHT AND SARAH BREEN THE ESSENTIAL DIARY FOR EVERY AISLING – PLAN YOUR WEEKS, PRIORITISE GOALS AND NEVER FORGET ANOTHER BIRTHDAY! AUTHORS If there’s one word to describe Aisling, it’s ‘organised’, and Emer McLysaght has with this little book her creators Emer McLysaght and Sarah worked extensively in Breen are providing Aislings everywhere with the perfect journalism and radio. She writes a column for The tool to stay on top of things. Sunday Business Post. She Each month kicks off with an Aisling-tastic inspirational lives in Dublin and drives quote, with each week laid out so you can tell how many a Nissan Micra, like a good Aisling. baby showers you have or when your car tax is due. There’s Sarah Breen’s background also a space to write out attainable goals. Do you want to is in print journalism, take up Zumba? Or learn ‘Maniac 2000’ on the tin whistle? specifically magazines. She Get out your Good Pen and write it down. And then you get lives in Dublin and dreams to tick it off, which is really the only reason to make a list in of the day Oasis will reunite. the first place. Once you get into the habit, you won’t be able Together they have written to imagine your life without it, sort of like how ludicrous the three books in the award- world would be without smartphones or Dolmio Stir In! winning, No. 1 bestselling Aisling series, the fourth of It’s perfect for self-gifting, Kris Kindle gifting … and pick one which will be published in up for Maj’s Christmas stocking too … there’s hope for us all! Autumn 2021. 12 GIFT
SEPTEMBER 224 PP
214 X 182 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8874 1
€19.99 £17.99
The Homekeeper’s Diary 2021 FRANCIS BRENNAN
AUTHOR THE NEW DIARY FROM IRELAND’S FAVOURITE HOME MANAGEMENT EXPERT! Francis Brennan is a national treasure and the Francis Brennan is known across the country for his bestselling author of It’s impeccable taste and high standards in homemaking, so the Little Things, Counting there’s no better man to help you out throughout the year My Blessings, Book of with advice on cleaning, getting organised, gardening, Household Management and A Gentleman Abroad. cookery and all other aspects of household management. He fronts one of Ireland’s Peppered throughout with hilarious anecdotes from his most popular TV shows, At Your Service, where experiences in the hotel trade, this beautiful desk diary his wit and charm have will inform readers on the practical measures needed to endeared him to a mass ensure domestic bliss in 2021! of fans across the country, as well as popular travel shows. Together with his brother John, he is co-owner of the five-star Park Hotel Kenmare.
13 LIFESTYLE
SEPTEMBER 320 PP
228 X 170 MM HARDBACK
IRELAND AND UK 978 0 7171 8936 6
€22.99 £19.99
The Switch AMANDA BYRAM
AUTHOR
Amanda Byram is a world-famous television presenter who began her TV career co-hosting Ireland’s THE GROWN-UP GUIDE TO A HAPPIER, first ever breakfast show, HEALTHIER YOU Ireland AM. Her career in At 47, Amanda Byram is in the shape of her life, both broadcasting has spanned over two decades, including mentally and physically, but for over two decades she shows such as The Big was trapped in a cycle of yo-yo dieting and self-criticism, Breakfast, Total Wipeout, convinced that unless she was ‘perfect’ she wouldn’t be The Swan, Dancing with the happy or worthy. By the time she reached her 40th birthday, Stars and Food Unwrapped. she was exhausted … something had to change. She is the CEO and owner of sportswear brand Body The Switch is a distillation of all the simple and life- By Byram. Amanda has also changing techniques, tips and tricks she used to get herself found time to qualify as a Level 3 Personal Trainer off the ‘perfection treadmill’ once and for all. She shares how and extensively study to silence the critical internal voices that hold us back, and both nutrition coaching how to ditch diets for good and eat and exercise in a way and Neuro Linguistic that will give you power, not problems. Programming techniques. Switch to a balanced lifestyle where food, fitness, family, friends and self-care are all in sync and discover the happiest and healthiest version of yourself!
14 COOKERY
DECEMBER 160 PP
216 X 135 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 9022 5
€12.99 £10.99
The Daly Dish Diary GINA AND KAROL DALY
AUTHORS
Gina and Karol Daly live A GORGEOUS MEAL PLANNER FROM THE in Meath with their two AUTHORS OF IRELAND’S FASTEST-SELLING children. Together they also run The Bitch Box. Their HIT COOKBOOK, THE DALY DISH first cookbook, The Daly Get your weight loss goals on track with this inspirational Dish, is the fastest-selling planner from the people who brought you the phenomenal cookbook in Ireland. cookbook, The Daly Dish. This stylish food diary will allow you to chart your weekly progress as you log details of your meals and weight, alongside motivational quotes, new recipes and cooking tips from a pair who know what they’re talking about, having lost almost 10 stone between them. Full of practical advice for setting targets, maintaining focus and achieving results, this handbag-friendly planner will help you stay on course to a healthier you.
15 COOKERY
OCTOBER 320 PP
247 X 189 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8978 6
€22.99 £19.99
Midweek Meals NEVEN MAGUIRE
AUTHOR
Neven Maguire is Ireland’s favourite chef. He has sold over 100,000 cookbooks in NEVEN IS BACK WITH EASY, EVERYDAY Ireland, among them The DINNERS TO INSPIRE YOU MONDAY TO Nation’s Favourite Food FRIDAY! Fast! which won an Irish Book Award and Neven Even if you like to cook, getting dinner on the table Maguire’s Baby and Toddler Monday to Friday can be a daily drag. But not any longer! Cookbook, which won the Neven Maguire’s fantastic new book will inspire you to Maternity and Infant Best create real, fast and delicious family food – all ready to eat Family Cookbook award. A in jig time. regular on RTÉ television, he lives in Blacklion, Co. Chapters include ‘Low and Slow’ for when you have time Cavan with his family, where to plan ahead, ‘Cupboard’s Bare’ for when you don’t, he runs the perennially popular MacNean House ‘One-Pan Dinners’ for quick and easy soups and stir fries and Restaurant and his and ‘Supermarket Sweep’ for when you can pick up an Cookery School. ingredient or two on your way home. This family-friendly, modern cookbook will inspire you every day and soon become your new best friend in the kitchen.
16 COOKERY
OCTOBER 362 PP
150 X 225 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8984 7
€24.99 £22.99
The Joy of Food RORY O’CONNELL
AUTHOR
Rory O’Connell is founder of The Ballymaloe Cookery School with his sister A BOOK FOR EVERY FOOD LOVER’S HOME Darina Allen and one of its This is the book Rory O’Connell was born to write. Not only most-loved teachers. He worked for many years with a collection of good things to eat, showcasing the best of Myrtle Allen as chef at The Irish seasonal produce from Rustic Chicken, Swiss Chard Ballymaloe House Hotel in and Tarragon Tart to Blackberry and Sweet Geranium Posset, Cork as well as with Alice The Joy of Food is also a celebration of everything Rory is Waters at Chez Panisse passionate about: first-rate ingredients, simple and respectful in California. In his thirty years of teaching he has cooking techniques and the absolute pleasure that comes taught many of the current from enjoying and sharing the result. stars of the British and Irish Accompanying the recipes are Rory’s charming original cooking scene: Thomasina Miers, Rachel Allen and illustrations and personal essays in praise of everything from Stevie Parle. hazelnuts to the humble hen. The Joy of Food is, quite simply, a book for every food lover’s home.
17 NATURE-WRITING
SEPTEMBER 386 PP
216 X 135 MM HARDBACK
IRELAND ONLY 978 0 7171 8797 3
€19.99 £17.99
Thirty-Two Words for Field MANCHÁN MAGAN
AUTHOR A LYRICAL REMINDER OF IRELAND’S LOST Manchán Magan is a writer WORDS THAT OFFER A DIFFERENT WAY OF and documentary-maker. SEEING THE WORLD He has written numerous The Irish language has thirty-two words for field. Among books on his travels and two novels. He writes them are: occasionally for The Irish Geamhar – a field of corn-grass Times, reports on travel for various radio programmes, Tuar – a field for cattle at night and has presented dozens of documentaries on issues of Réidhleán – a field for games or dancing world culture. He lives in an oak wood, with bees, hens Cathairín – a field with a fairy-dwelling in it and veg, in a grass-roofed house near Lough Lene, Co. The richness of a language closely tied to the natural Westmeath. landscape offered our ancestors a more magical way of seeing the world. Before we cast old words aside, let us consider the sublime beauty and profound oddness of the ancient tongue that has been spoken on this island for almost 2,000 years. In Thirty-Two Words for Field, Manchán Magan meditates on these words – and the nuances of a way of life that is vanishing with them.
18 IRISH INTEREST
OCTOBER 272 PP
234 X 156 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8985 4
€19.99 £17.99
That Place We Call Home JOHN CREEDON
AUTHOR
John Creedon is a AN ABSORBING NON-FICTION DEBUT broadcaster with RTÉ Radio FROM ONE OF IRELAND’S NATIONAL as host of The John Creedon BROADCASTING TREASURES Show. He has also presented multiple television series John Creedon has always been fascinated by place names, on RTÉ of road trips across from when he was a young boy growing up in Cork City to Ireland showcasing Ireland’s travelling around Ireland making his popular television history and geography, show. In this brilliant new book, he digs beneath the surface along with some lesser- known stories of the areas of familiar place names, peeling back the layers of meaning he visits. He lives in Cork. behind them to reveal stories about the nature of the land of Erin and the people who walked it before us. Travel the highways, byways and boreens of Ireland with John and become absorbed in the place names such as 'The Land of Robins', 'Patrick’s Bed', 'The Eagles Nest', 'Hidden Treasure' and 'The Valley of the Crazy'. All hold clues to help uncover our past and make sense of that place we call home, feeding both mind and soul along the way. That Place We Call Home is an absorbing non-fiction debut from one of Ireland’s broadcasting national treasures.
19 NATURE-WRITING/ MEMOIR
OCTOBER 326 PP
216 X 135 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 9021 8
€14.99 £12.99
Wildwoods RICHARD NAIRN
AUTHOR
Richard Nairn is an ecologist and writer who has spent a lifetime studying ONE MAN, ONE SMALL PATCH OF WILD nature. He is an advocate NATURE, ONE STORY OF HOPE of nature conservation and lectures regularly. During Richard Nairn has spent a lifetime studying – and learning his career he has worked from – nature. When an opportunity arose for him to buy as a nature reserve warden a small woodland filled with mature native trees beside and was the first Director of BirdWatch Ireland. He a fast-flowing river, he set about understanding all its is a scientific advisor to moods and seasons, discovering its wildlife secrets and Woodlands of Ireland and learning how to manage it properly. the author of numerous books. Wildwoods is a fascinating account of his journey over a typical year. Along the way, he uncovers the ancient roles of trees in Irish life, he examines lost skills such as coppicing and he explores new uses of woodlands for forest schools, foraging and rewilding. Ultimately, Wildwood inspires all of us to pay attention to what nature can teach us.
20 HISTORY
OCTOBER 496 PP
234 X 156 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8973 1
€24.99 £22.99
Saving the State STEPHEN COLLINS AND CIARA MEEHAN
AUTHORS A TIMELY HISTORY OF FINE GAEL THROUGH Stephen Collins is an Irish ITS LEADERS, FROM MICHAEL COLLINS TO Times columnist and former LEO VARADKAR Political Editor. One of the most distinctive and When Fine Gael entered a coalition government with Fianna respected voices in Irish Fáil in 2020 the party did what would have been unthinkable journalism, he is the author for its forefathers who fought and won a bitter civil war to of numerous books, notably establish the institutions of an independent Irish state almost Breaking the Mould: How the PDs Changed Irish a century earlier. Politics. Told through the lens of its leaders and Taoisigh, Saving Ciara Meehan is Reader in the State is the fascinating story of the wilderness years and History and an Associate Dean at the University of the achievements in government, the defeats and crises, the Hertfordshire. A leading partnerships and the leadership upheavals that have shaped historian of the Fine Gael Fine Gael over the decades. party, she is the author of The Cosgrave Party: This book is essential reading for anyone interested in a History of Cumann na understanding how Fine Gael came to be the party it is today nGaedheal (2010) and A and the role that it played in shaping modern Ireland. Just Society for Ireland? 1964-1987 (2013).
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SEPTEMBER 96 PP
376 X 277 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8896 3
€24.99 £22.99
The Great Irish Farm Book DARRAGH MCCULLOUGH
AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR EVERYTHING YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT IRISH FARMS! Darragh McCullough is a journalist, broadcaster Did you know that there are almost 2,000,000 pigs in and farmer specialising Ireland? in agricultural and rural affairs. He is the longest- And that sheep have rectangular pupils, which means they serving presenter on RTÉ have amazing vision? television’s Ear to the Ground programme. He Would you believe only 10 per cent of the milk produced in lives on a farm in Co. Meath Ireland is consumed here? with his wife and children. And that hens are pregnant for 21 days, but a horse can be Sally Caulwell is a Dublin- based illustrator, designer pregnant for up to 345 days? and mother. A graduate of How about the fact that despite our love of spuds, grass the National College of Art and Design, she previously is Ireland’s top crop, covering 3,700,000 hectares, while illustrated Humanology by potatoes cover only 9,000 hectares? Professor Luke O’Neill. From the farmer’s day to the changing seasons, from animals and crops to machinery and technology, and from ancient times to the modern day, The Great Irish Farm Book will take you on a fascinating journey through an Irish farm.
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Mr Gray is a very seriousSEPTEMBER man who THE DEAD ZOO owns a very old museum full of stuffed animals. He has strict rules in the Dead32 PP Zoo: THE NO talking! NO laughing! NO running about! 235 X 280 MM DEAD And definitely NO touching the animals! You see, Mr Gray doesn’t like childrenHARDBACK very much. ZOO He prefers the company of his stuffed animals. So, when a real live mouse decides to move into theWORLD, Dead Zoo, Mr ALL Gray is LANGUAGES determined that she must go. That is, until he needs her help …
Get ready for a timeless story of fun978 and friendship 0 7171 from 8972 4 Peter Donnelly the much-loved author of the President books! €14.99 £12.99 THE
Author of TH’E PRESIDENTPRESIDENTS’S www.gillbooks.ie GLASSES TheISBN 978-0-7171-8972-4 Dead Zoo
Cover design by www.grahamthew.com CHILDREN’S Peter Donnelly PETER DONNELLYCover illustrations © Peter Donnelly SURPRISE
AUTHOR PETER DONNELLY IS BACK WITH ANOTHER Peter Donnelly is an Irish INSTANT CLASSIC – MEET MR GRAY AND HIS author and award-winning illustrator. His debut picture DEAD ZOO book The President’s Mr Gray is a very serious man. And he is in charge of a very Glasses was a No. 1 bestseller and his second old, very serious museum filled to the brim with stuffed book The President’s Cat animals. won the Children’s Book of the Year at the Irish Book Mr Gray does not like people. He does not like children. In Awards. Peter lives and fact, he is most at home with things that are stuffed. works in Dublin. So when a real live mouse decides to move into the Dead Zoo, Mr Gray is determined that she must go. That is, until he needs her help … Another instant classic from the creator of the award- winning President picture book series.
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OCTOBER 64 PP
222 X 292 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8998 4
€12.99 £10.99
The Great Big Irish Annual 2021
AN ANNUAL OF ALL THINGS IRISH FOR CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS EVERYWHERE! A look back at the big events of the very strange year that was 2020 – from coronavirus to viral jokes and home- schooling fun. How will you do in the Big Quiz of the Year? Were you watching out for wacky weather? Have you written your Toy Show wishlist? Crammed full of trivia, quizzes, games and fascinating facts, this year’s annual will also include an interview with super scientist Luke O’Neill. This definitive bumper book of the year covers all the unusual things that happened in 2020, as well as history, sport, jokes, riddles and pages for you to fill in your own record of the very strange year gone by. The Great Big Irish Annual 2020 will be on the top of Christmas lists in every home!
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OCTOBER 32 PP
280 X 240 MM HARDBACK
IRELAND AND UK 978 0 7171 9019 5
€16.99 £14.99
The Chill Skill NIALL BRESLIN
AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR
Niall Breslin (Bressie) is an Irish musician and BRESSIE’S THIRD PICTURE BOOK HELPS producer. He has a master’s CHILDREN MANAGE ANGER WHEN THINGS degree in Mindfulness DON’T GO THEIR WAY Based Interventions from UCD. His memoir, Me and When Sam’s mum takes her phone back, Sam begins to feel My Mate Jeffrey, was a No. 1 really cross … bestseller. Niall presents the popular Where is My Mind? So Grandad teaches her a breathing technique which puts mental health podcast. out the angry flames that are making her feel hot and Previous books in this bothered. It really works and soon Sam is feeling much picture book series are The better – and enjoying a great day at the beach with her Magic Moment and Take family. Five, illustrated by Sheena Dempsey. The Chill Skill equips children with another really useful Emma Proctor is from mindfulness tool from Bressie and is beautifully illustrated Wiltshire. She graduated in by Emma Proctor. Illustration from Middlesex University. She is also the illustrator of Toby and Tabitha by Alexander Bar.
25 CHILDREN’S Pigín’s Unexpected Adventure Kathleen Watkins Join Pigín on a OCTOBER wonderful sightseeing tour of London! 32 PP Pigín’s When Pigín holds one balloon too many at the fairies’ party in 265 X 260 MM Unexpected Howth, up, up, up in the air he goes! Luckily, the Green Bird is HARDBACK flying overhead, so the captain of the plane pulls him aboard and Adventure Pigín is off on an unexpected WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES adventure. On landing in London, Pigín 978 0 7171 8379 1 enjoys visiting the sights: a trip to Buckingham Palace, a ride on the River Thames and even a go €14.99 £12.99 around the London Eye!
But best of all is finding Nanakit waiting for him and discovering Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs there’s no place like home! Pigín’s Unexpected www.gillbooks.ie ISBN 978-0-7171-8379-1 Adventure Kathleen Watkins Cover design by www.grahamthew.com CHILDREN’S Cover illustrations by Margaret Anne Suggs Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs KATHLEEN
PiginGoestoLondon_PLC.indd 1 WATKINS 23/06/2020 11:33
AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR JOIN PIGÍN ON AN UNEXPECTED TRIP – ALL THE WAY TO LONDON Kathleen Watkins is a well-known harpist and Pigín is enjoying a wonderful summer party at the fairies’ folk singer and was the first place behind Howth Castle when he holds one balloon too continuity announcer to many, and up into the air he goes! appear on screen on Telefís Éireann’s launch night in Luckily, the Green Bird is flying overhead and the captain 1960. She was married to manages to pull Pigín in the cockpit window. And so his the broadcaster Gay Byrne unexpected adventure begins … and lived for many years in Howth where the Pigín Pigín enjoys visiting the sights in London: a trip to stories are set. Buckingham Palace, a ride on the River Thames and even a Margaret Anne Suggs go around the London Eye. What a wonderful time he has! was born and raised in the American deep South, but But when he sees Nanakit waiting for him at Dublin airport moved to Dublin to study at he realises there’s no place like home. the National College of Art and Design. She teaches in the Illustration department at Ballyfermot College of Further Education. She lives in Co. Dublin, near the sea, with her husband, sons and cat. 26 CHILDREN’S
SEPTEMBER 160 PP
216 X 156 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8967 0
€11.99 £10.99
The Friendship Fairies LUCY KENNEDY
AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR LUCY KENNEDY’S FRIENDSHIP FAIRIES ARE Lucy Kennedy is an BACK WITH BRAND NEW ADVENTURES! Irish radio and television presenter. She hosts The Summer is over and it’s time for Emme, Holly and Jess to Colm and Lucy Show on go back to school. Emme is nervous about her new school, Radio Nova and Living Belle-Spell Castle. She doesn’t know anyone and misses her with Lucy on Virgin Media. sisters. Holly and Jess still have a lot to learn at the Magic She lives in Dublin with Manor, but lessons are getting harder. her husband and three Will Emme ever make new friends? Will Holly ever stop children. using silly disguises? And will Jess ever learn to listen? But Phillip Cullen grew up most importantly, will the friendship fairies get to meet the in Dublin and studied classical animation at unicorns and dragon and join the party at Sir Prize’s castle? Ballyfermot College. He is This charming, beautifully told story reunites children’s currently living in Japan favourite Lucy Kennedy with superb illustrator Phillip with his wife. Cullen for another wonderful adventure that kids will adore.
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SEPTEMBER 160 PP
216 X 156 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 7901 5
€12.99 £10.99
The Accidental Adventures of Onion O’Brien: The Secret THE THIRD CHILDREN’S BOOK FROM ONE OF Scientist IRELAND’S BEST-LOVED COMEDIANS JASON BYRNE Onion and the gang are at it again. This time they’ve stumbled across a Russian scientist at an old folks’ home whose crazy experiments are causing all kinds of confusion AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR in Ballinalud. Suddenly there are old people acting Jason Byrne is one of strangely all over suburbia, power cuts and People in Black Ireland’s most popular (PIBs) menacing the locals. Not even The Ferg and Judge, comedians and he has a the local guards, can figure it out. It’s up to the Five O's to huge international career solve the mystery, preferably before dinnertime. as a stand-up comedian and many television credits to The Secret Scientist is the third accidental adventure for his name, including Wild Onion O’Brien and his gang of friends, the Five O's. This Things on Sky One. hilarious story from the zany brain of one of Ireland’s Oisín McGann is a writer greatest funny men will be adored by all kids with a zest for and illustrator who has produced dozens of books, fun. including Headbomz: Wreckin’ Yer Head, the Mad Grandad series, The Forbidden Files, as well as a whole bunch of critically acclaimed novels. 28 CHILDREN’S ONION O’BRIEN The ADVENTURES
ACCIDENTAL tal SEPTEMBER cciden ONION O’BRIEN IS The A 224 PP URES IN TROUBLE – AGAIN! of NT \ FIVE O’S E \ OF This time216 he and X the 135 rest MMof the V DESTRUCTION D are trying to STOP the A of the VALLEY, the local waste ground ON PAPERBACK RONALD NI where they hang out. But Mayor O BUMP has other ideas. EN HEAD OF NED BELLY i WORLD, ALL LANGUAGESTHE O’BR F As if things weren’t BAD ENOUGH, there’s THE HEAD O a NEW 978TEACHER 0 7171 who’s acting8952 very 6 LY SUSPICIOUSLY. The Five O’s can find out his NED BEL secret if they WIN the SCHOOL TALENT €9.99 £8.99 ‘Madcap adventure that will CONTEST, but there’s only ONE PROBLEM – appeal to children with a nose they are completely TALENTLESS. for mischief.’ EVENING ECHO
Then there’s the DISCOVERY of the HEAD OF NED BELLY, and the local legend that claims he had HIDDEN TREASURE . . .
Will the FIVE O’SThe manage to OUTWIT Mayor Ronald Bump, and the NEW TEACHER, and SOLVE the MYSTERYAccidental of the HEAD OF NED BELLY, JASON and SAVE their PRECIOUS VALLEY? BYRNE ‘Anyone who has been a child in Ireland will love this book’ RYAN TUBRIDY www.gillbooks.ie Adventures of Onion J E Jacket design by www.grahamthew.com AILLU ANN Cover illustrations by Oisín McGann SSTRA cG N CHILDREN’S OTED BY BIYN MR Author images by Ruth Medjber N OIS O’Brien: HeadofNedBelly_PB.indd 1 The Head of 25/06/2020 17:08 PAPERBACK EDITION OF THE SECOND BOOK Ned Belly IN JASON’S BYRNE’S POPULAR CHILDREN’S BOOK SERIES JASON BYRNE Onion O’Brien is in trouble – again. This time, he and the rest of the Five O's are trying to stop the destruction of the AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR Valley, the local waste ground where they hang out. But Jason Byrne is one of Mayor Ronald Bump has other ideas – he wants to build Ireland’s most popular new apartments, and he sets local guards The Ferg and comedians and he has a Judge on the children. huge international career as a stand-up comedian and And there’s a new teacher who’s acting very suspiciously. many television credits to The Five O's can find out his secret if they manage to win his name, including Wild the School Talent Contest. There’s only one problem – they Things on Sky One. are completely talentless. Oisín McGann is a writer and illustrator who has Oh, and there’s also the discovery of the head of Ned produced dozens of books, Belly, and the local legend that claims he knows where the including Headbomz: treasure is hidden … Wreckin’ Yer Head, the Mad Grandad series, The Will the Five O's manage to outwit The Ferg and Judge, and Forbidden Files, as well as Ronald Bump, and the new teacher, and solve the mystery of a whole bunch of critically acclaimed novels. the head of Ned Belly, and save their precious Valley? 29 CHILDREN’S JOHNNY SEXTON DREAMED OF GO, JOHNNY, GO! SEPTEMBER JOHNNY SEXTON BECOMING A RUGBY LEGEND FROM IRISH SPORTING LEGEND THE MOMENT 174HE WASPP BORN. GO, He enjoyed success from a young 198age, X playing 129 on MM school teams and donning the famous blue jersey HARDBACKof Leinster. There was one team he wanted to play for more than anything else: Ireland. JOHNNY, WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES But someone was standing in his 978way. 0 The 7171 Irish team8976 already 2 had a star fly-half in Ronan O’Gara
and he wasn’t ready to give up PAUL O’FLYNN €9.99his place. £8.99 So began one of the great rivalries of Irish sport. GO! Could Johnny go all the way and kick Ireland to Grand Slam glory?
Go, Johnny, Go! is the incredible story of how Johnny Sexton Go,became oneJohnny, of the greatest Go, Johnny, Go! follows guidelines provided by the rugby players of all time. Dyslexia Association of Ireland (www.dyslexia.ie) Go! www.gillbooks.ie PAUL ISBN 978-0-7171-8976-2 PAUL O’FLYNN O’FLYNN Cover design by www.grahamthew.com CHILDREN’S Cover illustratiobn by Tomasz Usyk
AUTHOR GoJohnnyGo.indd 1 08/07/2020 15:21 Paul O’Flynn is an RTÉ News and Sport presenter THE PERFECT READ FOR RUGBY-CRAZY KIDS and journalist. A graduate AND RELUCTANT READERS of DCU with a BA in Journalism and an MA in Johnny Sexton dreamed of becoming a rugby legend from International Relations, the moment he was born. He enjoyed success from an early he is also currently an ages, from playing on school teams to donning the famous associate lecturer at his blue jersey of Leinster. There was one team he wanted to alma mater. He is a keen play for more than anything else: Ireland. sportsperson and amateur swimmer, and in 2018 he But someone was standing in his way. The Irish team was the winner of the Liffey already had a star fly-half, and he wasn’t ready to give up Swim. his place. So began one of the great rivalries of Irish sport. Could Johnny go all the way to kick Ireland to Grand Slam glory? Go, Johnny, Go is the incredible story of how Johnny Sexton became one of the gretest rugby players of all times.
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SEPTEMBER LITTLE LIBRARY WELCOME TO THE FIFTH BOOK IN YOUR LITTLE LIBRARY. WHEN YOUR COLLECTION IS COMPLETE YOU’LL HAVE A LITTLE LIBRARY –32 AND BIGPP KNOWLEDGE!
Discover the FIRST247 FEMALE X 189 PRESIDENT MM MARY ROBINSON A VOICE FOR FAIRNESS of Ireland, MARYHARDBACK ROBINSON!
Mary Robinson grew up withWORLD, four brothers ALL – something LANGUAGES which gave her an interest in women’s rights from a young age! She was a brilliant student and worked hard, becoming the youngest professor of law in978 Ireland. 0 From 7171 law to8993 politics, 9 the presidency to the United Nations, Mary has spent her life fighting for equality, human rights€9.99 and climate £8.99 justice.
Get ready to be inspired …
JOHN & FATTI BURKE Little Library Book 5 Mary
www.gillbooks.ie ISBN 978-0-7171-8993-9Robinson
Cover design by grahamthew.com CHILDREN’S JOHNCover illustrations by Fatti Burke AND FATTI JOHN & FATTI BURKE BURKE
MaryRobinson-cover1.indd 1 30/06/2020 16:53 DISCOVER THE LIFE OF MARY ROBINSON – AUTHORS IRELAND’S FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT! Kathi ‘Fatti’ Burke is an Irish illustrator. She lives in Mary Robinson was the first female president of Ireland and Lisbon. has spent her life fighting for equality, human rights and John Burke is Fatti’s dad. climate justice. He is a retired primary In 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, school teacher and principal. He lives in the highest civilian honour awarded by the United States. In Waterford. presenting the award, President Barack Obama said: Together they also created Mary Robinson learned early on what it takes to make the award-winning, sure all voices are heard. bestselling series of books Irelandopedia, Historopedia Today, as an advocate for the hungry and the hunted, and Foclóiropedia. the forgotten and the ignored, Mary Robinson has not only shone a light on human suffering but illuminated a better future for our world. The latest book in Gill’s Little Library collection of Irish heroes.
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OCTOBER 144 PP
198 X 129 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 9023 2
€14.99 £12.99
One for Everyone KATHLEEN WATKINS
AUTHOR MORE POEMS BELOVED BY Kathleen Watkins is a KATHLEEN WATKINS well-known harpist and folk singer and was the first Kathleen Watkins returns to charm us all once again with continuity announcer to a wonderful selection of poetry. These are the verses that appear on screen on Telefís Éireann’s launch night in have comforted and consoled her over the past year, that 1960. She was married to the she has reached for again and again. The poems offer broadcaster Gay Byrne. This solace in a difficult time, bringing the reader away from our is her second anthology of own world and into a place filled with beautiful words and poetry. images. Featuring poems by Eavan Boland, Derek Walcott, Carol Ann Duffy and W.B. Yeats, this is the perfect collection for anyone with an appreciation of the written word.
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OCTOBER 320 PP
234 X 156 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES CROWDED 978 0 7171 9026 3 HOUSE
€16.99 £14.99 COMING OCTOBER 2020
Crowded House FRANK GREANEY
AUTHOR
Frank Greaney is an THE COMPELLING STORY OF HOW A FAMILY award-winning journalist UNDER PRESSURE TURNED ON ITSELF WITH and broadcaster. As Courts FATAL CONSEQUENCES Correspondent for Newstalk and Today FM, he has In June 2017, a woman out picnicking in the Wicklow covered some of the most Mountains stumbled upon something in a ditch that would shocking cases to come set in motion a chain of events that horrified the nation. It before the courts in recent years, including the Graham was the first of fifteen dismembered body parts belonging Dwyer murder trial, the to retired hospital worker Patricia O’Connor. Belfast rape trial and the harrowing murder of Ana Kieran Greene, the father of three of Patricia’s Kriégel. grandchildren, later handed himself in, confessing to beating her to death in the home they shared in what he said was an act of self-defence. He also confessed to dismembering her and disposing of her remains but later changed his story, implicating several members of Patricia’s household, including her husband and daughter. In this nuanced and meticulous account of a deeply disturbing crime, journalist Frank Greaney uncovers the story behind the gruesome murder of Patricia O’Connor, and looks at who Patricia really was through exclusive follow-up interviews with other members of her family. 33 HUMOUR
NOVEMBER 176 PP
245 X 175 MM PAPERBACK WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES WATERFORD 978 0 7171 8891 8 WHISPERS NEWS
€16.99 £14.99 2020 COMING NOVEMBER 2020 Waterford Whispers News 2020 COLM WILLIAMSON
ALL THE NEWS, WATERFORD WHISPERS AUTHOR STYLE Colm Williamson created Waterford Whispers News Waterford Whispers News 2020 is the eighth annual from in 2009 when he was Ireland’s leading online satirical site, featuring the funniest unemployed. Though it stories of the year, including the latest on COVID-19, began as a hobby, with Colm Donald Trump and all the goings-on at Leinster House. sharing stories with family Read all about the big news stories of 2020, Waterford and friends, his unique brand of topical, distinctly Whispers style! Irish satire quickly attracted Packed with brilliant satire, sharp wit and insightful social thousands of fans. Now, commentary, Ireland’s answer to The Onion is now a WWN has over 570,000 Facebook followers, and worldwide phenomenon and a must-read in an era when the an average of 2 million news has never been more unpredictable. page views on the website every month. Colm runs WWN from his home in Co. Waterford.
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OCTOBER 144 PP
234 X 156 MM HARDBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 9020 1
€19.99 £17.99
A Dictionary of Hiberno- English third edition TERENCE PATRICK DOLAN PROFESSOR TERRY DOLAN’S CLASSIC HIBERNO-ENGLISH DICTIONARY RETURNS AUTHOR FOR A NEW GENERATION WITH AN INTRODUCTION FROM BLINDBOY Dr Terence Patrick Dolan was Emeritus Professor A Dictionary of Hiberno-English is the leading reference of English at University authority on Hiberno-English – the form of English College Dublin. A well- commonly spoken in Ireland – and it celebrates the unique known broadcaster and guest lecturer, he published way in which Irish people use English. Distinctly Irish and travelled extensively, words and phrases are recorded here, for example: eejit, speaking about both pass-remarkable and cuala-buala. Hiberno-English and Old and Middle English T.P. Dolan’s seminal dictionary has established its pre- language and literature eminent position as the leading reference authority on and was regarded as the Hiberno-English. This edition is introduced to a new pre-eminent authority on generation by Blindboy Boatclub, one of Ireland’s leading Hiberno-English. satirists and podcasters.
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AUGUST 232 PP
235 X 165 MM PAPERBACK
WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8946 5
€12.99 £11.99
One Day at a Time Diary 2021 ABBY WYNNE
AUTHOR MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT WITH THIS Abby Wynne is a INSPIRATIONAL JOURNAL psychotherapist with a master’s degree in science, Open this diary to discover the keys to your own unique accredited with the Irish happiness and wellbeing. Invite more joy and balance into Association of Counselling your life through the power of affirmations. and Psychotherapy (IACP). She is also a reiki and Many of us spend most of our life caught up in the details seichem master teacher, of the things we are doing without making enough time to and a qualified mindfulness reflect, to be grateful and to be inspired. This self-care diary practitioner. She is the author of Energy Healing is a commitment to ourselves, an opportunity to slow down and How to Be Well (Hay and think about who we are and what we want from life. House). This elegant journal will help you enjoy every moment of 2021 by exploring monthly themes such as awareness, grounding, happiness and creativity. It contains inspirational affirmations to ground you and help you reconnect to your inner wisdom.
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AUGUST 120 PP
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WORLD, ALL LANGUAGES 978 0 7171 8975 5
€19.99 £17.99
National Gallery of Ireland Diary 2021
A STUNNING DESK DIARY SHOWCASING THE FINEST TREASURES OF OUR NATIONAL GALLERY This beautifully illustrated diary contains some of the finest paintings from the National Gallery’s permanent collection. Featuring 56 carefully reproduced paintings in a week-to- view format, this diary highlights some of the stunning Irish and European works on view in the Gallery. The sumptuous cover shows Lady Lavery in an Evening Cloak by Sir John Lavery. Following the format and style of the popular 2020 edition, the National Gallery of Ireland Diary 2021 promises to be the must-have desk diary of the year.
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