Ireland Culture

Through the eyes of 12-year-old Lorraine, this haunting novel from the award-winning author of Hidden and Hush gives insight and understanding into a little-known part of history - the Irish potato famine.

In this David-and-Goliath story about Ireland’s role as prime real estate for the world’s largest tech multinationals, and the considerable impact it has had on us as individuals, investigative journalist Aoife Barry does a deep-dive into the butterfly effect the presence of tech companies has had on the nation and exposes the real-life consequences it has had on us as individuals.

Twenty essays on Irish women, historical and contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity and achieved great things. The subjects include Irish women from Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia O’Sullivan, covering stateswomen, artists, writers, activists and rebels of all kinds. Written by multi-award-winning author and first Laureate na nÓg (Irish Children’s Laureate) Siobhán Parkinson. Perfect for use in schools as well as for leisure listening, this collection celebrates the role of women in Ireland’s changing society.

Louie the Leprechaun was always in trouble. He was renowned for having the fartiest farts in his entire town! But they were so smelly he had no friends. Louie was a lonely Leprechaun. Can he win the national farting championship? Will he ever have a friend? Enjoy this charming Irish audiobook and find out! Laugh your way through this charming audiobook with this hilarious farting leprechaun story that both adults and kids can enjoy together.

Mr Chicken is travelling again, and this time he's off to Rome! 'Welcome to Rome' says Mr Chicken's guide, Federica. 'Climb aboard my Vespa and hold on to your hat!

Australia is big, but so is Mr Chicken. He can't wait to go everywhere, see everything and meet everyone. Luckily, a helpful marsupial from Tourist Information helps Mr Chicken organise his hectic itinerary.