A critical, conceptual, overview of the prose writings and criticism in Irish as presented in journals and newspapers of the twentieth century. It examines the literary column as a feature of Irish-language prose and journalistic writing of the period, which has proved to be a significant field of...
Price: €20.00 | Reference: 9781901176841
A collection of essays on the themes of reading and literacy in Irish, based on the proceedings of a Symposium on Reading in Irish in the Galway Gaeltacht 8-9 March 2002, organised by Róisín Ní Mhianáin, with sponsorship from The Arts Council, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Foras na Gaeilge and...
Price: €15.00 | Reference: 9781901176384
William Desmond's essay in intellectual autobiography is the fourth in a series of research papers commissioned by the Centre for Irish Studies at the NUI Galway."This idea of being in the middle or 'being between', of moving between different sets of extremities — between countries (Ireland and...
Price: €12.00 | Reference: 9780791422724
A collection of academic essays on uni-directional bilingualism which is now pervasive in Irish-speaking communities, and the manner in which it is having a detrimental effect on the viability of Irish as a communal language in the Gaeltacht."The editors of An Chonair Chaoch examine the language...
Price: €25.00 | Reference: 9781909907768
The author presents a comprehensive analysis of the cultural background and ideological framework of the most influential newspaper of the Language Revival period. It was hugely significant in literary, historical and cultural terms. Her extensive research is a major contribution to our...
Price: €30.25 | Reference: 9781901176452
Contributions to Modern Irish linguistics dedicated to Breandán Ó Buachalla in his 70th year. This is one field that Breandán specialised in over the years and inspired many of his students to develop an interest in the field.The essays are written by former students and ex-colleagues with...
Price: €30.00 | Reference: 9781901176681
Seosamh Mac Grianna's unfinished novel Dá mBíodh Ruball ar an Éan, has long been a point of debate among literary circles. The discussion can finally be put to rest now, with the publication of this novel Ruball an Éin, which finishes the novel.
Price: €10.00 | Reference: 1902420993
Best known for his fiction writing, Joe Steve Ó Neachtain is well-known and loved for his novels, short stories, poetry and plays as well as his long-running role in TG4’s soap Ros na Rún. In this collection, however, - lectures, speeches, and talks give over the past twenty years – Joe Steve...
Price: €10.00 | Reference: 9781909367715
A look at the life and works of Seán Ó Ríordáin, thirty years after his death. This is a collection of talks broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta in commemoration of the poet, covering many themes. This book was published with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, Cork County Council and University...
Price: €12.00 | Reference: 9781905560318
A new analysis of what we understand by the word ‘folklore'. Here, the author focuses on what he terms ‘the vernacular arts' and examines their history, their function, and their continuing role in twenty-first century Ireland, in depth. This book won first prize in the prose category in the...
Price: €15.00 | Reference: 9781905560677
