The story of Big Maggie Polpin and her attempts to keep her family together after the death of her husband is an enduring theatre favourite. The dialogue crackles with hilarious, caustic putdowns as the indomitable Maggie deals wi…

In March 1920, the republican Lord Mayor of Cork, Tomas MacCurtain, was shot dead in his home. Blaming the RIC for his death, IRA members followed District Inspector Swanzy, believed to have ordered the killing, to his new posting…

When football players leave Ireland behind in the hopes of carving out a future in the professional game, they often end up plying their trade in the UK -competing for a chance in the Premier League, the Scottish Premiership, or t…

During the War of Independence, faced with an armed insurrection it couldn’t stop, the British government introduced increasingly harsh penalties for suspected republicans, including internment without trial. This led to the incar…

The Dublin-born dramatist, essayist, poet and novelist, Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (1854-1900), was as unconventional as he was brilliant. He studied at Trinity College, Dublin and at Magdalen College, Oxford, displaying…

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was a prolific dramatist, critic, essayist, pamphleteer and social reformer. The shy, idealistic Irishman separated himself from his opinionated public persona, and his eccentric alter ego and his w…

Irish novelist, short-story writer and poet, James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (1882-1941) is regarded as one of the greatest, most innovative literary talents of the twentieth century. Joyce revolutionised the structure of the moder…

William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) is considered to be one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century. A writer of verse since his teenage years, it was the publishing of The Wanderings of Oisin (1889) that brought him his first…

John Millington Synge's classic work set in Mayo. A mysterious traveller, Christy Mahon, arrives in the village believing he has killed his father. He is looked upon as a hero by the locals and falls in love with one of them, Pege…

A delightful and magnificently illustrated collection of tales that brings the Irish leprechaun to life for readers of all ages. Beautifully illustrated, ten charming original stories which are an ideal children's gift book. A col…

The Royal Irish Constabulary are often portrayed as the villains of the War of Independence in Ireland, Irishmen who betrayed their country by serving the British regime. No memorial has been raised in Ireland to those who died du…

Tom Kiely strode majestically through the Irish sporting scene, brushing aside all challengers, collecting championships by the score, smashing Irish, Scottish, British and European and world records on all sides. He created a bla…

The period from 1913 to 1923 in Ireland's history of rebellion, is undoubtedly the most significant. The period takes in the revival of interest in all things Irish around 1913, the heroic Easter Rising of 1916, the bloody War of …

Tadhg Barry was the last high-profile victim of the crown forces during the Irish War of Independence. A veteran republican, trade unionist, journalist, poet, GAA official and alderman on Cork Corporation, he was shot dead in Ball…

Create these easy-to-sew party dresses for children and girls 3 to 14. Dresses with full flared skirt have back and sleeve variations. Views A and B have a cut out back with elastic.

Children's easy-to-sew top, pants and shorts make a complete summer wardrobe for your kid to have. High-low top has straps and ruffle neckline. Pants and shorts have elastic waistband and side seam pockets.

Create these easy-to-sew Girls' and Boys sweatshirts and shorts for sizes 7-14. Pattern includes long and short sleeve sweatshirts and contrast shorts with elastic at waist.

A versatile robe with lace sleeves and hem band that can be worn by brides-to-be on their wedding day, thrown over a tee and jeans for a chic look, or worn casually around the house. A coordinating lace teddy completes this pack f…

Tops feature a front knot detail with pleats at shoulder. Tops include sleeve variations and invisible back zipper.

Relaxed fit button front shirt in two lengths features yoke, collar, and buttoned cuffs. Views A and C have side seam pockets.

Relaxed fit button front shirt in two lengths features yoke, collar, and buttoned cuffs. Views A and C have side seam pockets.

High-waisted fly front pants and shorts have front pleats and pockets. Views A and C have cuffs. Views B and C feature adjustable tabs at waist and front coin pocket.

Button-front skirts feature yokes and have length and hem variations. Skirts include front slant pockets or flap pockets with button closure.

Pleated skirt in three lengths comes with contoured waistband and side seam pockets. Skirt A has belt set in side seams. Skirt C has a pleated self tie.

Pleated skirt in three lengths comes with contoured waistband and side seam pockets. Skirt A has belt set in side seams. Skirt C has a pleated self tie.

Hooded parka in two lengths features side seam pockets, snaps or button closure and concealed zipper. View A has faux pocket flaps.

Jacket with shawl collar features side self-tie and patch pockets. Jacket sits below the waist. Shorts and pants have fly front, slash pockets and elastic at back.

Short or long sleeve button down shirt and high waisted wide leg pants with cutting line for shorts have pleats, pockets and fly front opening.

20" (51cm) plush bear with safety eyes and nose has contrast inner ears and feet. Dress and romper with hook and loop tape closure have banded necks and bias tape finished armholes; romper has elasticized leg edges. Hat options in…

Slouchy lined bags have indie style. Bucket bag with shoulder strap has pom pom and tassel charm; slouch shoulder bag has all-in-one loop closure. Sling bag with zipper has trimmed strap and pom pom and tassel charm. Rounded purse…