Grace O’Malley: The True Story of Ireland’s Pirate Queen
Grace O’Malley, the pirate queen of Connacht: her life at sea, her meeting with Elizabeth I and the castles where
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Writing Retreats in Ireland: Where to Go to Finish Your Book
Writing retreats in Ireland: residencies, cottages and courses where you can escape distractions and finally finish your book. Bonus: Download
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Irish Libraries: Free Services Most People Don’t Know About
Irish libraries offer far more than books: free ebooks, audiobooks, courses, newspapers and workspaces. Here’s what your library card unlocks.
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The Táin Explained: Ireland’s Great Epic in Plain English
The Táin explained in plain English: Queen Maeve, the Brown Bull of Cooley, Cú Chulainn’s stand and why this Irish
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How to Finish Your First Draft (and Stop Starting Over)
How to finish your first draft: silence your inner editor, set daily targets, plan just enough and push through the
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Reading Challenge Ideas to Shake Up Your Year
Fresh reading challenge ideas: themed months, Irish authors, books in translation and fun prompts to read more widely this year.
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The Seanchaí: Ireland’s Storytelling Tradition Explained
The seanchaí explained: who Ireland’s traditional storytellers were, how they kept folklore alive and where to hear storytelling today. Bonus:
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Winter Running: How to Keep Going When It’s Cold and Dark
Winter running made easier: what to wear, staying visible in the dark, running in rain and wind, and keeping motivated
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Hillwalking for Beginners: Gear, Safety and First Climbs
Hillwalking for beginners: the gear you need, mountain safety, reading the weather and the best easy first climbs in Ireland.
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