PJ Cunningham’s new book ‘Grassroots: The Second Half’ explores a gold mine of tales from the world of the GAA, spanning over 150 years. It follows the publication of a successful first volume last year. The stories are down to earth; some are heart breaking, others uplifting. One thing they all have in common is […]
Bringing forgotten stories of courage to light
An author who has published a book giving a voice to men and women of faith, said she believes their stories are very much relevant in today’s Ireland.
New book was a labour of love for Donegal translator
A DONEGAL woman who has just released a translation of a French memoir said the project was a labour of love. Anne Marie Faulkner, a translator from Moville, fell in love with the book when studying for her degree in Paris twenty years ago. The memoir, which tells the story of a boy growing up […]
Barber uses lockdown to write a book about democracy
FOR forty years, Gerry McKeever has been quietly listening to stories being shared in his barbershop on Letterkenny’s Main Street. Sports, politics and family life are common themes. Then there’s stories about affairs, engagements, and divorces, people’s children and their mothers-in-law. Last year during lockdown, Gerry had a light bulb moment: why not write a […]
Father (80) writes memoir for his young children
A CARRIGART man who fathered two children at the age of 70 and 75 has documented his life travels in a new book dedicated to his three children. Barney Carr (80) has lived a fascinating life. He was born in Southwest Philadelphia in 1940. When he was 20, he went to sea on an oil […]
Impact of climate change brought home by Maghery walk
A DONEGAL student spent much of his time during lockdown earlier this year writing a book on Ireland and climate change. Ben Harkin (19) from Termon is a second year Software and Electronics students at Queen’s University in Belfast. Writing the book ‘Time nor tide’ gave Ben something to focus on during lockdown. Advertisement “It […]
Gortahork artist dedicates book to father who died from Covid-19
A GORTAHORK artist is getting ready to release an illustrated book which she is dedicating to her father who sadly passed away from Covid-19. Maria Gasol is originally from Barcelona but has been living in Ireland for 16 years with her husband and two children. ‘The Zoo of Love’ is an illustrated book for adults […]
Donal Reid: Confessions of a Gaelic Footballer
‘Confessions of a Gaelic Footballer’, a book written by former Donegal senior footballer, Donal Reid, will be published next month.
Writer uses his own addiction experience to pen book
“The purpose of the book is to humanise and give a voice to people living on council estates at a time when they may feel not listened to.”
From football to metaphysics and spiritual psychology
A book by well-known Letterkenny man, Michael (Mickey) Murray, certainly grabbed my attention when it arrived in the post earlier this week.