This dictionary contains all the terms necessary to help anyone practising Irish martial arts use the right Irish language terminology. With chapters on Archery, Boxing, Fencing, Judo and Wrestling,... More > this book covers most modern martial arts and enables practitioners to access the language without being experts in it.< Less
For centuries the Irish have been associated with a stick weapon called the Shillelagh. And for generations of Irishmen, the Shillelagh was a badge of honor - a symbol of their courage, their martial... More > prowess and their willingness to fight for their rights and their honor. In modern popular culture, the Shillelagh has acquired a less appealing image, one that attempts to declaw the Irish through negative racial stereotypes of the Victorian era, which depict the Irish as harmless club-weilding Leprecauns or drunken, half-witted brawlers. John Hurley’s illuminating study forever alters our view of this much maligned and misunderstood cultural icon by revealing the true martial arts culture of the Irish people, its history, evolution and decline and the resulting effects on the Shillelagh - the most powerful and controversial of Irish icons.< Less
Bring back a dying art while providing wonderful crocheted pieces for pleasure and profit.
Instructions that are so easy to understand that anyone can master these techniques, even if they have... More > never crocheted a single stitch!
If you've ever wanted to master this exquisite art, you'll find this detailed manual provides all the instructional guidance you'll need to make delicate and elegant crocheted pieces.
Although many may say that Irish crochet is a dying art, it's still a wonderful skill to master for those that love to create fine works of art from fine threads.
"Irish Crochet And How To Make It" is from the Priscilla crochet collection, and has been translated to today's modern English so that the reader can much better understand the instructions.
In this detailed, 75 page manual you'll learn…
Which materials are proper to use when creating your Irish crochet pieces.< Less
Bring back a dying art while providing wonderful crocheted pieces for pleasure and profit.
Instructions that are so easy to understand that anyone can master these techniques, even if they have... More > never crocheted a single stitch!
If you've ever wanted to master this exquisite art, you'll find this detailed manual provides all the instructional guidance you'll need to make delicate and elegant crocheted pieces.
Although many may say that Irish crochet is a dying art, it's still a wonderful skill to master for those that love to create fine works of art from fine threads.
"Irish Crochet And How To Make It" is from the Priscilla crochet collection, and has been translated to today's modern English so that the reader can much better understand the instructions.
In this detailed, 75 page manual you'll learn…
Which materials are proper to use when creating your Irish crochet pieces.< Less
The Irish Giants Poetry Chapbook combines poetry with photography made while journeying across the Emerald Isle. All poems, photography, and art contained within are by Laura Sweeney. Includes Haiku,... More > free form, and metered poems. Assembled by Avant Garde Books.< Less
The Irish Giants Poetry Chapbook combines poetry with photography made while journeying across the Emerald Isle. All poems, photography, and art contained within are by Laura Sweeney. Includes Haiku,... More > free form, and metered poems. Assembled by Avant Garde Books.< Less
Fine art inspired by Irish roots of course. The paintings created in rexent years all share importand bonds with Irish culture therefor have a distinct Irish nature in essance. AnnMarie and I are... More > happy to share this painted diary with all who care for the old land as well as the traditions of yesteryears. Enjoy and inow that we deeply appreciate your support.< Less
James J. Walsh M.D., Ph. D., Litt. D., etc. 255 pages.
If you think that the wet and wind of Ireland have generated only whiskey and war, prepare to be disillusioned. If you think the Gaels have been... More > an underachieving race, open these pages and be refuted. If the Irishman for you is a clumsy speaker and thinker, rightly the butt of the Englishman’s jests, think again. If you suppose that Ireland has been in history a net importer of culture, wisdom, learning and religion, initiative, art and music, stand corrected. If you are Irish, stand proud!< Less
