Irish history book publishers

Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road. Ronan colgan is the publishing director of the history press ireland and president of publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association. Founded in 1971, blackstaff press is deemed as one of the leading publishers. Blackhall publishing, founded in 1997 and based in dublin, is one of irelands leading independent nonfiction publishing houses. I was not disappointed and it was fun to read about a land that i had no idea i was descended from. Political book publishers book publishing directory. Tso ireland tso ireland provides comprehensive information management and publishing solutions for public and private sector clients. Edco publish primary and post primarysecondary textbooks, programmes, teachers resources, e books, revision books, exam papers and ancillary materials that comprehensively cover the irish. Despite this, the history of irish book publishing is a great read and deserves a place on any bookshelf. Pages in category book publishing companies of ireland. Since many childrens publishers only accept from agents, this list should save you hundreds of hours combing through the submission guidelines of every childrens publisher. Jun 12, 2014 list of irish publishers posted on june 12, 2014 by job if you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. They publish titles for the general public as well as academic books. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history.

Edco publish primary and post primarysecondary textbooks, programmes, teachers resources, ebooks, revision books, exam papers and ancillary materials that comprehensively cover the irish curriculum. Colourpoint books is one of irelands leading publishers publishing across a spectrum of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing field of transport history and heritage. The 30 childrens book publishers below all have one important thing in common. The oxford history of the irish book is a major new series that charts one of the most venerable book cultures in europe, from the earliest manuscript compilations to the flourishing book industries of the late twentieth century. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. Irish academic press has been at the forefront of academic publishing in ireland for almost forty years. The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv james h. With a focus on irish history, politics, literature and the arts, we aim to continue the high standards of the past well into the future. Tony farmar, author of the history of irish book publishing conor kostick, who contributed the final chapter to the history of irish book publishing if this were a david and goliath story, it. Digital publishers of irish history run by eoin purcell. Saving history, book by bookby elizabeth bernstein 31698 as thomas cahill tells it, the heavens did not part, hosts of angels did. We are ireland s oldest independent publishing house. The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.

Eyewitness to irish history peter berresford ellis, author john wiley. The irish story irish history articles, irish history. List of book publishing, magazine publishing, publishers association, publishing. The educational company of ireland edco, ireland s leading school book publisher for primary and postprimarysecondary schools. The history press ireland, dublin, ireland is just one of over 20,000 publishing company profiles in our database. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a response to the need felt by irish publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunities and solve problems which were of common concern to all. The educational company of ireland edco, irelands leading school book publisher for primary and postprimarysecondary schools. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink. Covering the full spectrum of genres and markets, we are the leading irishbased publisher. A simple, informative and engaging way of learning about some of ireland s most exciting tales. Publishing no more than 20 new titles a year, we select, edit and.

The challenges facing academic publishing worldwide have been well rehearsed in recent years. Meet our authors, browse their fantastic books or just download free resources. A history is the ideal book for americans of irish descent who want to learn more about what being irish american really means. Associated editions publish books on a variety of subjects including architecture, art, art history, artists books, childrens books, design, limited editions, music. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland. Publishersglobal is a free online information service for publishers and publishing service providers. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a receptionisteditorial administrator role. The blackstaff press leading irish book publisher belfast.

The irish story irish history online, irish history articles, interviews, ebooks and podcasts. Nov 21, 2019 the an post irish book award winners have been revealed. At a historic moment when the ira is redefining itself, a. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life in your town, or any town in america. The history press ireland is listed in the directory of publishers of ireland. Palgrave macmillan is a worldclass publisher of books and journals. An impressive synthesis of recent scholarship and his own lifelong research, jay dolans the irish americans. This page features the sites of the best independent book publishers in the united states as selected by john kremer, author of 1001 ways to market your books. Independent publishing house irish book publishers mercier press. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland.

Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. Sep 14, 2016 why are irish publishers shut out of the man booker prize. The book publisher must publish books with great cover designs and interior text designs. Our list encompasses an enormous variety of topics including history, current affairs, biography, photography and historical fiction and offers a great breadth of formats from pocket gift books to comprehensive histories.

We are irelands oldest independent publishing house. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. In writing it, farmar, who sadly passed away before its publication, left a significant legacy. Books about ireland irish writers irish history books.

Why are irish publishers shut out of the man booker prize. Irish language publishers are in alphabetical order, in their own list, below. Established in 2012, merrion press is our popular history. Published in 20thcentury contemporary history, issue 4 julaug 2005, news, news, volume. Considered the definitive history among the irish themselves, it is an essential text for anyone interested in the history of ireland.

Palgrave macmillan is a worldclass publisher of books and. Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing field of transport history and heritage. Ipg is the original independent book sales and distribution company in the united states. They accept nonfiction submissions on history, lifestyle, biography, food and.

The best irish books of 2019 have been named at the annual an post irish book awards which was hosted on november 20 in dublin. The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv the irish book in english, 18001891 edited by james h. Connolly books history of the shop irelands oldest. The in a nutshell series is a wonderful way to introduce children to some of ireland s bestloved myths and legends, its a history. The story of how books in all their variety, from mathematics textbooks to murder mysteries, reach the hands of readers is a significant one. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. It is a member of cle, the irish book publishers association. The blackstaff press was founded in 1971 and is a leading publisher of quality irish books that has published over 800 titles. We currently have six short ebooks in the story of.

Virtual book tours in the face of covid19 pandemic like many authors and publishers are currently experiencing, longawaited new. This is especially so in ireland, where irish publishing houses battle to flourish and survive through economic crises and in a market dominated by british publishers. Thousands of people first encountered connolly through the republication of his writings in pamphlet and book form by new books, including labour in irish history. Although touted as an all new master index that contains more irish family surnames, locations, and sources than any work in print, this book is far from allencompassing.

Welcome to mercier press irish book publisher for history nonfiction and cookery books since 1944. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. It is a standalone book in that it makes a major contribution to our knowledge of the. This was hugely significant in 1940s ireland and its influence on irish life cannot be underestimated. The book is a major contribution to the history of publishing in ireland.

Irish academic press has been at the forefront of academic publishing in ireland for over forty years. Mercier went on to become the first irish publisher to challenge accepted catholic dogma with its first book, the music of life, by fr. Our publishing programme seeks to keep up with the rapid changes in both church and society, and we publish across a broad range of areas including pastoral resources, spirituality, theology, the arts and history. Also publish teenage fiction, childrens books, history, folklore, biographies. So when i chose the course of irish history i was expecting it to be concise.

Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Columba is the leading independent publisher of religious and theological books in ireland. Mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. The course of irish history by theodore william moody. An online publisher of irish history articles, interviews, ebooks and podcasts. From the 1930s, new books and connolly books have been publishing the writings of james connolly 18681916, ireland s marxist pioneer and martyr. Established in 2012, merrion press is our popular history and general interest imprint. Publishers in dublin, ireland listing 1 to 10 of 12 irish publishing companies in the city of dublin, irelands page 1 of 2 of all the publishing houses listed in the directory of irish publishers with office in the city of dublin. The history press, ireland is a publisher of local and general history books. Our irish titles reflect the diversity and complexity of irelands history. I recommend the book for those that dont want an exhaustive history text but want enough information to understand the full history of ireland. The history of irish book publishing by tony farmar. General publishers of nonfiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of. Part of the authoritative oxford history of the irish book series.

This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in publishing. The obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the. For the first time this unique book draws together key articles published in the fields of irish womens history and womens studies over the past two paperback 20001214 routledge. Geography publications irish history geography books. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. From 2008 to 2011, he was a research fellow in irish diplomatic history. Mar 16, 2018 here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies accepting submissions. Merdog books is an independent publisher based in donegal, on the northwest coast of ireland. The educational company of ireland edco, irelands leading. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in. The history of ireland has often been overshadowed by war and conflict from the interclan rivalries of the early celtic kingdoms to the long struggle for independence from britain and the subsequent troubles in northern ireland.

Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Our comprehensive sales and marketing approach, extensive account reach, and. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the cookie policy ok, got it. Gill is a publisher based in park west, dublin, ireland, and is a publisher of nonfiction and educational books in ireland. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in ireland. The mythical merdog is a symbol of what excites us about literature. Transporting readers to the ireland of the past, beginning with the first settlement in a. Books about ireland irish history books mercier press. Pw home bestsellers subscribe search interview thomas cahill. Noteworthy irish publisher, main categories published are traveloutdoors, biography, archaeology, history, natural history, sport.

Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Irish historian bartlett doesnt dwell on fine details of battles, abuses, and catastrophes, but rather their effects on the anxious relations between english and irish. The bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest. The course of irish history compiled by theodore moody is a book drawn from a tv series built on lectureessays by noted academics. It has also proven to be an extremely popular book for casual readers with an interest in history and irish affairs. Flyleaf press was founded in 1987 and is irelands major specialist publisher of family history and genealogy titles. However, irelands history encompasses so much more. Edco publish primary and post primarysecondary textbooks, programmes, teachers resources, e books, revision books, exam papers and ancillary materials that comprehensively cover the irish curriculum. These publishers wont ask you to pay anything to submit your work except paying attention to their submission guidelines. The irish womens history reader is an exciting collection of essays revealing the tremendous diversity of womens experiences in irelands past.

Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing. Northern ireland based publisher of nonfiction specialising in history, biography, memoir, transport, contemporary and topical interests, and secondary education textbooks for the ccea curriculum. Irish american book company publisher 9 works 33 ebooks.