Books published by The Mercier Press Ltd

In this collection of Christmas tales, John B. Keane gives us stories of romance, love, fairies and wise men from the East to entertain and enlighten during the festive season.

An IRA brigade commander's gripping description of the struggle for freedom. RRP EURO19.99

The story of Patrick Moran, one of 'the forgotten ten' who were hanged during during the War of Independence. Buried within Mountjoy Jail, in October 2001 the ten were reburied in Glasnevin Cemetery.

Military biography off set against the background of the 'Glorious Revolution' and the Williamite War (1688-1691)

What was a mark? Livery of seisin? Letters patent? This remarkable Dictionary of Irish Local History will be able to tell you. Entries are fully cross-referenced and come replete with full biographical paraphernalia to enable readers to engage in further reading. Primarily intended for local historians, but the interconnectedness of the local and wider worlds is recognised by the inclusion of a range of entries relating to national institutions, religion, archaeology, education, land issues, lay associations and political movements. It is an indispensable work, which will enable local historians to make better sense of the evidence for the past.

Personal accounts by people of all political colours from these islands and the wider world who met and interacted with Martin McGuinness at different points in his life: some over a lifetime, others more briefly.

Story of the assassination of the Number One administrator of the British government in Ireland and his Number Two. 06 May, 1882, the Number One administrator of the British government in Ireland and his Number Two are assassinated by men wielding deadly surgical knives while the pair are walking in the Phoenix Park. The killings are witnessed from the Viceregal Lodge, now Aras an Uachtarain, the official residence of her majesty's representative in Ireland. One of the dead men is Lord Frederick Cavendish - who is married to the niece of the prime minister, William Ewart Gladstone. The other man is Thomas Henry Burke, the head of the Irish Civil Service, a man denounced by Nationalists as the leading 'Castle Rat' in the British 'occupation'. The British government must solve this crime. But there are no clues. The witness descriptions are inconclusive and the local police do not know where to begin...

The IRA in their own, unedited words

The captivating story of Charles Stewart Parnell's sister, one of Ireland's unsung heroines, feared by both the British government and Irish Republicans as she was considered too militant. Anna became a threat to the Republican movement itself and there was only one man who could silence her: Her brother, Charles Stewart Parnell. And he did.

Expert analysis of the 1912 Bill introducing Home Rule for Ireland and of reaction to it throughout these islands

A rare collection of Coroner's Reports from post-Famine Ireland, 1856-1876, which re-veal for the first time a glimpse into life at that time, through the eyes of death.

How to make a business successful: a guide for the self-employed.

The definitive autobiography of Ireland's Master Storyteller.

An evaluation of the contribution made by Michael Collins to the making of the Irish state. A series of specially commissioned essays, written by some of Ireland's leading historians (academic and popular), on the contribution made by Michael Collins to the making of the Irish state. This is a professional evaluation of Michael Collins which brings to light his multi-faceted and complex character. The contributors examine Collins as Minister for Finance, his role in intelligence, his policy towards the north, his career as Commander-in-Chief, the origins of the Civil War, his relationship with de Valera and how academics view his place in Irish history. The volume is illustrated with an eight page plate section of photographs from private family archives, from Military Archives and from the Examiner in order to give the book added scholarly and popular appeal.

'A fullblooded, salty, earthy play with a great ring of truth and uproarious with comedy' The Irish Times

More tales of myth and magic from the master of children's storytelling.

This book provides a fresh look at a neglected decade.

The first and only biography of one of the most misjudged and damned, but dominant figures in Irish history.

The 1916 Rising should be examined not primarily as a starting point, but more as a decisive revolutionary turning point over a longer time period. Introduction by Garret Fitzgerald.

Describes what the reality can be like for many adopted people and what challenges their families may face as they mature and wonder about the circumstances of their adoption. This story attempts to offer advice to someone who has gone through the process, made the mistakes, learned some lessons along the way and is still smiling.

What really downed the Aer Lingus Viscount at Tusker Rock? Was the US Globemaster which vanished off the Irish coast really carrying an atom bomb? Written by an aviation writer, this book explores the causes, traces the lives, tragedies, skill, bravery, heroism and possible human error involved in some of the mysterious air disasters.

People through the ages have had their own customs and traditions, and have always looked with some amusement on those of their neighbours. This book transcends eras and cultures by uniting them with the common theme of superstition and custom, proving that perhaps we are not so different from our ancient ancestors.

Tony Doherty, author of 'This Man's Wee Boy' continues his journey growing up in Derry in the midst of the 'Troubles'.