Colin C. Murphy schrijft historisch romans die door critici worden geprezen en de oude wereld tot leven wekken door middel van nauwgezet onderzoek en meeslepende verhalen. Zijn werken duiken in de minder bekende verhalen uit het verleden, waarbij hij zich vaak richt op echte individuen en hun dagelijks leven, zoals te zien is in zijn Pompeï-trilogie, geïnspireerd op daadwerkelijke graffiti. Murphy's benadering van geschiedenis wordt gekenmerkt door een diepe fascinatie voor over het hoofd geziene figuren en gebeurtenissen, waarbij hij historische feiten transformeert in boeiende literaire ervaringen.
Boycott – a word whose meaning is known the world over. But it once belonged to a man. Two brothers, Owen and Thomas Joyce take conflicting stands in the struggle with injustice in a country striven by the Land War.
Ireland in the aftermath of Cromwell - during this period Catholicism and nationalism became linked and priests were outlawed. The Priest Hunters shines a light on four of the men who hunted them: Sean na Sagart, Edward Tyrrell, Barry Lowe and John Garzia, the most hated men in Ireland.
Stop the lights! It's the one you've been gummin' for - the second book of Feckin' Irish Slang!
Set against the backdrop of post-World War I Ireland, the story follows a Dáil delegation's journey to London in October 1921 to negotiate for peace, unity, and a republic. Upon their return, they achieve only a fragile peace, which quickly unravels, leading to internal conflict. The narrative explores the complexities of political negotiations and the tumultuous aftermath, highlighting the struggle for national identity and the devastating consequences of civil strife.
There's a million in the middle - and they might go either way. On May 22nd, 2015, the people of Ireland voted resoundingly for marriage equality - making Ireland the first country in the world to introduce gay marriage by popular vote. Little about Ireland's 20th-century history suggested that the country would find itself at the vanguard of LGBT+ rights. “Homosexual conduct may lead a mildly homosexually-orientated person into a way of life from which he may never recover,” warned the Irish Supreme Court in 1982. Homosexuality remained criminalised till 1993. But a long, hard fight by determined activists, as well as the individual efforts and sacrifices of thousands of ordinary people, gradually made the case for gay rights and, eventually, marriage equality. Colin Murphy's documentary drama, based on interviews by the journalist Charlie Bird, charts the arc of that fight - culminating in the fervour of the final campaign weeks - interwoven with the personal stories of some of those who were touched by it. This edition was published to coincide with the presentation of A Day in May at Dublin's Pavilion Theatre in Dun Laoghaire, in October 2022.
A deadly compendium of all your favourite feckin' books Do you know the difference between a bowsie and a cute hoor? Can you sing all the words to 'Raggle Taggle Gypsy' or whip up a Beef and Guinness casserole with a side of Boxty? If these questions have you scratching your head, then look no further. Discover how feckin' deadly Irish Slang can be,find out why plastic-wrap played a vital role in the sex lives of the Irish in the seventies, learn the words to the most beloved Irish songs and get the recipes for the most famous and delicious Irish dishes. The Feckin' Book of Everything Irish is a laughter-filled guide to the genuine culture of Ireland.
Bestselling author, Colin Murphy, explores the historical figures and events that have existed for centuries in the fringes and brings them out into the open for the reader. Full of historical stories which will intrigue you, captivate you, revolt you and even make you laugh!
Forget the boring stuff you learned in school. Here's the REAL skinny on Irish history.
Unless you have trouble spelling IQ or are so mean you'd squeeze drink out of a floozie's knickers, grab this Feckin' Book now and get your insult in first!
BESTSELLER The almost incomprehensible wit and wonder of Irish slang words. Can you tell your bowsies from your gougers from your gurriers? No? Well, it's time to stop acting the maggot and find out, courtesy of this invaluable reference book that's been donkey's years in the making, (only coddin'). It's absolutely jammers with nouns, verbs and sayings that didn't quite make the Oxford Dictionary, including a few manky ones that are guaranteed to leave some oul' wans and Holy Joes completely morto.On the other hand, slappers and sleeveens will be dying for a gawk. So, feck it, you just know this is one book any self-respecting cute hoor just can't do without ...
