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Kildare The Irish Revolution, 1912-23
Author: Dr Seamus Cullen Review by: Kevin, Local Studies Department- Newbridge For over a decade, Dublin-based publisher Four Courts Press have published the excellent Maynooth Studies in Local History series. With over 150 titles in total, this series has contributed immensely to promoting the study of local history in Ireland. It has also ensured that Read more
Jump
Author: Daniella Moyles Genre: Adult Non-Fiction/ Biography Review by: Emma, Leixlip Library ★★★★ Synopsis: Jump is a memoir about growing up, burning out, bad decisions, reckless adventures, love and loss. It’s about what happens when you let go of everything you think you need and are confronted by who you really are – and how Read more
National Heritage Week-August 2020
By Elaine Patterson, Newbridge Branch/Headquarters. National Heritage Week will take place during the 15th to 23rd August. This year’s theme for Nation Heritage Week is “Heritage and Education: Learning from our Heritageâ€. Because of the Covid-19 restrictions, this year will be different, with the Heritage Council asking communities to undertake projects that explore a topic Read more
Irish Country Life
Author: Olive Sharkey Genre: Non-fiction Reviewed by Elaine Patterson, Newbridge Branch/Headquarters Age Range: Adult This short book focuses on an overview of country life during the 1800s to 1930s, and on the everyday crafts used during that time period. The book contains many detailed illustrations and photographs of common tools and vessels used during Read more
A Lost Child of Cyprus
Author: Steven Baker Genre: Historical fiction. Reviewed by Elaine Patterson, Newbridge Branch/Headquarters Age Range: Adult Synopsis: Born into loving family in Famagusta, Yasmin is caught up in the violence that rips her community apart. In the chaos that follows, baby Yasmin is separated from her family, never to see them again. Adopted, she is Read more
I’ll Give You the Sun
Author: Jandy Nelson Genre: Young Adult Fiction (16+) Review by: Ciara, Maynooth Library Synopsis: At first, Jude and her twin brother Noah, are inseparable. Noah draws constantly and is falling in love with the charismatic boy next door, while daredevil Jude wears red-red lipstick, cliff-dives, and does all the talking for both of them. Years Read more
