New book exposes story behind Ireland’s gas and oil
With estimates of a ‘potential of at least ten billion barrels of oil equivalent’[1] (oil or gas) said to exist offshore and onshore Ireland, questions about who owns and benefits from Ireland’s resources have arisen in recent years. The prolonged Corrib gas conflict and allegations of a ‘gas giveaway’ have also prompted many people to inform […]
Irish economic development Since 1970: A story of serial under-achievement By Eoin O’Leary
In a newly published book Dr Eoin O’Leary, School of Economics, UCC argues that serial under-achievement best describes Ireland’s progress in terms of economic development since 1970. Ireland’s performance for 4 of the last 5 decades has been mediocre at best, with the Celtic Tiger period being the exception. According to the author, “the Irish […]
Cotton Wool Kids: What’s making Irish parents paranoid? – New Book
Cotton Wool Kids:: What’s Making Irish Parents Paranoid? reveals the media-fuelled madness of paranoid parenting and describes how a more relaxed attitude to raising children can lead to happier, healthier families. What has happened to Irish childhood? Parents are keeping their children indoors for fear of predators lurking around every corner and children are spending their […]
Tipperary Novelist Nigel Quinlan Expecting a Magical Year
One of this year’s most anticipated children’s books, The Magic Maloneys and the End of the World, is the first novel by Cloughjordan-based author Nigel Quinlan. The Magic Maloneys and the End of the World will be published on 7 May by Orion Children’s Books (Hardback at £10.99,9781444014143), and in the US by Roaring Brook […]
Women of the Irish Revolution – New Book
Photographic history of the women who had a key role in Ireland’s revolution ‘Women of the Irish Revolution’ tells the story of the women who played a role, both directly and indirectly, in the Irish revolution. These women were vital to the revolutionary movement. They were part of a generation who made a […]
Competition! Win a free copy of ‘Get Sh*t Done’ by Niall Harbison
Entrepreneur Niall Harbison has so far established four start ups. The first failed spectacularly. The following three have been hugely successful. He’s also written the number-1 best-selling book Get Sh*t Done, sharing his experience, lessons, and advice in an upbeat, no-nonsense fashion. Niall visits Cloughjordan to meet local start ups and discover the innovative businesses of […]
