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The Kindest Cut

A personal and professional account of vasectomy in Ireland, set against decades of legal restriction, public opposition, and changing social attitudes.

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The Foxhunter

A detailed account of a right to die case, exploring the legal, medical, and human questions at the centre of one of Ireland’s most sensitive debates.

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The Reverend Psychopath

An investigation into clerical abuse in Ireland, examining how power, trust, and institutional silence allowed harm to persist over time.

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Alice Curtayne (1898–1981) was an Irish author, critic, journalist, and lecturer. In 1935, she married fellow author Stephen Rynne, with whom she raised four children and tended their family farm. Curtayne’s rich bibliography comprises histories and hagiographies, fiction and biographies, all of which demonstrate her keen intellect and vivid imagination.

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Saint Catherine of Siena

In this captivating and substantial biography, meet the saint who saved the papacy and married Christ. who bore His wounds and did not eat except His Sacred Flesh. In short, meet the saint among saints, surely a wise virgin.

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Saint Brigid of Ireland

A concise biography of Saint Brigid of Kildare, exploring her life, miracles, monastic foundations, and enduring influence as one of Ireland's three patron saints.

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House of Cards

Follow Anne Farrelly's journey from rural Ireland to Rome as she pursues education, career success, and independence while confronting life's personal and emotional challenges.

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Borne on the Wind

A collection of historical essays exploring remarkable people, places, and events across Ireland and Europe, brought to life through Alice Curtayne's vivid storytelling and historical insight.

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The Trial of Oliver Plunkett

A compelling account of the Popish Plot and the execution of Oliver Plunkett, exploring one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice in Irish and English history.

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Twenty Tales of Irish Saints

Alice Curtayne retells the enduring legends of Ireland's saints, blending history, faith, and folklore into an engaging collection of stories rooted in Irish tradition.

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The Irish Story

The Irish Story surveys the history and culture of the Emerald Isle, beginning from the Celtic Sagas and the coming of Christianity to the penal years and the Easter Rising of 1916.

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A Recall To Dante

A thoughtful introduction to Dante's Divine Comedy, revealing its spiritual depth, enduring relevance, and accessibility for everyday readers rather than scholars alone.

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Patrick Sarsfield: The Story of the Soldier

A compelling biography of Patrick Sarsfield, exploring his leadership during the Jacobite War and his enduring legacy as one of Ireland's most celebrated military heroes.

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Irish Saints for Boys and Girls

A collection of nineteen stories celebrating Ireland's most revered saints, introducing readers to the lives, traditions, and enduring legacy of the figures who shaped Irish Christianity.

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More Tales of Irish Saints

A preserved historical work recognised for its cultural importance, offering modern readers access to a valuable contribution to Ireland's literary and historical heritage.

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Francis Ledwidge: A Life of the Poet

Alice Curtayne recounts the extraordinary life of Francis Ledwidge, tracing his journey from rural poverty to literary acclaim and his tragic death during the First World War.

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