Downturn Abbey, by Ross O’Carroll-Kelly, as told to Paul Howard (Penguin Ireland, €13.99)
Category: Reviews
Journeys spiritual and political
Brendan O’ReganBrendan O’Regan takes the pilgrim trail
Bruce almighty
Aubrey MaloneAubrey Malone hails a pitch perfect work
Religious books for children
Peter CostelloChristmas, like Easter, is a season of the year when parents and relatives make an effort to buy children something religious, such as the story of the Nativity or a life of Christ. It would be easy to recommend some books on the Nativity such as Brian Wildsmith's now classic books A Christmas Story with…
Defining family values
A comedy gave room for some serious issues, writes Brendan O’Regan
Walking in a winter wonderland
Aubrey Malone warms to an icy adventure
Christmas books for children
Peter Costello looks at some offerings for younger readers.
The light of other days
Donnybrook: A History (Ireland in Old Photographs) by Beatrice Doran (History Press, €17.99 / £16.99)
Portrait of the Marble City
Hidden Kilkenny: Knaves, Knights and Norman Abbots by John Keane (Mercier Press, €19.99 / £17.50)
The quiet eye of a Jesuit
Father Browne’s Laois edited by E. E. O’Donnell (Messenger Publications, €15.00 hb / £17.64)