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• Kneecap

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  A propulsive and political look at the Irish language and contemporary music, this madcap biopic stars the real-life members of the titular hip-hop trio.

• An Irish Country Cookbook

  Taylor, Patrick, 1941-

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  From the author of the Irish Country fiction series, this includes traditional Irish recipes along with 10 short stories based on the characters from the series — an inventive and immersive way to enjoy the Irish lifestyle and storytelling.

• Cacophony of Bone

  the Circle of a Year

  Dochartaigh, Kerri ní, 1983-

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  An honest and raw memoir of the author's experiences while isolating during 2020, including journal entries and poems.

• Are You Somebody?

  The Accidental Memoir of a Dublin Woman

  O'Faolain, Nuala

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  Part memoir, part story of Irish women from the 1940s onward, this is a moving and fascinating read.

• Real Irish Food

  150 Classic Recipes from the Old Country

  Bowers, David

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  Irish food is often dismissed as boiled and flavorless in the U.S., and Bowers is here to dispel that myth. Dive into these recipes with stories and explanations so beautifully written it's almost as much fun to read them as to eat them. Almost.

• Sing Street

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  For a fictional coming of age that drops you right into 1980s Dublin, this film is packed with character and music, leaving your toes tapping.

• We Don't Know Ourselves

  a Personal History of Modern Ireland

  O'Toole, Fintan, 1958-

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  A wonderful collection of vignettes that illuminate both O'Toole's life and Ireland's recent history.

• Best Road Trips Ireland

  Escapes on the Open Road

  Davenport, Fionn,

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  This gorgeous book contains pictures, fascinating information and site recommendations. Less of a travel guide than a place to start and pique your interest to travel to the Emerald Isle!

• Irish Denver

  Gallagher, Dennis J. (Dennis Joseph), 1939-

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  After exploring the Irish land, you might be curious about a story about the Irish closer to home. There's not much closer than this concise look at Denver's Irish history.

• Angela's Ashes

  a Memoir

  McCourt, Frank

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  Awarded the Pulitzer in 1997, McCourt describes his early life amidst a throng of siblings, neighbors and uniquely Irish characters. Not a cheerful read, but McCourt infuses it with dry Irish wit to keep the reader going. Truly unforgettable.

• We Were Rich and We Didn't Know It

  a Memoir of My Irish Boyhood

  Phelan, Tom, 1940-

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  Often compared to "Angela's Ashes" in reviews and similar in scope, Phelan's story stands on its own and has a completely different feel. Enjoy this memoir of rural Ireland before modern services from the perspective of a growing boy.

• Ireland's Wild Coast

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  If you'd prefer a visual tour of Ireland's beauty, this film is a gorgeous mix of landscapes and creatures. It even takes you out to Skellig if you've read Harris' memoir above and found yourself wishing to see his surroundings.

• Maeve's Times

  in Her Own Words

  Binchy, Maeve, 1940-2012

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  Binchy is one of the most beloved Irish authors, and this memoir will remind you why. Here, she gives the reader a peek into what made her who she is and lets us share her triumphs and disappointments along the way.

• Returning Light

  Thirty Years on the Island of Skellig Michael

  Harris, Robert L.,

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  As the lighthouse keeper on remote Skellig Michael, Harris' story drifts from nature to history to the personal in this lyrical memoir. From puffins to monastic practices, you'll lose yourself in the poetic prose.

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