The Optimist is the most popular junior sailing class worldwide, with thousands of young people actively racing them and hundreds attending the major events in the class. It has been the nursery for most of the top racing sailors in the world including all the Team GBR gold medallists at the last 2 Olympics (Sir Ben Ainslie, Hannah Mills, Saskia Clark and Giles Scott) – the same will be true for most other countries. Optimist Racing is written for those sailors, parents and coaches who are...

In the four provinces of Ireland there are thirty-two counties. Each county and its people have their own traditions, beliefs and folklore – and each one is also inhabited by the Sidhe: an ancient and magical race. Some believe they are descended from fallen angels, whilst others say they are the progeny of Celtic deities. They go by many names: the good folk, the wee folk, the gentle people and the fey, but are most commonly known as 'the fairies'.These are not th...

Read about the great history and traditions of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football throughout the years. Season by season recaps with game recaps along with schedules for each season. Rivalry games, Bowl games and much more. Whether you are a Notre Dame fan or a College Football fan, this is a must read for all.

Experience a Lifetime of Laughter with Tales from an Irishman's Life: Discover the Joy, Wit, and Unforgettable Moments That Prove There's Nothing Quite Like Being Irish.Smelling Roses Through Broken Noses is a one-of-a-kind gem filled with humorous escapades, endearing wisdom, and soul-stirring anecdotes that vividly paint a portrait of an Irishman's life. Embark on an unforgettable journey as you dive deep into the heart of the amalgam of Irish, Italian, and other...

The Irish boxing review covers all of the talking points and events from across the Irish boxing scene and beyond. Reports, news, articles, features, previews and photographs plus much more."Finally a boxing book that pulls it all together: Fights, fighters, dates and proper 'live' reports. It's my type of boxing book - no fantasy, just the truth. Perfect."Steve Bunce"The Irish Boxing Review was a welcome addition to the fight scene here, and Steve Wellings as expect...

Visiting bars and clubs can be confusing and expensive, and if you don't know what to do or how to order, you will spend money unnecessarily, be treated without due respect, and not have the kind of positive experience you deserve.Steve has spent a ton of time on both sides of the bar. For several years he was a regular bar customer. Once he got on the other side he realized that what he had been doing was not conducive to getting good service. The relationship between a bartender a...

It is the year 2000, a new millenium and Ireland has been in the Eurozone for a year. By the end of May, Ireland must have a single currency, the Euro. All remaining Punts must be collected and destroyed.Meet the counterfeiters out to make millions of Euros.Meet the 2 British cops tracking their every move.Meet the 2 Irish cops tracking the mad Martha D'Arcy, a violent animal rights campaigner.Meet the team from Liverpool, 4 brilliant fishermen who hope to wi...

Author Steve Marsh has spent many years playing guitar in the folk clubs of the United Kingdom where Irish music is in abundance. This collection draws from his extensive collection of original arrangements of traditional tunes. The songs vary in style and can be grouped into sets for use in a recital program. Many of the folk songs have been handed down from generation to generation so several versions of a song may exist. Therefore, the author has taken a few liberties with the tempo and...

Explore a marvelous world of glamoury: the Celtic Otherworld of shadow and Sidhe, a realm where everything that ever was, is, or will be, exists right now. The Celts had a life-affirming, mystical way of viewing and living life, in tune with the forces of Nature and magic. Drawing upon Irish Celtic spiritual tradition, history, literature, and myth, this tried and true guidebook offers a holistic system that will help you reconnect with this enchanting realm—the Green World of the Celts.

This book tells the story of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway, a traditional Irish folk tale. In it, the giant Finn MacCool learns the importance of thinking before acting, and that very often brains can beat brute strength!