February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
A HISTORY OF
NORTHERN IRELAND,
1920-1996
Thomas Hennessey
This 347-page hardback by Thomas Hennessey, a research fellow at the department of politics in Queens University in Belfast, provides an overview of events since the outbreak of the Troubles up to and including the current peace process. It is published by St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY10010.
THE OXFORD COMPANION
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GUIDE TO IRISH HISTORY
Edited by S. J. Connolly
This 616-page hardback was written by a team of 87 specialist authors, and its 1,800 entries explore Irish history from earliest times to the recent past. For reading and, especially, reference purposes, this publication provides easily accessible and precise information. Entries are listed A to Z and are fully cross-referenced. Published by Oxford University Press.
PERFECT TIME
M_ire Brennan
This is an album of 10 tracks by M_ire Brennan on vocals, harp and keyboards, and David Downes on Uileann pipes and low whistles; Anthony Drennan on guitars; Gerry O’Connor on fiddle; Graham Murphy on keyboards and programing; Dee Brennan on bodhr_n and vocals on “Na P_istf;” Denis Woods on keyboards, and the choir of St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, Donegal. Released by Word Records and manufactured and distributed by Epic, a division of Sony Music. For information, call (212) 586-5100.
CHANGE OF HABIT
The Poor Clares
The Poor Clares are made up of Betsy McGovern, Justin Murphy, Patrick O’Flaherty, Beth W. Patterson and Elmon Randolph. This album, lasting just over an hour, is a collection of 16 tracks, including traditional Irish tunes, including a song in the Irish language. Released on Centaur Records, 8867 Highland Rd., Suite 206, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.