Featured Novel

The Rising Sun of Inishowen

“The Rising Sun of Inishowen” is a captivating tale that unfolds against the backdrop of the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal, Ireland. The story revolves around the lives of two brothers, Patrick and Thomas Ryan, who vie for the affections of their neighbour’s daughter, Eimear Quinn. Set during the tumultuous years of World War 1 and the Irish War of Independence, their intertwined destinies are shaped by love, loyalty and the struggle for independence.

Growing up in Inishowen, Patrick and Thomas find themselves drawn to the vibrant and spirited Eimear. However, their lives take an unexpected turn following the untimely death of their mother. Patrick, being the elder, must shoulder the responsibilities of working on the family farm alongside his father, James, while Thomas grapples with his own aspirations and ambitions.

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The Ring My Mother Wore

An Irish Short Story about a young man’s quest to find the truth. In 1950’s Ireland, emigration was often the only path to survival. For Michael Kennedy, that path led him to New York, where he spent three decades working tirelessly and sending money back to his family’s small farm. The years passed, and despite his absence, the thread of duty and family never broke. But when Michael’s father died, the Atlantic Ocean kept him from coming home. Thirty years later, a telegram arrives with news of his mother’s death. This time, Michael is determined to return—if only to lay her to rest. Yet, waiting for him in the church is a letter, written by his mother before her death. Inside lies a secret, one that will force Michael to confront his past and the life he left behind. Set against the backdrop of 1980’s Ireland, The Ring My Mother Wore is a poignant tale of family, loss, and the buried truths that shape our lives.

A Puncture In Saddleworth

When a simple puncture strands the Author at the charming village of Diggle in Saddleworth, little does he know that it’ll become an adventurous journey. What started out as an inconvenient delay, it transforms into a delightful and unpredictable adventure that unfolds in the pages of this comic style memoir called: A Puncture In Saddleworth. Follow the adventure through the pages,and see the original photographs taken by the Author in full colour.

Lands Of Myth & Legends

In a time when gods walked the earth and the veil between realms was thin, the ancient lands of Ireland and the Isle of Man were bound by more than just the sea. Journey through the epic tales of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Oisín and Niamh, the fearsome Buggane, Manannán mac Lir, and Bennandonner. Encounter the enigmatic Manx fairy Lhiannan Shee and uncover the intertwined fates of these legendary figures as their stories come alive across two mystical islands steeped in ancient lore.