ireland

Brother James Dominic Burke (1833 - 1904) has properly been described as the pioneer of technical education in Ireland. He intellectualized manipulative skills. He changed the course of curriculum development.

A counting book that explores the many facets of Ireland, including its geography, history, culture and sports.

A&E examines the festive legacy of St. Patrick's Day in America. Immigrants transformed the holiday from its religious roots into a celebration of all things Irish. Visit parades from across the country and meet members of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, in charge of New York's festivities; examine the controversies that have plagued the New York City parade in recent years.

Presents more than 300 recipies for native Irish dishes and also shows how the Irish live, their farming heritage, and their cooking skills.

The plight of the Irish and their relationship with Britain around the time of the potato famine is described.

Commentaries and modern perspectives on the events and aftermath of the 19th century Irish famine.

In the Irish town of Shancarrig, the young people carve their initials - and those of their loves - into the copper beech tree in front of the schoolhouse. But not even Father Gunn, the parish priest, who knows most of what goes on behind Shancarrig's closed dors, or Dr. Jims, the village doctor, who knows all the rest, realizes that not everything in the placid village is what it seems.

An illustrated guide to Ireland's historical places.