Reader book giveaway under way
As the nights continue to draw in, what better way to pass the evenings than with a book! The Avondhu, in association with O’Brien Press, are running a series of book giveaways over the coming weeks.
With something for all ages in these weekly giveaways, enter early and often to add to your book collection.
WEEK 1 BOOKS
Book 1– ‘Brehon Laws–T he Ancient Wisdom of Ireland’ (hardback): A fascinating look at the lifestyle and values of ancient Ireland. Thousands of years ago, Celtic Ireland was a land of tribes and warriors; but a widely accepted, sophisticated and surprisingly enlightened legal system kept society running smoothly. The brehons were keepers of these laws, which dealt with every aspect of life: land disputes; recompense for theft or violence; marriage and divorce processes; the care of trees and animals. Transmitted orally from ancient times, the laws were transcribed by monks around the fifth century, and what survived was translated by nineteenth-century scholars. Author Jo Kerrigan has immersed herself in these texts, revealing fascinating details that are inspiring for our world today.
Book 2– ‘Great Irish Sports Stars– Sonia O’Sullivan’: As a little girl, playing with her friends in Cobh, Co Cork, Sonia O’Sullivan was known as the fastest runner. When she joined a running club and started to win races, she began to dream of the Olympic Games. Through her talent, dedication and her ability to get back up and dust herself down when things went wrong, Sonia went from an ordinary girl who loved to run to an extraordinary world-class athlete. The story of one of Ireland’s greatest ever athletes – and a dream made real.
Book 3– ‘Chasing Ghosts– An Ar ctic Adventure’: Based on the real events of Sir John Franklin’s expedition to find the Northwest Passage, an enthralling novel of two stories. Namely, Commander John Franklin and Francis Crozier’s Arctic-bound journey in 1845; and in Derry in 1849, little Weesy Coppin’s spirit which appears to her sister Ann and brother William. Two stories that speak to each other across time and thousands of miles.
Book 4– ‘My first book of Ireland ’( hardback ): Shamrock, harp, hurley, tin whistle, cottage, castle. For the youngest readers: the things that make Ireland unique!
Book 5– ‘The Dublin Marathon ’( hardback ): A celebration of the 40th running of the Dublin Marathon, including hundreds of photos and memorabilia from the 1980s to the present day. Covering the history of the race, the heart-warming and inspirational stories of Irish marathoners and the army of volunteers.
Book6– ‘Irish Aran –History, Tradition, Fashion ’(hardback): This book explores the history, the stories, the patterns, the fashions and the unique legacy of Ireland’s famous knitwear. From the wild Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland to the catwalks of Paris and Milan, and the distant shores of America and Japan.