Exploring Sligo

Exploring Sligo

‘Exploring Sligo, a Study of Sligo’s Heritage’ is a schools heritage and ICT project, which seeks to promote high levels of awareness and understanding of local heritage amongst participants. The project, initiated by Sligo Education Centre,...

The Young Rebels

St Enda’s is no ordinary school, and Padraic Pearse is no ordinary headmaster. His pupils are inspired by his vision of freedom and an Irish Republic, and John Joe and his friend Roger see the Easter Rising as their chance to fight for Ireland’s freedom....
A Winter of Spies

A Winter of Spies

A sequel to The Guns of Easter, this books tells the exciting story of Sarah (Jimmy’s young sister) and their family who are involved in the spying activities of Michael Collins during the War of Independence. Sarah, a young eleven-year-old, cannot figure out...
Wildflower Girl

Wildflower Girl

This is the second book in the famine trilogy. At seven, Peggy made a terrifying journey through famine-stricken Ireland. Now thirteen, and determined to make a new life for herself, she sets off alone across the Atlantic to America. Will she ever see her family...