Eastwood Books
A book-publishing imprint of The Wordwell Group. We publish history books.
Archaeology books through our sister imprint, Wordwell Books.
www.eastwoodbooks.com | www.wordwellbooks.com | www.historyireland.com | www.archaeologyireland.ie
- Lovely review of The Nurse and the State, by Gerard Fealy, in UK Association for the History of Nursing journal. bulletin.ukahn.org/gerard-fealy... " ... a well-written and scholarly book, based on a wealth of original research in Dublin’s archives and across relevant publications".
- Looking forward to the launch tonight of our first new book of 2026! 'Waterford and the Wider World', edited by John Breslin, David Dickson, Ivar McGrath, Thomas O'Connor and Rosemary Ryan. Available now from The Book Centre, Waterford, and all good bookshops!
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- Lovely piece from Colum Kenny on the process of putting together his latest book, Myths and Lies of the Irish Revolution. In all good bookshops now! www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
- Reposted by Eastwood BooksA new book coming this week from the National Museum of Ireland and Wordwell, this really beautiful work on Irish Ceramics by Aisling Molloy.
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- New book day! We're delighted to say that 'Calamity and Controversy', Bryan MacMahon's new book on the famine years in Dingle and West Kerry is out now and available from all good bookshops!
- Lovely launch last night for Colum Kenny's 'Myths and Lies of the Irish Revolution'. Many thanks to all the team at Hodges Figgis and the excellent Mick Clifford. A really nice night for a really good book. www.dcu.ie/humanities-a...
- If you'd like to try a sample chapter of the brilliant 'At the Rising of the Moon', very pleased to say that we have this available for you now, below! mcusercontent.com/45c9d016736e...
- Very pleased to say that Pagan Ireland, by the brilliant John Waddell, is now back in stock and available from your local bookshop.
- Join us for the launch of Myths and Lies of the Irish Revolution! 20 Nov, 6pm in Hodges Figgis. All details below. Everyone very welcome! www.eventbrite.ie/e/myths-and-...
- All our book covers for 2025, in one place! Such a lovely bunch of authors. We're very lucky. All our books are available in your local bookshop, or online at wordwellbooks.com.
- Lovely review by Neasa Mac Erlean of 'Myths and Lies of the Irish Revolution' in this weekend's Irish Times! 'A brave and intriguing book' for 'readers who see the study of history as an endless debate rather than as the narrative of interesting tales.' www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...?
- The National Monuments annual archaeology conference last weekend was a great success, congratulations to all involved! For those that couldn't make it, Howard Williams has written an excellent blog about it here: howardwilliamsblog.wordpress.com/2025/10/28/w...
- And yet another. President Higgins was kind enough to host the editorial team of a special edition of History Ireland ('The Split') for a very informed chat about our shared history. Here they are on the hallowed steps of the Áras.
- For the week that's in it, we're getting fiercely nostalgic about our President. Here is a photo of President Higgins with our author Patrick O'Sullivan Greene in the Áras and a copy of his book, 'Crowdfunding the Revolution.'
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- Cover design now available for Colum Kenny's new book on the myths and lies of the Irish revolutionary period. Due for release this October. The cover image shows an archive photo of 'Sackville Street' in flames, the authenticity of which has long been in question. Which seems fitting.
- Minor medical incident at a conference in Dublin this weekend. The staff at @tcddublin.bsky.social and the ambulance people who stepped in were beyond brilliant. These people, honestly, are the best of humanity.
- Reposted by Eastwood BooksWe’re off in Trinity College for the National Monuments Service/Archaeology Ireland conference on Within/Without - archaeology of borders
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- A new day and a lovely new book for your reading pleasure. We're delighted to say that 'Soupers and Jumpers', a history of the Protestant missions in Connemara, is out now and available in all good bookshops.
- We were terribly sorry to learn of the passing of Dr Beatrice Doran yesterday. Beatrice was a passionate historian of Donnybrook and her books on the subject are a tribute to her. She was also wonderful company. She will be sadly missed. RIP.
- Nobel Peace Prize day shouldn't feel so tense ...
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- The Nobel for Literature goes to ... Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai, 'for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.' You might like to try 'A Mountain to the North, A Lake to The South, Paths to the West, A River to the East'.
- Our newest book has just arrived into the office, and it's a whopper! The wonderful 'At the Rising of the Moon', by Marc Mulholland, has landed, with a bang.
- This has been quite the week for good lives, sadly passed. We had the pleasure of dealing in small ways over the years with Martin Mansergh. His contribution to peace in Ireland is well established, but it's worth mentioning how pleasant he was, how politeness radiated from him. He will be missed.
- Very sorry to hear of the passing of Jilly Cooper. We spent some time in publishing in the Cotswolds where every second person either was or believed themselves to be a character from her novels. And it made their lives all the more exciting for it.
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- For the first half of 2025, Bord Gáis Energy announced a €39 million profit, a slight decrease from the €50 million profit in the first half of 2024. Which they don't, presumably, regret.
- As we move into the colder months, Bord Gais Energy have announced an electricity prise rise of 13.5%, citing 'a continued increases in network charges, the higher cost of doing business and the impact of wholesale energy market pricing ...' which they 'regret'. 1 of 2
- Heritage Week starts tomorrow! This year there will be over 2,500 events around the country, so hopefully something there for everyone! Find your nearest or favourite event here: www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings
- The fake Sam Blake books are Obsidian Heart, another one about fairy romance / romantasy in London and, amusingly, a book on AI for small businesses.
- Our pal Vanessa O'Loughlin, of writing.ie and the chair of the Society of Authors, was in touch. She's a bestselling fiction author under the name Sam Blake. But 'someone' is fake-writing new books under her name, using her author bio, etc. The books are AI generated, and there's 3 of them. Nuts!
- 'This is not merely a good book; it really is a most excellent one.' - Ian d'Alton. www.irishcatholic.com/an-ancient-t... Wonderful review of 'Dalkey: An Illustrated History', by John Martin. Available now in all good bookshops!
- The latest History Ireland Hedge School discussion, on Daniel O'Connell, Ireland's liberator, is available now wherever you get your podcasts. History Ireland editor Tommy Graham with Patrick Geoghegan, Jennifer T. Keating, Christine Kinealy & Davide Mazzi. open.spotify.com/episode/2aKW...
- If anyone has a spare ticket for sale for Comic Con in Dublin (Saturday), we’d love if you could drop us a line! Many thanks.
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- Happy St Swithin's Day, everyone. Particularly the friends of St Swithin. He would be 1,162 this month. A good age.
- Happy Bastille Day, tout les monde. More liberté, equalité and fraternité all round sounds like just the thing.
- Very much looking forward to another new book this week, this time from the excellent Rob Goodbody, on Dublin's Industrial Heritage. This title, published in association with Dublin City Council, will be launched on Thursday afternoon in Rathmines Library at 6pm. Everyone is very welcome!
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- To mark the 103rd anniversary of the Public Records fire, from today, June 30th, the 1821 Irish census records are part of 175,000 new historical records that will be available digitally and free to all. This amazing resource can be accessed here: virtualtreasury.ie/2025-new-rel...
- Happy Pride Day, Dublin! And a good day to pick up a copy of Brian Lacey's excellent book. 'Terrible Queer Creatures' is that rare beast: an instantly indispensible tome. A simply written, thorough and thoughtful book'. (Hot Press) www.amazon.co.uk/Terrible-Que...
- Congratulations and welcome to all the new Irish citizens who are joining our ranks this week in Killarney. If you ever have the privilege of attending one of these ceremonies, take it with both hands. Incredibly moving and wonderfully done by all involved, from the State to the Gleneagles staff.
- We are very pleased to invite you all to the launch of 'Dalkey: An Illustrated History' on 15 July, 6.30pm in the Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre. All very welcome.
- Housing in Ireland—a history of dysfunction? A new History Ireland Hedge school, recorded live on Monday 9 June 2025 @ the National College of Art and Design and available now whereever you get your podcasts. podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/h...
- Great review of the 'Irish Ordance Survey Maps: A User's Guide' by Paul Clements in the Irish Times. What's really nice about this book is that it's created for the local historians and societies that might need these maps for their own lovely books. www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
- Wonderful launch last night of The Great Liberties Whiskey Fire! Many thanks to Teelings Distillery, to Lorcan Collins, Donal Fallon, Gerard Devine and, of course the brilliant Las Fallon. A fantastic setting for a terrific book! In the shops next week and online now from wordwellbooks.com.
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- Concession Places Available Limited spots—early booking recommended. 🔴 Within|Without: The Archaeology of Partitions 🗓 Saturday 18 October 2025 🕘 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Edmund Burke Theatre, Trinity College Dublin 🌍 Attend in person or online 🔗 Register: bit.ly/Within-Without
- Very sorry to learn of the passing of Sunny Jacobs & Kevin Kelly in Connemara. We had the pleasure over the years of speaking with Sunny about publishing, books & their work with the Innocence Project, and her energy was infectious. To create a life of such value out of her past was remarkable.
- Nicholas Mansergh on Irish housing policy in The Irish Times today: www.irishtimes.com/business/202... To read more from Nicholas, his excellent book is available from Wordwell here: wordwellbooks.com/index.php?ro...
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- While Maureen Kennelly's resignation from the Arts Council was probably unavoidable, having worked with her over the years it's worth mentioning that she was an inspiring leader, among the finest of minds, and one of the great champions of the arts in this country.
- Nice piece on 'Clear Hold Build', by Gareth Prendergast in The Irish Times! Great to see. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...
