Irish wanderlust this St Patrick’s Day

St Patricks Day – Irish Literary Locations

May the luck of the Irish be with you today and to ensure that it is, there’s a few little Irish beaties we recommend you could read:

Dublin

Time of Departure: 1700s

In I8th Century Dublin the Dolocher is unleashing panic and fear on the streets of the city. Based on a real life legend!

This was a cracking and chilling read asI discovered that this was a real legend and the more I read, the more I wanted to read. I thought Caroline really brought the story to life in every way and it was fast paced and soaked with sweat, gore and the dubious goings on in that Apothecary Shop. Will never forget the scene in the dank prison!

 Addergoole

Time of departure: 1921

Another true story and lesser known story of the group of Irish people from the village of Addergoole in Ireland who were on the ill fated Titanic.

Everyone thinks they know the story of the Titanic but this is the story of 14 people from the same small village in Ireland who leave a lasting legacy on the story. Hazel has based this novel on a true story of the Addergoole Fourteen, a group of men and women from County Mayo, Ireland  and woven it into a tale of realistic heartbreak and human perseverance.

This is Ireland

Time of Departure: 1960s

See Ireland through the eyes of a child with this really charming picture book. It’s not just for kids, as it’s set in the 1960s so this is the Ireland of old and it’s as charming as it sounds

Favourite fictional settings in Literary Ireland

The Hotel on Mulberry Bay

No visit to Ireland would be complete without a visit with Melissa Hill or Emma Hannigan. With Melissa there’s a poignant story set in a large hotel in fictional Mulberry bay which tells the story of a hotel which has been in a family for years and evokes a setting full of nostalgia, survival and community spirit.

The Huntersbrook Estate

Emma Hannigan is another Irish lady who transports you right back into a lush Irish setting.  Who could forget the Huntersbrook Estate  and the Craig Family in the Heart of Winter?

Roscarbury Hall

Have you read the story of the Ballroom Cafe? If not, then go out and get it today and it’s set in an old crumbling house with secrets hidden away for years. Two sisters who haven’t spoken for years and who leaves notes in the hallway of the house they share. Needing a way to earn some money, they open up the old ballroom as a cafe but will it work? And what kind of people will it attract?

So, a few Irish beauties to read and relax with to celebrate everything Irish, literary and otherwise.. Happy St Patrick’s Day!