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Call Me Kate: Meeting the Molly Maguires    by Molly Roe
Price: $4.99 USD. 46180 words. Published by Tribute Books on May 27, 2009. .

Irish immigrant coal miners deal with the Civil War draft as seen through the eyes of a young girl.
Iron Desire: The Legacy Of Notre Dame Football Coach Frank Leahy    by K Raven Rozier
Price: $2.99 USD. 74790 words. Published on September 25, 2009. .

In the world of football, Frank Leahy was as important as Beethoven to music, Shakespeare to dramatic poetry, Michelangelo to sculpture. The life story of Notre Dame football coach, Frank Leahy, is one of fiery inspiration, humor, and unwavering determination. Leahy's philosophy and antics, both on and off the field, illustrate a model for greatness and the fantastic stuff of legends.
Out of the Blue    by Eddie Stack
Price: $2.99 USD. 35990 words. Published on September 29, 2009. .

Twelve stories by Irish writer Eddie Stack, recount the peculiar and amazing experiences that befall his native people, at home and abroad. Surreal, naturalistic, cinematic, humorous and sometimes poignant: all styles intersect and play, often in a single tale. In this diverse and engaging collection, Eddie Stack takes us into worlds of magic and mystery, from which we emerge with a smile.
Accountancy    by Thomas Kennedy
Price: $1.00 USD. 17130 words. Published on October 6, 2009. .

A humorous Play with continuous action in two acts. SETTING:The office of Patrick Mayberry O’Toole Smythe, Senior Partner in the firm of O’Toole Smythe, Chartered Accountants. CAST: Two female and five male , including a beautiful girl and two Russians and a Tax Inspector. This is a fast moving modern Irish Farce.
The Remarkable Life of Kitty McInerney: How A Poor Irish Immigrant Raised 17 Children in Great Depression New York    by Christopher Prince
Price: $4.99 USD. 15210 words. Published on October 7, 2009. .

The true story of a poor Irish immigrant who raised 17 children in Great Depression New York. Kitty McInerney’s life rode a wave of social and political transformation that would come to define modern America. Poor, burdened, and uncelebrated, Kitty McInerney is remarkable for her unrelenting faith, her unique, individual struggle and for exemplifying the American immigrant experience.
Black Wolf Silver Fox    by Katrina Joyner-Belcher
Price: $4.99 USD. 151930 words. Published on October 18, 2009. .

Five elves and a death wish! The five were once an elite band of assassins, but they have long since retired and sent into the civilian world to waste away. When they are called out of that retirement to kill a prince, their memories are awakened to a string of drama which could lead them to betrayal. Or freedom.
Dark Drink and Conversation    by Thomas Kennedy
Price: $6.95 USD. 82640 words. Published by Strict Publishing International  on November 17, 2009. .

In the warmth of Mulligans pub, all the problems of everyday living are presented, debated, and resolved. Possibly the funniest book of the decade, and yet behind the humour there are compelling stories and more than a grain of truth and reality in the characters, the mysteries, the triumphs and the disasters.
Traveller Wedding    by Graham Jones
Price: Free! 46270 words. Published on December 4, 2009. .

TRAVELLER WEDDING is narrated by a nomadic woman called Christine who is furious at the release of a violent videogame about a traveller wedding for the Christmas market.
The Island    by Des Greene
Price: $3.99 USD. 65300 words. Published on February 16, 2010. .

The island was to be a retreat from the world where an aging man could contemplate on his life and the reality of his existence. He had spent much time studying the complexities of modern science and its implications for philosophy and now was the time to synthesize. But real life drama intervenes as he realizes that he cannot simply escape the desires and threats of island life.
Useful Visions    by J. P.  Moore
Price: $0.99 USD. 4760 words. Published on March 7, 2010. .

In this short story by J. P. Moore, a medieval Irish monk attempts to earn the respect of his brothers. His visions, however, only foretell their doom. This is the second of thirteen stories making up the collection "Demon's Dozen."