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The Leaving    by Gabriella West
Price: $3.99 USD. 85520 words. Published on May 30, 2011. .

At 15, Cathy is a complex teenager living in 1980s Dublin. She soon discovers that her charming older brother Stevie, who's gay, is falling in love with her classmate Ron, the one boy she likes. Cathy struggles with school, her dysfunctional family, coming to terms with her growing love for her best friend Jeanette, and leaving Ireland. The novel is a realistic look at adolescence and first love.
Sightings of Bono    by Gerard Beirne
Price: $2.99 USD. 3220 words. Published on July 25, 2011. .

Cult Irish Story adapted for film featuring Bono (U2)
The Secrets of Nine Irish Sons - II The Rose Oisín    by Laura Joyce Moriarty
Price: $9.95 USD. 167620 words. Published on September 11, 2011. .

The epic story of an Irish family from a fictional village in Ireland continues. As the evil McStanish and his vindictive son struggle for supremacy, their criminal empire continues to unfold uncovering the worst of human greed and exploitation. The Nine Irish Sons are each secretly planning to wage war against the corruption that has seeped into the highest levels of public and private power.
The Secrets of Nine Irish Sons - The Forces of Stones    by Laura Joyce Moriarty
Price: $9.95 USD. 163310 words. Published on October 10, 2011. .

Love and hate emerge in unparalleled events as the O'Malleys are challenged by the darkest of evil forces known to humanity in this third book. The sons are besieged by unfolding mysteries of an amazing lineage of brave and noble ancestors beleaguered by mysticism, unusual religious beliefs, and unbridled determination to understand the true meaning of life.
David Norris: Trial By Media    by Joe Jackson
Price: $6.45 USD. 65890 words. Published on November 1, 2012. .

During the lead up to the 2011 Irish presidential election Joe Jackson published David Norris: Trial By Media, which tells the story of, arguably, Ireland's most controversial presidential candidate that year, Senator David Norris. The Senator has since written his autobiography, which, sadly gives only one chapter to the 2011 Irish Presidential election and omits 99% of this material.
SiarScéal Anthology 2012: Roscommon in Reflection    by Gwen Bond
Price: $2.99 USD. 16470 words. Published by TheManuscriptPublisher on January 31, 2013. .

A collection of poetry and prose representing five years of work submitted to the Hanna Greally Literary Awards, which takes place annually in conjunction with the SiarScéal Festival in County Roscommon, Ireland. SiarScéal is a historical, literary and bilingual festival inspired by and celebrating the culture and heritage of County Roscommon, its rivers and lakes.
Norah    by Paddy McKinney
Price: $3.99 USD. 86050 words. Published by Swordpoint Intercontinental, Ltd.  on March 13, 2013. .

It was the 1950s, when Britain was once again in a state of temporary peace. The people were endeavoring to rebuild and the war generals were retiring to the silent tranquility of both the English and Irish countrysides. This is the story of one such Army officer who was attracted to the green meadowlands of East Donegal, Ireland.