Ireland: Our Island Story

by Vincent McDonnell

Master storyteller Vincent McDonnell relates the exciting story of Ireland from the earliest times, as Stone Age settlers arrived 10,000 years ago through to the present day. From the building of the mysterious and magnificent tombs (such as Newgrange) t

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Ireland

178 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2011

About the author

Vincent McDonnell from County Mayo lives near Newmarket County Cork. In 1989, he won the GPA First Fiction Award after being recommended by Graham Greene. Winner of numerous prizes and shortlisted for the RAI Awards, he has been writer-in-residence at many venues and gives workshops and readings throughout Ireland.

Reviews

[Elena Rojo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Apparently for teenagers but found it great for adults who want an introduction to Irish history 💚

[Simon O'Mahony · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although geared towards children, this is an excellent summary of Irish history. The narrative style is engaging. Each chapter has enough content to present a solid summary of the specific period, while not overwhelming the reader.

I read this to my five children. They were thoroughly engaged throughout, although they rightly observed that Irish history is very bloody.

[Lina Gustafsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excelent history book! Captures all of the highlights in Irish history and its easy to read since it's a children's book! Works great for adults too!

[Annette Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although intended primarily for children this is a good book for anyone who wants an introduction and brief overview of Irish history

[Christina Pilkington · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great story of the history of Ireland.