Books published by publisher Mercier Press

Here is the true story of Thomas Blake-Burke Wolfe, who, through a series of unfortunate events, is framed for destroying the property of the Three Little Pigs. He winds up in court at a shambolic trial but after the judge drops dead and the star witness goes missing, a re-trial is called. Will Thomas Blake-Burke Wolfe's good name be cleared or will he be forever known as The Big Bad Wolf?

From his childhood in Cork and early working years in London, through the 1916 Rising, imprisonment in Frongoch, his involvement in the War of Independence, Treaty negotiations and the Civil War, to his untimely death at Béal na mBláth, the full story of Collins' life is narrated in simple, engaging language to appeal to readers in the 9–12 age group.Though only thirty-two when he died, Michael Collins was feared by the British and a central figure in the fight for Irish freedom. In this short biography, his dramatic story is brought to life and a human face is given to the historic figure.

Country towns are an important aspect of Irish identity, blending place and time in a unique fashion. Their stories reflect the formative periods of town foundation in Ireland: from Gaelic monastic sites to Anglo-Norman colonial settlements to early modern plantation towns.The story of each town is here given added interest by a town plan and an evocative black-and-white illustration, usually nineteenth-century. A map gives an overview of all the towns featured in the book and classifies them according to their mode of origin.The collective history of these Irish towns reflects the complexity of Irish civilisation in a more colourful way than could any chronological history.

Described by the Sunday Tribune as ""The Irish A.A. Milne"" I'm Proud to be Me! is a collection of poems from best-loved poet Gabriel Fitzmaurice, which provide great insights into the minds of children. As a best selling poet and a national school teacher for over 30 years, Gabriel's poetry is always innovative, imaginative, current and never outdated. The poems in this volume cover everything from poo to religion, bullying to friendships, birth to death, and are ideal for reading alone or with mum and dad. Though you live in a house / With a proper address / And wear proper clothes / Not my hand-me-down dress / Though you think that you're better / Than I'll ever be / And look down on our equals / I'm proud to be me.

A short biography for young Readers of Daniel O'Connell. O'Connell is considered by many to be one of the most significant Irish politicians. He was an innovator of democratic politics and a believer in the path of peace. At a time when the people were downtrodden he raised them and showed them how to defeat their conquerors. He showed the power of the people when they speak with one voice.