Fullam, Brendan. Hurling is arguably the oldest field game in the world. In 1272BC reference was made to a game in which strength, speed, stamina, skill, dexterity, and endurance were key qualities; no mention is made of frees or fouls, referees or side-line cuts. A treasure for anyone who wants to know more about this quintessentially Irish...
Healy, Elizabeth. Ireland's rivers have been immortalized in stone in the series of sculptures by Edward Smyth which decorate the arches of James Gandon's Custom House in Dublin. Each statue symbolizes its river's unique personality. Softcover, 42 pages.