Moore Street: The Story of Dublin's Market District by Barry Kennerk

Moore Street: The Story of Dublin's Market District by Barry KennerkMoore Street has long held a special place in the hearts of Irish people. Whether playing host to its local customers or to the generations of country folk who visit the area at Christmas, the market is as synonymous with Dublin as coddle or a pint of porter. It has given rise to some of the city's most vibrant characters and has witnessed pivotal moments in Irish history. It was here that the redoubtable Biddy Mulligan was dreamt up, where the

that they could see a most stunning edifice painted up and looking beautiful out at the point of a rough headland or out at sea on top of a forlorn rock

to remind them of their roots

weaving her own story into fairy tales and the lives of others

newlyweds Sophie and Ian can find nothing to agree on except the fact that their marriage is on the rocks

where great rivers give birth

In his compelling and entertaining narrative

rising on stilts

corrupt politicians

a love letter to the silenced women of history' Booklist'Claire North has set a new standard for Ancient Greek retellings

comes a paean to the power of language

Queen Laurelia's death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother

they remain determined to understand a tragedy that has defied explanation