Mercier Press

19/08/2025

In 1845 Ireland, a country of "absolute cruelty and horror," love somehow manages to stay alive. Liam and Máire's world is torn apart by the Great Famine, but their love and fierce determination become their only currency. This is a story of survival, sacrifice, and the enduring power of family.

Discover a tale that "will stay with you forever." Order ATHERNY today: https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/athenry-a-famine-tale-of-love-and-survival/

18/08/2025

Delighed that Mercier author Domhnall appeared on Bookline!

Teresa Quinn presenter of Bookline Liffey Sounds book programme with Domhnal O'Donoghue author of Colin and The Concubine on this mornings programme(Sunday).

17/08/2025

A very warm Rebel welcome for at Cork airport today! Thank you to everyone who came out for a bit of music and a few books 📚 🙌🏼

Pre-order ATHENRY today from the link in our bio!

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15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Looking for some literary inspiration? Mercier's Own Theo Dorgan talks to the Belfast telegraph about his favorite novels, classical texts and much-loved authors.

Read it here 👇👇👇

Eilish Fisher, Theo Dorgan and Caroline Madden share favoured novels, classical texts and much-loved authors

14/08/2025

'In this book, Darina Clancy has outlined the exceptional family business model operated by the Horgan brothers for over eight decades.

The Horgans’ body of work however, is even more important than their business success. The lives of the characters, and the character of Youghal, have been preserved for the benefit of the future generations who will call Youghal their home.'

Thank you to the Irish Examiner for their review of THE HORGAN BROTHERS, get your copy today from our website or any good bookshop: https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/the-horgan-brothers-the-irish-lumieres/

13/08/2025

Welcome Desmond McHale to the Mercier shop!

Desmond MacHale is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at University College Cork, Ireland. He is an author and speaker on several subjects, including George Boole, lateral thinking puzzles, and humour. He has published over 80 books, some of which have been translated into languages including Danish, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, German, Korean, and Japanese.

His latest book, 'The Essential George Boole: Logic, Love and Legacy' is a captivating portrait of a brilliant mind and the family that shaped him. George Boole, a largely self-taught genius, as a youth mastered multiple languages and scientific disciplines and later developed symbolic logic and what is now called Boolean algebra, the foundation of modern computing. He rose from poverty to become a respected professor at Queen's College Cork, now University College Cork. It is believed by some that he inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's creation of Professor Moriarty, the arch-enemy of Sherlock Holmes. But Boole's story isn't just about logical and mathematical prowess. He was married to a remarkable woman, educationalist Mary Everest. Their five remarkable daughters and subsequent generations carried on a legacy of brilliance, breaking barriers in science, medicine and literature. Geoffrey Hinton, George Boole's great great-grandson, is the 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics. Boole's story as one of the founders of the digital age is one of perseverance, love and ideas that changed virtually everything.

Get your copy here or from any good bookshop: https://www.mercierpress.ie/books/the-essential-george-boole-logic-love-and-legacy/

13/08/2025

Best known for representing Ireland in Eurovision, Cork man Cathal Dunne has penned a book that is set in the terrible days of the Irish Famine.

Read all about ATHENRY here or pre-order now from or website!

Best known for representing Ireland in Eurovision, Cork man Cathal Dunne has penned a book that is set in the terrible days of the Irish Famine, he ...

08/08/2025

"All things considered, I wonder if shooting that policeman made me the man that I am?"

Theo Dorgan's CAMARADE is the read of the summer, blending historical fiction with present day philosophical questioning, filled with unforgettable characters that stay with you long after the final page.

Read all about it in our most recent website blog or get a copy yourself from any good bookstore: https://www.mercierpress.ie/2025/06/27/mercier-press-launches-theo-dorgans-new-novel-camarade/

07/08/2025

Through extraordinary photographs, THE HORGAN BROTHERS documented both common folk and kings, fishermen and political activists. This stunning collection reveals a vanishing Ireland through the eyes of two brothers who knew exactly where to point their camera.

Read all about the fascinating history of THE HORGAN BROTHERS here:https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/artsandculture/arid-41679899.html

03/08/2025

📚✨ BOOK LAUNCH ALERT✨📚
Join us as Cathal Dunne brings history to life with 'Athenry: A Famine Tale of Love and Survival' 💔🌊

📍 Cork City Library, Grand Parade
📅 Saturday, 23rd August
⏰ 4PM

Set in the turmoil of 1840s Ireland, this is the epic love story we’ve all been waiting for — a powerful tale of heartbreak, hope, and survival through unimaginable times.

💬 “An epic story, a delightful read, with a poetic flow.” – Malachy McCourt

Don’t miss this unforgettable launch event with music, stories, and Irish history brought to life. 💫