Books and DVDs

Belfast began as a humble settlement beside an ancient ford over the River Lagan. Through the ages, the Celts, the Normans, the Scots and the English have left their mark. And as the centuries passed, the seeds of religious conflict were sown.

Gaiscíoch na Beilte Uaine written by Caitríona Nic Sheáin and illustrated by Andrew Whitson.

A Field Guide To Irish Fairies written by Bob Curran and illustrated by Andrew Whitson.

A Celtic Alphabet from the Book of Kells and other sources by Andrew Whitson. Introduction by Dr A.J.Hughes.

A Bit of Craic From Belfast by Doreen McBride.

The Wee Ulster Phrase Book by Doreen McBride.

A Wee Book of Things by Doreen McBride.

A Dictionary of Local Posh-Speak by Billy Simpson and Doreen McBride.

The only book by Jim Fitzpatrick currently in print. It is the fulfillment of the artist's dream to present his work in such a way that the genesis and evolution of the thematic content is made clearly apparent to the reader. He was involved at every stage of the publication to ensure that the quality of reproduction is as faithful to the originals as is technically possible. Érinsaga is an attempt to reproduce in their original freshness paintings which, in spite of the months of labour that has gone into them, are the expression of a second's blinding flash of visionary inspiration .

For many years Celtic inspired design work has been one of the most popular in the tattoo world. Whether someone has true Celtic roots or not, the urge to wear flowing, intricate and historic Celtic imagery has been irresistible to many people. If you have a Celtic tattoo, there is a great chance that the design owes something to Courtney Davis. Over the past 30 years, Davis has studied and kept alive Celtic history and culture and has published 50 books. After seeing and hearing about the many people who have used his art books as inspiration for Celtic tattoos, Davis has now decided to produce work books of designs specifically with tattooing in mind. The first, the Celtic Tattoo Work Book is now in print. The book is packed with hundreds of Celtic style designs, some familiar but many you won't have seen before, all clearly reproduced in crisp black and white, ready to be tattooed. The design are divided into sections, ranging from knotwork, crosses and spirals to animals, new age imagery and human figures. The book doesn't come with liner sheets so it is not flash in the true sense of the word but the designs are bold and free of any unnecessary shading and detail so they are ideal for use as a basis for tattoo stencils.

Renowned artist and illustrator Courtney Davis has produced his second Tattoo Workbook, which will doubtless prove an invaluable addition to any tattoo bookshelf. The first volume was about Celtic designs, and in this second book he turns his attention to Viking designs.

The tragic tale of Lir and his children retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of St Patrick retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Martin Cater. For Children.

The story of St Brigid's Cloak retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of Oisín the poet and his stay in the land of the young retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of how Finn mac Cool built the Giant's Causeway and outwitted a Scottish giant called Angus. Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of how Finn outwitted the Wicked Fairy of Tara and became leader of the Fianna. Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of how Finn tasted the Salmon of Knowledge Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of the enduring love of Etain and Midir .Illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

The story of how Setanta became Cu Chulainn, Ulster's most famous warrior. Retold by Reg Keating and illustrated by Heather McKay. For Children.

Drawing on the timeless appeal of Celtic art, this book brings together a broad range of contemporary crafts and shows you how to apply Celtic art and design to jewellery making, glass painting, paper crafts and more. Vibrant designs, stunning projects and clear step-by-step photography make this a rich and inspiring resource for craft workers of all abilities.