Originally established by Carntogher Community Association in January 2008,
Siopa An Carn is now a successful business in its own right. Siopa An Carn is widely respected as a tasteful gift shop specialising in traditional and contemporary Irish crafts and gifts; many of our products offer the option to be personalised, so you are sure to find the perfect gift at Siopa An Carn. You can shop online, visit our Maghera retail store or give us a call on 028 7954 9978.
A handbook to the events and locations of the Easter 1916 Rising. There are so many different versions of the story of Easter Week 1916. Lorcan Collins, an acknowledged expert...
Exploring the Celtic art of decorative lettering, this book reproduces the letters of the Celtic alphabet from original sources. Letters not used by the Celtic scribes have been drawn with...
Keelin Shanley was an award-winning journalist and broadcaster for RTÉ, notably with Prime Time and the Six One News. She lived in Dun Laoghaire with her husband Conor and their children Lucy and Ben. Conor Ferguson is...
A selection of poetry about Maghera, Co Derry and its Countryside by local Poet and historian Joseph Mc Coy Joseph talks about his poetry in local Newspaper The Country Derry...
From its opening in 1796 to finally closing its doors in 1924, Kilmainham Gaol has held an iconic place in Irish history. Built as Dublin's County Gaol, it held hundreds...
The Great Famine, "an Gorta Mor" in Irish, was a period of mass starvation, disease and emigration in Ireland between 1845 and 1852. It's often referred to as the Irish...
When Moire O'Sullivan's husband, Pete, took his own life, she was left with a stark choice: to weep forever over the glass of milk that had just spilt or get...
This condensed history examines why the Great Famine was so catastrophic, and explores its effect on Irish society and culture. It explains the circumstances surrounding the period and addresses issues...
