The Guards by Ken Bruen

Faceless Killers: a mystery by Henning Mankell; translated from the Swedish by Steven T. Murray

Don't Look Back: an Inspector Sejer Mystery by Karin Fossum; translated from the Norwegian by Felicity David

The celebration of St. Patrick's Day outside of Ireland is a clear indication of the Irish influence throughout the world. In the United States many cities and towns recognize March 17th with parades and parties to mark the holiday of Ireland's patron saint. Ireland has made a significant contribution to literature and the arts. Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and W.B. Yeats are amongst Ireland's most famous sons. More modern day writers include Roddy Doyle, Edna O'Brien and William Trevor. Irish musicians and filmmakers also abound.  Many of these Irish-themed books, films and CDs can be found in the library's Special Collection.

Books: Fiction

• Patrick: Son of Ireland by Stephen R.

Griffith's Valuation, carried out between 1847 and 1864, was the first organized valuation of Ireland's property holdings. It's especially helpful to those researching their Irish ancestors because Irish census records prior to 1901 were lost in the destruction of the Irish Public Records Office in 1922.