Discover timeless short stories by one of Ireland's most renowned authors, faithfully translated to preserve their original spirit.

Nell - an English translation of Nell by Pádraic Ó Conaire
Nell - an English translation of Nell by Pádraic Ó Conaire
Nora - an English translation of Nora by Pádraic Ó Conaire
Nora - an English translation of Nora by Pádraic Ó Conaire

An Irish Short Story of Bitter Revenge

Nell is a powerful tale of bitterness and revenge, centered on a scorned woman whose heartbreak twists into a quiet fury. Set in the early twentieth century, this emotionally charged short story captures a bygone era — where the rhythms of rural life conceal the darker impulses of the human heart.

An Irish Short Story of Love and Loss

Two Courageous Women tells the deeply moving story of a mother and her future daughter-in-law, bound by shared grief and quiet compassion. When the man they both love is lost during the Irish Uprising, each woman chooses to bear the weight of sorrow alone — hiding the truth to shield the other from pain.

An Irish Short Story of Shame and Regret

Nora is a gripping tale of love, loss, and a longing for approval. Set in the early 1900s, Nora leaves behind her small Irish fishing village — and the shame of a love gone wrong — to seek a fresh start in London. But instead of hope, she finds hardship, betrayal, and a city that grinds her down.