Blackstaff Press is regarded as one of Ireland’s foremost publishers, with a thriving fiction and non-fiction list. They have published over 800 titles since 1971, covering a range of subjects including history, politics, cookery, memoir, sport, fiction, poetry and travel.
From the first race in 1922, the Ulster Grand Prix has been one of the most thrilling events in the international motorcycling calendar, attracting the world's great riders and machines. With over 100 photographs, alongside lively commentary, and bringing together stats across its entire history, this is the definitive account.
The incredible story of Northern Ireland’s journey to the 1982 World Cup
by Evan Marshall
ISBN: 9781780732404
Pub Date: 2022-07-20
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Blackstaff Press
200 Pages
For six glorious years and two astonishing World Cup campaigns in the 1980s, tiny Northern Ireland stood up to the global football giants. Including interviews with players and managers, the book reveals the drama of the team’s fluctuating fortunes and heroics on the international stage.
When at St Colman’s College in Newry, Gerard Gorman was abused by pedophile priest Father Malachy Finegan. Gerard was so traumatized that for many years he was unable to talk about what had happened. Brave and open-hearted, this book is a powerful account of abuse and a damning indictment of an institution that continues to stonewall victims.
More Journalists Tell their Stories of the Northern Ireland conflict
Edited by Deric Henderson and Ivan Little
ISBN: 9781780733258
Pub Date: 2022-04-29
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Blackstaff Press
256 Pages
Following the success of the acclaimed Reporting the Troubles (2018), this book brings together new contributions from over sixty journalists writing about the events and people they could never forget from their time reporting in Northern Ireland.
More real stories from the RUC men and women who policed the Troubles
by Colin Breen
ISBN: 9781780733319
Pub Date: 2022-02-24
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Blackstaff Press
208 Pages
In this final part to his bestselling A Force Like No Other series, Colin Breen brings together more compelling insider stories from RUC officers who served during the Troubles.
My life working for women's rights, peace and equality in Northern Ireland and beyond
by Monica McWilliams
ISBN: 9781780733227
Pub Date: 2022-02-03
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Blackstaff Press
368 Pages
A frank and fascinating memoir from a Northern Irish peace activist, human rights defender, and former politician who has broken the mold in so many ways – in her work on domestic violence; in her co-founding of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition; and in her fight for peace and human rights both at home and globally.
An anthology of specially commissioned short stories exploring the weird, surreal, and dream-like. Bringing together some of the best of Northern Ireland’s literary talents as well as new and exciting voices, this collection is dark, funny, and unsettling.
Music, Mayhem, Good Vibrations: Special Collectors' Poster Edition
by Terry Hooley
ISBN: 9780856408595
Pub Date: 2021-11-05
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Blackstaff Press
224 Pages
You’ve seen the Good Vibrations film, now read Terri Hooley’s own story – from the highs of working with John Peel and The Undertones, to lows of bankruptcy and arson, featuring contributions from David Holmes, Gary Lightbody and many others.
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Blackstaff Press is regarded as one of Ireland’s foremost publishers, with a thriving fiction and non-fiction list. They have published over 800 titles since 1971, covering a range of subjects including history, politics, cookery, memoir, sport, fiction, poetry and travel. 
