Colourpoint Books
@colourpointbooks.bsky.social
Northern Ireland publisher of non-fiction specialising in history, biography, memoir, contemporary and topical interests. Also provides distribution services.
In "Tracing Your Belfast Ancestors", genealogist Chris Paton provides a research gateway for those wishing to trace their ancestors from the Northern Irish capital. 🗺️ ⚛️
💻: https://tinyurl.com/cva3khzn
#BelfastAncestors #Genealogy #CelticBooks #IrishHeritage
💻: https://tinyurl.com/cva3khzn
#BelfastAncestors #Genealogy #CelticBooks #IrishHeritage
July 22, 2026 at 9:44 AM
In 1961, a small community was shattered by the brutal murder of 19-year-old Pearl Gamble. Patrick Greg tells this emotive story, which concludes with the execution of Robert McGladdery, the last man hanged in Northern Ireland.
#robertmcgladdery #crumlinroadgaol
#robertmcgladdery #crumlinroadgaol
July 15, 2026 at 11:03 AM
In 1961, a small community was shattered by the brutal murder of 19-year-old Pearl Gamble. Patrick Greg tells this emotive story, which concludes with the execution of Robert McGladdery, the last man hanged in Northern Ireland.
#robertmcgladdery #crumlinroadgaol
#robertmcgladdery #crumlinroadgaol
Thank you Michael Traynor for this great review of 'Queen’s University Air Squadron' in Flying In Ireland Magazine.
flyinginireland.com/2026/06/book...
flyinginireland.com/2026/06/book...
Book Review - Queen's University Air Squadron
Review by Michael Traynor
Queen's University Air Squadron by Guy Warner, 184 pages , Colourpoint Books £16, ISBN 9781780734064
Queen's University Air Squadron (QUAS) was a lesser known squadron ...
flyinginireland.com
June 24, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Thank you Michael Traynor for this great review of 'Queen’s University Air Squadron' in Flying In Ireland Magazine.
flyinginireland.com/2026/06/book...
flyinginireland.com/2026/06/book...
A notebook carried through the trenches of the #GreatWar had a list of names. Determined to trace these men, Mark Scott turned detective & unravelled a remarkable connection to the #UnknownWarrior, unearthing new documents telling of those not selected for burial in #WestminsterAbbey in 1920.
#WWI
#WWI
June 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM
A notebook carried through the trenches of the #GreatWar had a list of names. Determined to trace these men, Mark Scott turned detective & unravelled a remarkable connection to the #UnknownWarrior, unearthing new documents telling of those not selected for burial in #WestminsterAbbey in 1920.
#WWI
#WWI
Join author Mark Scott and Ancre Somme Association on Thursday 11th June for a fascinating and moving presentation exploring the untold stories behind one of the most poignant symbols of the First World War — the Unknown Warrior.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/among-the-...
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June 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Join author Mark Scott and Ancre Somme Association on Thursday 11th June for a fascinating and moving presentation exploring the untold stories behind one of the most poignant symbols of the First World War — the Unknown Warrior.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/among-the-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/among-the-...
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'Queen's University Air Squadron: A History' by Guy Warner was launched this weekend to celebrate 85 years of the #QUAS, which had such a positive effect on the lives of many students, the University and the wider community in Northern Ireland.
#QUB #aviation #squadron
'Queen's University Air Squadron: A History' by Guy Warner was launched this weekend to celebrate 85 years of the #QUAS, which had such a positive effect on the lives of many students, the University and the wider community in Northern Ireland.
#QUB #aviation #squadron
June 3, 2026 at 12:45 PM
'Queen's University Air Squadron: a History', written by Guy Warner and published by Colourpoint Books, was launched at the 85th Anniversary Celebration of the Queen's University Air Squadron on Saturday.
Copies are available from Colourpoint Books:
colourpointbooks.com/product/quee...
Copies are available from Colourpoint Books:
colourpointbooks.com/product/quee...
Queen's honours 85 years of University Air Squadron!
Former members of the Queen’s University Air Squadron gathered this weekend to commemorate the society’s remarkable 85-year history and its lasting contribution to aviation, leadership and public service.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/LO9J50Z5Wje
Former members of the Queen’s University Air Squadron gathered this weekend to commemorate the society’s remarkable 85-year history and its lasting contribution to aviation, leadership and public service.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/LO9J50Z5Wje
June 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
'Queen's University Air Squadron: a History', written by Guy Warner and published by Colourpoint Books, was launched at the 85th Anniversary Celebration of the Queen's University Air Squadron on Saturday.
Copies are available from Colourpoint Books:
colourpointbooks.com/product/quee...
Copies are available from Colourpoint Books:
colourpointbooks.com/product/quee...
Revised edition of Dr EM Patterson’s history of the narrow-gauge railways of County #Donegal. It includes new interviews and memories of those who worked & had contact with the railway, additional drawings & a chapter on the railway today.
#railwayheritage #railwayphotography #steamtrains
#railwayheritage #railwayphotography #steamtrains
May 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Revised edition of Dr EM Patterson’s history of the narrow-gauge railways of County #Donegal. It includes new interviews and memories of those who worked & had contact with the railway, additional drawings & a chapter on the railway today.
#railwayheritage #railwayphotography #steamtrains
#railwayheritage #railwayphotography #steamtrains
Introduction to the #Wildflowers of #NorthernIreland will introduce you to many of our common, and not so common, plant species in their natural environments. It will encourage you to give those plant species we frequently stroll past a second look!
Written by James Napier, distributed by CB.
Written by James Napier, distributed by CB.
May 8, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Introduction to the #Wildflowers of #NorthernIreland will introduce you to many of our common, and not so common, plant species in their natural environments. It will encourage you to give those plant species we frequently stroll past a second look!
Written by James Napier, distributed by CB.
Written by James Napier, distributed by CB.
Thank you, Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney for sharing your story to a jam packed room in the @ulstermuseum.org, #Belfast.
Your strength, warmth and humour are what make you truly remarkable. You are an inspiration to all who meet you.
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #ulstermuseum
Your strength, warmth and humour are what make you truly remarkable. You are an inspiration to all who meet you.
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #ulstermuseum
April 30, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Thank you, Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney for sharing your story to a jam packed room in the @ulstermuseum.org, #Belfast.
Your strength, warmth and humour are what make you truly remarkable. You are an inspiration to all who meet you.
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #ulstermuseum
Your strength, warmth and humour are what make you truly remarkable. You are an inspiration to all who meet you.
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #ulstermuseum
#readirishwomenchallenge
Day 16: A book about looking for a place to belong
'For the Sins of my Mother' by Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #hiainquiry #nazarethhouse #resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #irishwriters @bookaneer808.bsky.social
Day 16: A book about looking for a place to belong
'For the Sins of my Mother' by Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #hiainquiry #nazarethhouse #resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #irishwriters @bookaneer808.bsky.social
April 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
#readirishwomenchallenge
Day 16: A book about looking for a place to belong
'For the Sins of my Mother' by Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #hiainquiry #nazarethhouse #resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #irishwriters @bookaneer808.bsky.social
Day 16: A book about looking for a place to belong
'For the Sins of my Mother' by Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney
#historicalinstitutionalabuseinquiry #hiainquiry #nazarethhouse #resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #irishwriters @bookaneer808.bsky.social
Join the @ulstermuseum.org for a special talk by Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney based on her book 'For the Sins of My Mother'.
www.ulstermuseum.org/whats-on/sin...
www.ulstermuseum.org/whats-on/sin...
April 16, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Join the @ulstermuseum.org for a special talk by Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney based on her book 'For the Sins of My Mother'.
www.ulstermuseum.org/whats-on/sin...
www.ulstermuseum.org/whats-on/sin...
A notebook carried through the trenches of the #GreatWar had a list of names. Determined to trace these men, Mark Scott turned detective & unravelled a remarkable connection to the #UnknownWarrior, unearthing new documents telling of those not selected for burial in #WestminsterAbbey in 1920.
#WWI
#WWI
March 20, 2026 at 11:19 AM
A notebook carried through the trenches of the #GreatWar had a list of names. Determined to trace these men, Mark Scott turned detective & unravelled a remarkable connection to the #UnknownWarrior, unearthing new documents telling of those not selected for burial in #WestminsterAbbey in 1920.
#WWI
#WWI
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Free event at PRONI Belfast.
The Transformation of the US Presidancy in the 20th Century - onsite talk by Jim McBride, followed by the launch of his and co-author Stewart Bredin's text book: The American Presidancy 1901-2000.
The Transformation of the US Presidancy in the 20th Century - onsite talk by Jim McBride, followed by the launch of his and co-author Stewart Bredin's text book: The American Presidancy 1901-2000.
March 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Free event at PRONI Belfast.
The Transformation of the US Presidancy in the 20th Century - onsite talk by Jim McBride, followed by the launch of his and co-author Stewart Bredin's text book: The American Presidancy 1901-2000.
The Transformation of the US Presidancy in the 20th Century - onsite talk by Jim McBride, followed by the launch of his and co-author Stewart Bredin's text book: The American Presidancy 1901-2000.
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My St Patrick's Day #genealogy talk "Irish Family History Resources Online" will run Tues 17 Mar 2026, 7pm (UK). A handout will accompany it, and a copy of the talk made available for a week after. To register, visit us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... (£10 fee).
I hope to see you there!
Chris
I hope to see you there!
Chris
March 10, 2026 at 7:26 PM
My St Patrick's Day #genealogy talk "Irish Family History Resources Online" will run Tues 17 Mar 2026, 7pm (UK). A handout will accompany it, and a copy of the talk made available for a week after. To register, visit us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... (£10 fee).
I hope to see you there!
Chris
I hope to see you there!
Chris
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In "Tracing Your Belfast Ancestors", genealogist Chris Paton provides a research gateway for those wishing to trace their ancestors from the Northern Irish capital. 🗺️ ⚛️
💻: https://tinyurl.com/cva3khzn
#BelfastAncestors #Genealogy #CelticBooks #IrishHeritage
💻: https://tinyurl.com/cva3khzn
#BelfastAncestors #Genealogy #CelticBooks #IrishHeritage
March 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
In "Tracing Your Belfast Ancestors", genealogist Chris Paton provides a research gateway for those wishing to trace their ancestors from the Northern Irish capital. 🗺️ ⚛️
💻: https://tinyurl.com/cva3khzn
#BelfastAncestors #Genealogy #CelticBooks #IrishHeritage
💻: https://tinyurl.com/cva3khzn
#BelfastAncestors #Genealogy #CelticBooks #IrishHeritage
17 men, who paid for their crimes on the gallows, were buried at #CrumlinRoadGaol between 1854 & 1961. This is the story of execution in #Belfast and of those who were prepared to take a life; of their victims; and the hangmen. Often sad and gruesome, but fascinating #TrueCrime stories.
February 25, 2026 at 10:22 AM
17 men, who paid for their crimes on the gallows, were buried at #CrumlinRoadGaol between 1854 & 1961. This is the story of execution in #Belfast and of those who were prepared to take a life; of their victims; and the hangmen. Often sad and gruesome, but fascinating #TrueCrime stories.
🎤Join Guy Warner for a talk on Nutts Corner: in War and Peace
📍PRONI
📆 Wednesday 11th March
⏱️ 1–2pm
🪙 Free
Reserve your spot via #PRONI – link in comments.
#nuttscorner #aviation #aviationlovers #northernireland #airfields
📍PRONI
📆 Wednesday 11th March
⏱️ 1–2pm
🪙 Free
Reserve your spot via #PRONI – link in comments.
#nuttscorner #aviation #aviationlovers #northernireland #airfields
February 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
🎤Join Guy Warner for a talk on Nutts Corner: in War and Peace
📍PRONI
📆 Wednesday 11th March
⏱️ 1–2pm
🪙 Free
Reserve your spot via #PRONI – link in comments.
#nuttscorner #aviation #aviationlovers #northernireland #airfields
📍PRONI
📆 Wednesday 11th March
⏱️ 1–2pm
🪙 Free
Reserve your spot via #PRONI – link in comments.
#nuttscorner #aviation #aviationlovers #northernireland #airfields
Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney joined Carrickfergus W.I last week to talk about her incredible story. Her book 'For the Sins of my Mother' is available here:
colourpointbooks.com/product/for-...
#nazarethhouse #Resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #inspirationalstories #WI #womensinstitute
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#nazarethhouse #Resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #inspirationalstories #WI #womensinstitute
February 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Marie Therese Rogers-Moloney joined Carrickfergus W.I last week to talk about her incredible story. Her book 'For the Sins of my Mother' is available here:
colourpointbooks.com/product/for-...
#nazarethhouse #Resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #inspirationalstories #WI #womensinstitute
colourpointbooks.com/product/for-...
#nazarethhouse #Resilience #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #inspirationalstories #WI #womensinstitute
Jonathan Beaumont and Barry Carse's 'Rails Through Tipperary' is a scenic photographic odyssey through the ‘Golden Vale’ of County #Tipperary.
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#RailwayHeritage #railwayphotography
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#RailwayHeritage #railwayphotography
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Jonathan Beaumont and Barry Carse's 'Rails Through Tipperary' is a scenic photographic odyssey through the ‘Golden Vale’ of County #Tipperary.
colourpointbooks.com/product/rail...
#RailwayHeritage #railwayphotography
colourpointbooks.com/product/rail...
#RailwayHeritage #railwayphotography
👀 'Nutts Corner: in War and Peace' spotted in Waterstones Forestside this week 👀
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#aviationlovers #aviationdaily #guywarner #erniecromie #nuttscorner #northernireland #irishhistory
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#aviationlovers #aviationdaily #guywarner #erniecromie #nuttscorner #northernireland #irishhistory
February 4, 2026 at 11:26 AM
👀 'Nutts Corner: in War and Peace' spotted in Waterstones Forestside this week 👀
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#aviationlovers #aviationdaily #guywarner #erniecromie #nuttscorner #northernireland #irishhistory
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#aviationlovers #aviationdaily #guywarner #erniecromie #nuttscorner #northernireland #irishhistory
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New to #Bluesky? Here's a starter pack for Publishers of Books on the Island of Ireland
#BookSky
go.bsky.app/GS15SpY
#BookSky
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January 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
New to #Bluesky? Here's a starter pack for Publishers of Books on the Island of Ireland
#BookSky
go.bsky.app/GS15SpY
#BookSky
go.bsky.app/GS15SpY
January 10, 2026 at 3:37 PM
📖 Next Year Will Be A Good One
📖 Life with Sean O'Casey, my family and theatre
✍️ Shivaun O'Casey
📚 Published by Belcouver Press
📦 Available from Colourpoint Books
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📖 Life with Sean O'Casey, my family and theatre
✍️ Shivaun O'Casey
📚 Published by Belcouver Press
📦 Available from Colourpoint Books
colourpointbooks.com/product/next...
December 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
📖 Next Year Will Be A Good One
📖 Life with Sean O'Casey, my family and theatre
✍️ Shivaun O'Casey
📚 Published by Belcouver Press
📦 Available from Colourpoint Books
colourpointbooks.com/product/next...
📖 Life with Sean O'Casey, my family and theatre
✍️ Shivaun O'Casey
📚 Published by Belcouver Press
📦 Available from Colourpoint Books
colourpointbooks.com/product/next...
📖 Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company
✍️ Ernie Shepherd
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This first history of the little known Fishguard & Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. has been extensively researched and includes 80+ images, most previously unpublished.
✍️ Ernie Shepherd
colourpointbooks.com/product/fish...
This first history of the little known Fishguard & Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. has been extensively researched and includes 80+ images, most previously unpublished.
December 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📖 Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company
✍️ Ernie Shepherd
colourpointbooks.com/product/fish...
This first history of the little known Fishguard & Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. has been extensively researched and includes 80+ images, most previously unpublished.
✍️ Ernie Shepherd
colourpointbooks.com/product/fish...
This first history of the little known Fishguard & Rosslare Railways and Harbours Co. has been extensively researched and includes 80+ images, most previously unpublished.