Eilis Dillon

Eilis Dillon

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Eilis Dillon was born in Galway in 1920. Abandoning a career as a professional cellist, she turned to writing for adults and children, quickly earning an international reputation for both.


Eilis lived in Italy for six years in the 1960s, then divided her time between Ireland and California, until her final years which were spent in Ireland. She died in Dublin in 1994.
15th October 1992

The "Coriander"

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1st April 1991

Living in Imperial Rome

A vivid reconstruction, in words and pictures, of life under Trajan the Emperor, nearly 2000 years ago. Four different f... MoreLiving in Imperial Rome

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1st December 1986

The Lost Island

New edition of the award-winning novel. The lost island is a mystery. No-one knows where it is -- or whether it exists. ... MoreThe Lost Island

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24th March 1994

Sea-wall

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31st May 1991

The Singing Cave

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1st January 1984

The Lucky Bag: Classic Irish Children's Stories

This collection includes folk tales, fairy tales, and more modern stories of adventure, excitement and growing up. It co... MoreThe Lucky Bag: Classic Irish Children's Stories

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1st April 2001

The Fight for Plover Hill

John's grandfather Old Dan, refuses to leave his farm on Plover Hill, even when the valley around it is flooded and it b... MoreThe Fight for Plover Hill

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1st April 1991

The Cruise of the Santa Maria

John's grandfather set out to build the perfect hooker. His daughter, Maggie, took over the task, and the splendid craft... MoreThe Cruise of the Santa Maria

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22nd May 2001

The Island of Ghosts

The Island of Ghosts is a haunting story that takes place on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. When Dara an... MoreThe Island of Ghosts

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