Draiocht 1

by Peadar O Ceallaigh and Elaine Mullins

Published 17 May 2001

A full-colour 1st year textbook for both Higher and Ordinary levels.

The first in a series of three books which will cover the Junior Certificate course: Book 2 for 2nd and 3rd years (Ordinary); Book 3 for 2nd and 3rd years (Higher).

Themes are presented in full colour and in a lively and practical way.

Each chapter reflects the exam format and contains: vocabulary; note; conversation; poems and listening exercises.

Written exercises are preceded by vocabulary exercises and written examples, e.g. crosswords.

Included separately in the back of the book is a grammar section so it can be incorporated into lessons or taught separately.

The tapes are recorded to follow the syle of the exam tape.

A Teacher's Book is also available separately.


Draíocht 3

by Peadar O Ceallaigh and Elaine Mullins

Published 11 April 2002

It takes a step-by-step approach to the course.

Mirrors the exam format as accurately as possible.

Chapters 1 to 7 contain 4 detailed comprehensions each, and also deal with the following:

– formal and informal letters – conversation pieces – interviews – essays – newspaper articles – debates

Chapters 8 to 11 contain a selection of poetry and prose, with sample exam answers for Paper 2

Listening exercises are presented at the end of chapters 1 to 7.

The accompanying aural material follows exam style by repeating each passage either 2 or 3 times where appropriate, so the aural exam sections A, B, C and D are covered in every chapter of the book.

There is also a Teacher’s Book containing tapescripts and solutions to both aural and written exercises.


Includes CDs, scripts and solutions to exercises.


Two 90 minute CDs following exam style by repeating each passage either 2 or 3 times where appropriate, so the aural exam sections A, B, C and D are covered in every chapter of the book.

Multiple-choice questions are self-correcting for instant results.


Four 60 minute CDs following exam style by repeating each passage either 2 or 3 times where appropriate, so the aural exam sections A, B, C and D are covered in every chapter of the book.

It also contains solutions to written exercises.

Multiple-choice questions are available free. The questions are self-correcting to give you instant results


Draíocht 2

by Peadar O Ceallaigh and Elaine Mullins

Published 7 March 2002

Every chapter mirrors the exam format and contains every section of the exam paper: Vocabulary; Postcard; Note; Personal Letter; Story; Poem; Multiple Comprehensions; Listening Exercises.

It takes a step-by-step approach to the course. Mirrors the exam format as accurately as possible.

The accompanying aural material follows exam style by repeating each passage either 2 or 3 times where appropriate, so the aural exam sections A, B, C and D are covered in every chapter of the book.

There is also a Teacher’s Book containing tapescripts and solutions to both aural and written exercises.


Covers all sections of Paper I and Paper II, including the new prescribed material for those starting fifth year in September 2004.

Deals with the most relevant composition topics.

It takes a step-by-step approach to the course, using written examples and a range of target exercises.

10 full listening exercises mirror the exam format.

Vocabulary and phrases are reinforced by re-use throughout the book so students come to recognise them.

Extensive notes on prescribed prose and poetry are included.

Full colour throughout.

Comes with Teacher's Book containing tapescripts and solutions to both aural and written exercises.

Teacher's Tapes available, containing material for the aural section.