We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland
We Don’t Know Ourselves is a sweeping and insightful history of modern Ireland told through the personal perspective of one of the country’s most respected writers. Fintan O’Toole traces the dramatic social and political changes that transformed Ireland over the past several decades.
Combining memoir with historical analysis, the book provides a compelling portrait of a nation in transition.
Selected by Chapter & Vines for readers interested in modern Irish history and cultural change.
Shipping is calculated at checkout, and free collection is available.
For tiers including candles or tea:
Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Keep candles away from children and pets.
Tea components are intended for personal consumption only.
All candles may contain fragrance oils. Tea products may contain herbs, flavourings, or plant-based ingredients. Customers are responsible for reviewing ingredient information and ensuring suitability for their own use.
If you have allergies, sensitivities, or medical concerns, please review product details carefully before purchase.
Chapter & Vines cannot be held responsible for allergic reactions or sensitivities resulting from candle or tea use.
Candle vessels and tea presentation may vary slightly due to small-scale sourcing.
Orders are packed in small batches to maintain quality control.
Please allow 2–4 working days for dispatch unless otherwise stated.
Once dispatched, standard An Post delivery timeframes apply.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on the order and delivery destination.
Book packages that include additional reading-ritual items may require a larger or heavier parcel.
Orders within Ireland are dispatched using the delivery service shown at checkout. Delivery timeframes are estimates and may be affected by carrier delays.
The book format and condition are described on the individual product listing.
Where a Chapter & Vines package includes additional presentation or reading-ritual elements, those inclusions depend on the package selected and current availability.
Please review the product description and selected package before checkout.
These options are one-off book packages for this title and are separate from Chapter & Vines annual memberships.
Choose the package level shown on the product page:
Reader – the book with a simple Chapter & Vines finish.
Curated Reader – the book with additional curated or presentation elements.
Ritual – the book with reading-ritual extras, which may include a drink element, candle or seasonal companion depending on the listing.
Founder Edition – a limited collector-style finish where available.
Contents can vary by title and availability. The price shown on this product page is for a one-off purchase and does not start an annual membership.
Some Chapter & Vines book packages and special editions are prepared in small batches and may have limited availability.
Where an item is individually numbered, sealed or otherwise limited, this will be stated on the product listing.
Once a limited edition or package sells out, restocking is not guaranteed.
Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for items in original, unused, and resalable condition.
Books must remain unread and free from spine creasing, page folding, marking, staining, or damage.
If an item has been handled beyond what is necessary to inspect it, a deduction may be applied to reflect diminished value.
Founder and sealed editions cannot be returned once protective seals have been removed, unless faulty.
Customers are responsible for return shipping unless the item is faulty.
Shipping charges are non-refundable.
Due to limited stock quantities, exchanges may not be possible once an edition has sold out.
Chapter & Vines ships via standard An Post services unless otherwise specified at checkout.
If your parcel has not arrived within the expected delivery window, please allow up to 10 working days from dispatch before contacting us. Postal delays can occur.
If a parcel is confirmed lost by An Post, we will either:
Issue a replacement (subject to stock availability), or
Provide a refund at our discretion.
For limited or Founder editions where stock is unavailable, a refund will be issued.
We reserve the right to investigate claims of non-delivery before issuing a replacement or refund.
Chapter & Vines cannot be held responsible for parcels lost due to incorrect or incomplete address details supplied at checkout.
Chapter & Vines is an Irish-founded literary space and reading community in Dublin, created around thoughtful book discovery, intentional reading and connection.
We champion Irish voices alongside carefully chosen books from further afield, and create small-batch book experiences designed to make reading feel worth making time for.
Authors are not charged to be featured by Chapter & Vines.