Aspirations for Ireland - New Ways Forward, is a compilation of 16 essays by innovative thinkers on the future shape of Irish society and culture. It views the current economic, social, spiritual and environmental crisis as a wake-up call to a fundamental rethink of our direction and values and presents often radical solutions to develop a more resilient and egalitarian alternative. The contributors include Richard Douthwaite, Tom Collins, Patrick Sutton, Diarmuid A Murchu, Emer A Siochru, Paul O'Hara, Liam Herrick, Eamonn Henry, James Nolan, Sara Burke, John Feehan, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy, Mary Lee Rhodes, Fr Harry Bohan, Michael Starrett, Emily O'Reilly and Henry van der Kamp. They provide clear direction on the steps to be taken if Ireland is to meet current and forthcoming challenges in key areas such as energy, economy, health, justice, culture, education, religion, housing and food security. It will make an important contribution to the debate on Ireland's recovery.