Book excerpt: This book deals with the Irish development of the equitable doctrine of specific performance, with particular focus on: the nature of specific performance * the contractual context of the remedy * defenses to the action and discretionary reasons for refusal of relief * statue of frauds and subject to contract * part performance * contracts for interests in land * specific performance of contracts with other subject matters * other remedies similar to specific performance * specific performance and third parties * damages and money claims * procedure.