The full title of the book is - Harry Clarke's War Illustrations for Ireland's Memorial Records 1914 - 1918. Ireland's Memorial Records, 1914-1918 contain the names of 49,435 enlisted men who were … [Read more...] about Harry Clarke’s War by Marguerite Helmers
Non-Fiction
Irish Country Furniture 1700 – 1950 by Claudia Kinmonth
This book-the first study of vernacular furniture in Ireland. The author investigates the origins and distribution of the common furniture of the Irish people. The book is a fascinating and lavishly … [Read more...] about Irish Country Furniture 1700 – 1950 by Claudia Kinmonth
Serving a City by Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil & Donal Ó Drisceoil
The books full title is Serving a City - The Story of Cork's English Market. The English Market is Ireland's most famous food emporium. The market has been serving the city of Cork since 1788. It … [Read more...] about Serving a City by Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil & Donal Ó Drisceoil
Butler’s Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler
Butler's Lives of the Saints is the most revered Catholic book after the Bible, the Missal and The Imitation of Christ. A Saint or two for each day of the calendar. These books are great for a daily … [Read more...] about Butler’s Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler
B’fhiú an Braon Fola le Seámas Ó Maoileóin
We are lucky to feature B'fhiú an Braon Fola le Seámas Ó Maoileóin and its English translation Blood on the Flag. The translation was carried out by Patrick Twohig. Seámas Ó Maoileóin or James … [Read more...] about B’fhiú an Braon Fola le Seámas Ó Maoileóin
Johnny O’Leary of Sliabh Luachra – edited by Terry Moylan
The sub title of the book is Dance Music from the Cork - Kerry Border. Sliabh Luachra, in the heart of Munster, is home to a unique style of traditional Irish music. The great fiddle-player Padraig … [Read more...] about Johnny O’Leary of Sliabh Luachra – edited by Terry Moylan
Sorcerer’s Screed complied by Jochum Magnus Eggertsson
Book Sold The full title of this book is Sorcerer's Screed - The Icelandic Book of Magic Spells. We like nothing better than displaying rare and unusual books. This is the most unusual book of … [Read more...] about Sorcerer’s Screed complied by Jochum Magnus Eggertsson
Kenmare – History and Survival by Colum Kenny
The full title of this book is; Kenmare - History and Survival - Fr John O'Sullivan and the Famine Poor. This is the story of a remarkable man’s (Fr John O'Sullivan) efforts to help starving people … [Read more...] about Kenmare – History and Survival by Colum Kenny
World Cup – Panini Football Collections
Since 1970 a collection of Panini stickers has accompanied each World Cup, held every four years. Each Panini album is not just a practical guide to the various rounds of the tournament, but it also … [Read more...] about World Cup – Panini Football Collections
The Manyoshu
The Manyoshu or 'Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves' is an anthology of ancient Japanese poems compiled c. 759 CE during the Nara Period but including many earlier works. The most likely person to have … [Read more...] about The Manyoshu