In Part 1 the author gives a brief introduction to the period and outlines the most important events that took place during the course of the fight against the British in Cork from 1916 to 1921. He … [Read more...] about Cork’s Revolutionary Dead 1916-1923 by Barry Keane
Non-Fiction
The Spirit of the Nation edited by Martin Manseragh
This book looks at Charles J. Haughey's speeches and statements. Twice Taoiseach, since 1979 leader of Fianna Fail, Ireland's largest political party. He was holder of a series of key cabinet … [Read more...] about The Spirit of the Nation edited by Martin Manseragh
IVERNI by William O’Brien
The book's full title is IVERNI - A Prehistory of Cork. This book explores the prehistory of county Cork from the earliest human settlement to the Romano-British era, ending with the beginning of … [Read more...] about IVERNI by William O’Brien
The Lost Photographs of Captain Scott by David M Wilson
These iconic photographs of Captain Robert F Scott who perished with four of his fellow explorers on their return from the South Pole in March 1912. The photographs were lost until they were auctioned … [Read more...] about The Lost Photographs of Captain Scott by David M Wilson
Cassell’s Battlefields of Britain & Ireland by Richard Brooks
There have been a number of British/Irish battle books before, but never one as comprehensive as readable as this. The meat of the volume is its 377 'battle articles' - from the skirmish between … [Read more...] about Cassell’s Battlefields of Britain & Ireland by Richard Brooks
Mutiny for the Cause by Sam Pollock
Mutiny For the Cause is the savage and tragic story of the mutiny of the Connaught Rangers, stationed in the Punjab in 1920. Nicknamed The Devil's Own, the regiment had a fine tradition of service and … [Read more...] about Mutiny for the Cause by Sam Pollock
The Footwear Industry in Ireland 1922 – 1973 by Jon Press
The purpose of this book is to examine the experience of the footwear industry after independence in 1922. This industry was an important one in Ireland because it was well suited to government needs. … [Read more...] about The Footwear Industry in Ireland 1922 – 1973 by Jon Press
Images of Irish Nature by Mike Brown
A beautiful collection of over 130 stunning photographic images by acclaimed West Cork photographer Mike Brown. In this second book, Mike explores some different styles of wildlife image with … [Read more...] about Images of Irish Nature by Mike Brown
De Gaulle and Ireland edited by Pierre Joannon
In 1969, less than two weeks after leaving office as President of France, General De Gaulle arrived in Ireland for a six week stay. He and his wife stayed quietly in Kerry and Connemara, observing at … [Read more...] about De Gaulle and Ireland edited by Pierre Joannon
An Bíobla Naofa
An Bíobla Naofa is a translation of the Bible into Irish by Monsignor Pádraig Ó Fiannachta. Monsignor Ó Fiannachta's love for the Irish language and Irish culture and folklore was evident in all his … [Read more...] about An Bíobla Naofa