Constance Markievicz had some advice for women activists: 'Leave your jewels in the bank, and buy a revolver.' Most of the women who became involved in the fight for Ireland's freedom did not have … [Read more...] about No Ordinary Women by Sinéad McCoole
Non-Fiction
Papa Hemingway by A E Hotchner
In 1948, A. E. Hotchner went to Cuba to ask Ernest Hemingway to write an article on “The Future of Literature” for Cosmopolitan magazine. The article never materialized, but from that first meeting at … [Read more...] about Papa Hemingway by A E Hotchner
Rock and Roll Books
We have a large selection of Rock and Roll books now in stock. We have books on The Rolling Stones, The Who and Led Zeppelin to name but three. A pictorial history of Jimi Hendrix is also in … [Read more...] about Rock and Roll Books
Journal of the Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society
We have secured a large supply of the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society (Cumann SeandAlaiochta is Staire Chiarrai). We even managed to secure the very first edition from 1968. … [Read more...] about Journal of the Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society
Thon Ulster Scots Book by Liam Logan
We have a large selection of books in Irish, as Gaeilge, and it is a pleasure to add a book about Ulster Scots to the stock. Liam Logan is a native speaker of Ulster Scots and has been writing and … [Read more...] about Thon Ulster Scots Book by Liam Logan
The Way of Birds by R B Talbot Kelly
This comprehensive book was first published in 1937. The book contains 72 illustrations in both Colour and Black & White. The author amalgamated his thoughts into four distinct chapters; … [Read more...] about The Way of Birds by R B Talbot Kelly
The Country Life Picture Book of Ireland compiled by Elgy Gillespie
Former Irish Times journalist Elgy Gillespie complied this book of prose and photographs in 1980. The articles are interesting but the photographs are superb. The scenery This is a book to remember … [Read more...] about The Country Life Picture Book of Ireland compiled by Elgy Gillespie
The Works of Arthur Findlay
Arthur Findlay MBE (May 16, 1883 – July 24, 1964) was a writer, accountant, stockbroker and Essex magistrate. He was also a significant figure in the history of the religion of Spiritualism. He also … [Read more...] about The Works of Arthur Findlay
The Rahan Boys and the Killoughy Barracks Affray by Marie Smith
The Killoughy Barrack blockade was an event with tragic consequences that took place in 1849. The consequences of these events has for generations been imprinted in the memories of those living in the … [Read more...] about The Rahan Boys and the Killoughy Barracks Affray by Marie Smith
Shipwreck Index of Ireland by Bridget & Richard Larn
The coast of Ireland is littered with shipwrecks. There are over 2,000 miles of Irish coast line. Many of the wrecks were small vessels of less than 100 tons. However, many bigger ships also came to … [Read more...] about Shipwreck Index of Ireland by Bridget & Richard Larn