The noted folklorist Éamonn Ó Tuathaill collected and edited these stories. He has put an introduction, notes and glossary in English at the beginning of the book. The author collected these … [Read more...] about Sgéalta Mhuintir Luinigh le Éamonn Ó Tuathail
Non-Fiction
Leabhar Gaeilge Anseo
We have secured a large supply of Irish Language books. Many of these Irish books are in the "old Irish" font. That type of printing is becoming rarer. Come in and browse as these Irish language … [Read more...] about Leabhar Gaeilge Anseo
Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin
Charles Dickens was a phenomenon: the father of ten children, a tireless walker and traveler, a supporter of liberal social causes, but most of all a great novelist. He was the creator of characters … [Read more...] about Charles Dickens by Claire Tomalin
Listowel to the Liffey by John Roche
The sub title of the book is the Kerry farmers who marched in 1966. In October 1966, 30,000 farmers from all over Ireland marched on the Dáil in an effort to improve their lot. The protest led … [Read more...] about Listowel to the Liffey by John Roche
Keel – A Gathering of Images compiled by Gráinne Murphy & Brendan Griffin
This book of photos captures life in the village of Keel since 1860. It was published in 2013 to mark the end of The Gathering year. The Gathering was a tourist initiative by the Irish Government to … [Read more...] about Keel – A Gathering of Images compiled by Gráinne Murphy & Brendan Griffin
Saint James and Father Tom complied by Terence Houlihan & Bill Browne
The sub title of this book is A Saint and his Priest. Fr. Lawlor assumed responsibility for Killorglin in January 1884. At the time the parish was a bye-word for neglect, a consequence of his … [Read more...] about Saint James and Father Tom complied by Terence Houlihan & Bill Browne
Illustrated Weather Eye compiled by Anne McWilliams
Brendan McWilliams' column, Weather Eye, that was published daily for almost two decades in The Irish Times. It was one of the most successful and best-loved features in modern Irish … [Read more...] about Illustrated Weather Eye compiled by Anne McWilliams
Turf Beneath My Feet by Garry Hogg
This book was published in 1950. The author completed a walking tour of Ireland the year before and this is an account of his journey. It is a very witty account of his travels and the many … [Read more...] about Turf Beneath My Feet by Garry Hogg
Nedeen – A Celebration compiled by Jimny & Tom Lucey
Nedeen Kelliher was one of the great characters that called Blennerville and Tralee his home. Nedeen was known throughout Ireland for his wit. He plied his trade as a jarvey in Tralee and its … [Read more...] about Nedeen – A Celebration compiled by Jimny & Tom Lucey
The Church of the Purification Churchill 1859-2009 – Spa Parish
A commemorative book to mark the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Church of the Purification, Churchill in 1859 by the then Bishop of Kerry, David Moriarty was published in 2009 The … [Read more...] about The Church of the Purification Churchill 1859-2009 – Spa Parish