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
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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
Kerry Walks by Kevin Corcoran
This is a comprehensive walking guide to the unspoiled beauty of Kerry. There are 20 itineraries included. The guide features clear, detailed directions for each walk, location maps, illustrations … [Read more...] about Kerry Walks by Kevin Corcoran
All Star Gazing by Moira & Eileen Dunne
All-Star Gazing marks the 50th anniversary of the All-Stars in 2021. It tells the story of the scheme from its start in 1971 right through to the present day. With contributions from 145 All-Stars, … [Read more...] about All Star Gazing by Moira & Eileen Dunne
When the Light Goes Out by Peter Goulding
When the Light Goes Out documents Irish lighthouse fatalities from 1786 to 1972. But it is much more than this. In recording these tragic events in chronological order, the book builds into a history … [Read more...] about When the Light Goes Out by Peter Goulding
The Great Book of Kerry edited by Sean Quinlan
We have recently sourced the three volume set of Leabhar Mór Chiarraí - The Great Book of Kerry . This three volume set has been edited and compiled by Sean Quinlan. The books deal with the history … [Read more...] about The Great Book of Kerry edited by Sean Quinlan