Mary Leland’s Dwyers of Cork is a lively, fascinating and comprehensive work, full of social, economic and historical insights, depicts the city of the merchant princes in its heyday. From the … [Read more...] about Dwyers of Cork by Mary Leland
Non-Fiction
Mother Ireland by Edna O’Brien
An autobiographical tapestry; recollections of an Irish childhood linked to an account of a journey there today. The author's account is interwoven with fragments of Irish mythology, history and … [Read more...] about Mother Ireland by Edna O’Brien
An Enemy of the Crown by David Burke
In the early 1970s, Sir Maurice Oldfield of the British Secret Service, MI6, embarked upon a decade-long campaign to derail the political career of Charles Haughey. The English spymaster believed … [Read more...] about An Enemy of the Crown by David Burke
Light Years Ago by Tim O’Brien
This is a study of the Cairns of Newgrange and Cairn T Loughcrew, Co Meath. Among the interesting facts contained in the book. It shows that the symbols of the sun engraved on the backstone of … [Read more...] about Light Years Ago by Tim O’Brien
The Farm by Lough Gur by Mary Carbery
The Farm by Lough Gur written by Mary Carberry was re-published in 2010 following much local interest. The sub-title of the book is The Story of Mary Fogarty. This true story is based on the life … [Read more...] about The Farm by Lough Gur by Mary Carbery
Shawlies Echo Boys The Marsh & The Lanes by Michael Verdon
This book is a tribute to Old Cork City life and traditions. The denizens of Old Cork stand out from the crowd and speak their minds. In the span of three years, Michael Verdon interviewed dozens … [Read more...] about Shawlies Echo Boys The Marsh & The Lanes by Michael Verdon
The Irish Civil War by Tim Pat Coogan & George Morrison
The authors take readers beyond the narrow focus other histories put on Michael Collins, this book recreates the entire course of the war that created modern-day Ireland. The book deals with events … [Read more...] about The Irish Civil War by Tim Pat Coogan & George Morrison
Heirs to the Kingdom by Owen O’Shea
The political dynasty is a well-established tradition in Ireland, but most particularly in Kerry, where nearly all politicians can trace their political lineage back several generations -- with some … [Read more...] about Heirs to the Kingdom by Owen O’Shea
Ireland’s Coastline by Richard Nairin
The book's subtitle is Exploring its Nature and Heritage This book provides a comprehensive account of the natural and human history of the Irish coastline. The text is illustrated with aerial … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Coastline by Richard Nairin
One Hundred Years of Faughs Hurling by Marcus De Búrca
The noted GAA historian Marcus De Búrca wrote this history of the Faughs GAA Club in 1984. The book was released in 1985 and was printed in Tralee by The Kerryman. Faughs were formed in 1885. This … [Read more...] about One Hundred Years of Faughs Hurling by Marcus De Búrca