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
Non-Fiction
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
The Lonely Sea and The Sky by Francis Chichester
The Lonely Sea and The Sky is the autobiography of aviator and sailor Sir Francis Chichester, who was the second person to fly solo from England to Australia. It is a tale of ardour and adventure, … [Read more...] about The Lonely Sea and The Sky by Francis Chichester
Your Children are not Your Children – The Story of Headfort School by Lingard Goulding
Headfort School has always been an idiosyncratic place. Beginning as an 'outpost of empire' at a time when that empire was locally destitute, it served to prepare the sons of the landed classes for … [Read more...] about Your Children are not Your Children – The Story of Headfort School by Lingard Goulding
Grace’s Card by Charles Chenevix Trench
This is a political history of Irish Catholic landlords from 1690 to 1800. Many had lost part of their estates under Queen Elizabeth, and most lost all under Cromwell. Those who supported James II … [Read more...] about Grace’s Card by Charles Chenevix Trench
Witches, Spies and Stockholm Syndrome by Finbar Dwyer
This book presents over two dozen fascinating portraits of life in medieval Ireland. The book focuses on unusual and diverting individuals, topics, and events from the 13th and 14th centuries. Against … [Read more...] about Witches, Spies and Stockholm Syndrome by Finbar Dwyer