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
Non-Fiction
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
The Book of Guinness Advertising complied by Jim Davies
This book is the most comprehensive collection of the many advertising approaches and styles undertaken by Guinness during the 20th Century. Beginning with an image of their first advert in the … [Read more...] about The Book of Guinness Advertising complied by Jim Davies
Martello – Arts Review edited by Maureen Charlton & Geraldine Walsh
We have two editions of Martello Arts Review. The Spring 1990 and Autumn 1997 editions. The Spring 1990 edition includes, Maureen Charlton: ‘From Inniskeen to Baggot Street Bridge, the Patrick … [Read more...] about Martello – Arts Review edited by Maureen Charlton & Geraldine Walsh
Native American Literature – An Anthology complied by Lawana Trout
This treasury of literature by Native American authors allows students to listen to the voices from America's first and oldest literature. More than fifty tribes from the U.S. and Canada are … [Read more...] about Native American Literature – An Anthology complied by Lawana Trout