This book examines the effects the First World War had on County Kerry. Political dissent and growing unrest played alongside the global troubles. Delving into the First World War, this book paints … [Read more...] about The Kingdom in the Empire by Thomas F Martin
Non-Fiction
Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting
The full title of this book is Norwegian Wood, Chopping, Stacking and Drying Wood the Scandinavian Way. The author tells us how to save timber and have it ready to provide fuel for the winter. If … [Read more...] about Norwegian Wood by Lars Mytting
The Boy Wonder of Hurling with Diarmuid O’Flynn
This is the story of Jimmy Doyle as told in his own words. In a remarkable career, Jimmy won every honour and accolade. Four years a county minor, with three All-Ireland Minor medals and six … [Read more...] about The Boy Wonder of Hurling with Diarmuid O’Flynn
People and the Land by Jonathan Bell
This is a photographic record of farming life in nineteenth century Ireland. The book has been compiled by Jonathan Bell of the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. The book contains photos from all … [Read more...] about People and the Land by Jonathan Bell
Loughmore-Castleiney – A Photographic History
This is a photographic history of one of the most famous GAA clubs in Tipperary. Founded in 1885, Loughmore-Castleiney GAA Club’s grounds are located between the two villages. Traditionally a … [Read more...] about Loughmore-Castleiney – A Photographic History
Duilleoga edited by Nancy McKeever
The WAFA Ireland Management Committee was appointed by the Association of Irish Floral Artists following their successful bid to host WAFA from 2011—2014. During their three year tenure the team is … [Read more...] about Duilleoga edited by Nancy McKeever
The Way Back George Moore’s – The Untilled Field & The Lake edited by Robert Welch
George Moore author of novels, plays and short stories came back to Ireland in 1901, at the bidding of W B Yeats. In his own words he came on a "messianic mission". He devoted his immense energy to … [Read more...] about The Way Back George Moore’s – The Untilled Field & The Lake edited by Robert Welch
Tomás Ághas – Thomas Ashe 1885 – 1917
This is the commemorative booklet published in 1985 to mark a centenary of Thomas Ashe's birth. The commemoration took place in . The booklet is bi-lingual in both Irish and English. … [Read more...] about Tomás Ághas – Thomas Ashe 1885 – 1917
The O’Rahilly by Marcus Bourke
This is a biography of Michael Joseph O'Rahilly. He was born in Ballylongford, Co Kerry in 1875. He became interested in Irish Nationalism. This eventually led him to found the Irish Volunteers in … [Read more...] about The O’Rahilly by Marcus Bourke
Ireland’s Civil War by Calton Younger
This book was first published in 1968 and was one of the first to deal with the the Irish Civil War in great detail. This is a classic history of the civil war and the author's attention to detail … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Civil War by Calton Younger