The Lifeboats of Valentia have been in service since 1946. At that stage the volunteer crew were summoned to action by firing maroon flares. Dick Robinson has been associated with the lifeboat … [Read more...] about Valentia Lifeboats – A History – by Dick Robinson
Non-Fiction
The Last Armada by Des Ekin
General Juan del Águila has been sprung from a prison cell to command the last great Spanish Armada. His mission: to seize a bridgehead in Queen Elizabeth's England and hold it. Facing him is … [Read more...] about The Last Armada by Des Ekin
Stealing Elections by John Fund
Stealing Elections gives the reader a chilling portrait of electoral vulnerability in the USA. The sub title of the book is How Vote Fraud Threatens Our Democracy. Writing with authority, John … [Read more...] about Stealing Elections by John Fund
Divided Loyalties by Dan O’Neill
This book tells the story of a Mayo man who, in 1957, won an All Ireland title with Louth. Dan O'Neill had a chequered career from his childhood in Castlebar through a varied working life. The … [Read more...] about Divided Loyalties by Dan O’Neill
The Gunpowder Plot by Antonia Fraser
Antonia Fraser has delved into archives across Europe to unravel the true story of the plot by fanatics to blow up the Houses of Parliament. King James I was at the opening of Parliament in 1605 and … [Read more...] about The Gunpowder Plot by Antonia Fraser
American Racing Motorcyles by Jerry Hatfield
The book portrays the evoloution of the USA's racing motorcycles. It also shines a light on the unique rules governing the sport. American Racing Motorcylces is a fascinating story as well as a … [Read more...] about American Racing Motorcyles by Jerry Hatfield
Return To Earth by Edwin Buzz Aldrin
This is the autobiography of the second man to walk on the moon. After that historic event, Buzz Aldrin returned to earth a hero. This is the story of that daring exploit and of the troubled … [Read more...] about Return To Earth by Edwin Buzz Aldrin
Decency & Disorder by Ben Wilson
Historian Ben Wilson explores a time when licentious Britain tried to straighten out its moral code. Ridding itself of its boisterous pastimes, plain-speaking and drunkenness. The author raises … [Read more...] about Decency & Disorder by Ben Wilson
The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
A sad and haunting story of a man who served the UK so well during his early career only to turn into an enemy in defence of the Irish people and their continued search for freedom from the British … [Read more...] about The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
Full Circle by David Nesbitt
Full Circle is a record of the Presbyterian community in Ballybay, County Monaghan. The book shines a light on the lives of the community. It is set against the background of social, political and … [Read more...] about Full Circle by David Nesbitt