A celebrated radical in Dublin politics in the 1770's and 1780s and a prominent United Irishman in the 1790's. Napper Tandy (1740–1802) was born in Dublin, the son of a merchant. He entered municipal … [Read more...] about Napper Tandy by Rupert J Coughlan
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L S Lowry by Leber & Sandling
L S Lowry's 'matchstick men' have become some of the most readily recognized images in twentieth-century British art. His vivid and faithful portrayal of the industrial north has led to his adoption … [Read more...] about L S Lowry by Leber & Sandling
We Are Open
We have reopened for business. We look forward to welcoming our many friends back to the store. Stay Safe and Shop Local. … [Read more...] about We Are Open
Covid 19 Customer Notice
Due to the Covid 19 outbreak we are closing our shop with immediate effect. Hopefully, we will not be closed for long. Stay safe. … [Read more...] about Covid 19 Customer Notice
COVID – 19 Customer Update
Keeping our customers safe is our top priority. We are following official guidelines in this unprecedented situation. While we have put in place an extensive cleaning routine, we need your … [Read more...] about COVID – 19 Customer Update
The Call to Arms by Martin Moore
In The Call To Arms author Martin Moore examines the military career of Thomas McEllistrim. McEllisrtrim led the fighting men of Ballymacelligott in the decade from 1913 to 1923. Local historian … [Read more...] about The Call to Arms by Martin Moore
The Steadfast Rule by Brendan Mac Lua
This is the definite history of the infamous GAA ban. The ban meant that members of the British Army, Navy and RUC were prohibited from being members or playing GAA games. The ban was known as Rule … [Read more...] about The Steadfast Rule by Brendan Mac Lua
Costa del Crime by Wensley Clarkson
After the collapse of the extradition treaty with the UK in the late 1970's, Spain's southern coastal strip, the Costa del Sol, became a safe haven for criminals. The law was tightened in 1987 but … [Read more...] about Costa del Crime by Wensley Clarkson
The Gnostics by Sean Martin
Gnosticism held that the world is imperfect. They believe that it was created by an evil god who was constantly at war with true good God. They also believed that Christ and Satan were … [Read more...] about The Gnostics by Sean Martin
Eight Days at Yalta by Diana Preston
In the last winter of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin arrived in the Crimean resort of Yalta. Over eight days of bargaining, bombast and intermittent … [Read more...] about Eight Days at Yalta by Diana Preston