On May 7, 1915, the Lusitania, a large British luxury liner, was sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast. Nearly 1,200 people, including 128 American citizens, lost their lives. The sinking … [Read more...] about Lusitania by Willi Jasper
Non-Fiction
Jonathan’s Travels by Joseph McMinn
This is the first illustrated account of Jonathan Swift's life-long and extensive travels around Ireland. Author of Gulliver's Travels, one of the world's greatest satirical fantasies, Swift … [Read more...] about Jonathan’s Travels by Joseph McMinn
Who’s Sorry Now by P J Taylor
P. J. takes you through the next seven years. His short four month spell at St John the Baptist School, where his love for sports was not matched by his ability to play. His first job as a … [Read more...] about Who’s Sorry Now by P J Taylor
Twentieth Century Ireland – Nation and State
Twentieth-Century Ireland is a revised and extended study of the long twentieth century, surveying politics, administrative history, social and religious history, culture and censorship, politics, … [Read more...] about Twentieth Century Ireland – Nation and State
The Kerry Coast
Tony O’Callaghan has spent many years exploring the length of the Kerry coastline by sea and land, uncovering hidden treasures, listening to local lore, meeting colourful personalities and seeking out … [Read more...] about The Kerry Coast
Portrait of Limerick by Mainchín Seoighe
Professor Seoighe (Mannix Joyce) has written the definite portrait of his native Limerick. Chapters include; The land and the people, At play and at prayer, Through history's pages, The island … [Read more...] about Portrait of Limerick by Mainchín Seoighe
The GAA – County by County
People and place, sport and identity are at the heart of this book, telling the story of how the GAA has left a unique imprint on every Irish county and Irish community overseas. Organised county … [Read more...] about The GAA – County by County
Exploring Irish Mammals
Isolated from continental Europe, the mammalian fauna of the island of Ireland is surprisingly rich and varied. An unusual and diverse assemblage of species, how they arrived here and their reasons … [Read more...] about Exploring Irish Mammals
Princes of Pigskin – A Century of Kerry Footballers
Princes of Pigskin - A Century of Kerry Footballers by Joe Ó Muircheartaigh & T J Flynn. The Introduction is by the late Great Con Houlihan Kerry played in 59 football All-Ireland's and won 37, … [Read more...] about Princes of Pigskin – A Century of Kerry Footballers
Journal of the Kerry Archaeological Society
We have a number of copies of the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. These books are packed with well researched and written articles dealing with the history of Kerry, … [Read more...] about Journal of the Kerry Archaeological Society