The Killoughy Barrack blockade was an event with tragic consequences that took place in 1849. The consequences of these events has for generations been imprinted in the memories of those living in the … [Read more...] about The Rahan Boys and the Killoughy Barracks Affray by Marie Smith
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Shipwreck Index of Ireland by Bridget & Richard Larn
The coast of Ireland is littered with shipwrecks. There are over 2,000 miles of Irish coast line. Many of the wrecks were small vessels of less than 100 tons. However, many bigger ships also came to … [Read more...] about Shipwreck Index of Ireland by Bridget & Richard Larn
Diaries of Sir Roger Casement – His Mission to Germany & The Findlay Affair
Sir Roger Casement had a distinguished career as a civil servant prior to his involvement with the Irish Volunteers and his famous failed attempt at gun-running from Germany. Convicted of treason … [Read more...] about Diaries of Sir Roger Casement – His Mission to Germany & The Findlay Affair
Farming in Ireland by John Feehan
This book looks at the entire sweep of Irish Farming through its long history. The author focuses in particular on the way farming has shaped the natural and cultural endowment of the … [Read more...] about Farming in Ireland by John Feehan
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia
We have the complete twenty nine volume set of Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia for sale. The encyclopedia itself is in twenty eight volumes. Number 29 comprises of the index. These books are … [Read more...] about Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia
The Catholic Encyclopedia
With 11,482 articles, hundreds of maps and illustrations, and contributions from 1,500 scholars, The Catholic Encyclopedia has remained a standard reference work for both Catholics for more than a … [Read more...] about The Catholic Encyclopedia
Edward Wilson of the Antarctic by George Seaver
Wilson was a physician, naturalist, ornithologist, painter and naturalist on both of Robert Scott's expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of three who undertook a winter expedition to the rookeries … [Read more...] about Edward Wilson of the Antarctic by George Seaver
Stone Mad by Seamus Murphy
Seamus Murphy carved his own niche to become one of the most respected sculptors in his field. Stone Mad is an account of his days as an apprentice where he learned to work the stone and discovered … [Read more...] about Stone Mad by Seamus Murphy
North Kerry Camera compiled & edited by Vincent Carmody
This is a book of old photographs of Listowel and its surroundings from 1860 to 1960. This remarkable book has been compiled and edited by Vincent Carmody. As well as great photographs there are … [Read more...] about North Kerry Camera compiled & edited by Vincent Carmody
Eleanor Countess of Desmond by Anne Chambers
Apart from the occasional or passing reference, historians have ignored or forgotten her. Now in a vigorous, moving biography, Anne Chambers writes about the amazing life and the ambitions of this … [Read more...] about Eleanor Countess of Desmond by Anne Chambers