John Martin has written the definitive biography of Ireland's foremost greyhound trainer, Ger McKenna. From his stables in Borrisokane, Co Tippearay he trained some of the finest greyhounds, to win … [Read more...] about Ger McKenna on Greyhounds
Non-Fiction
Vegetables in a Small Garden
The Royal Horticultural Society have published this guide to vegetable growing in small areas. This guide will help the gardener with a small garden maximise their vegetable and fruit yield. This … [Read more...] about Vegetables in a Small Garden
October Stocktaking by Pat Given
This is a collection of poems by retired teacher from Listowel, Pat Given. The collection was published by the North Kerry Literary Trust. October Stocktaking is a collection of poems that cries … [Read more...] about October Stocktaking by Pat Given
56 The Story of the Bradford Fire
Martin Fletcher's harrowing account of the terrible fire at Bradford City's ground on 11th May 1985. Fifty six people perished in the blaze. Martin Fletcher was a twelve year old boy and was in Valley … [Read more...] about 56 The Story of the Bradford Fire
Better one day as a lion by Raymond Smith
The author continues his odyssey among the horse racing fraternity. He tells many anecdotes about horse trainers, owners and jockeys. He pays particular attention to the many betting coups, the … [Read more...] about Better one day as a lion by Raymond Smith
Merchant Princes by Vincent O’Mahoney
Merchant Princes - The Remarkable Story of Tralee's Milling Families. This book was published in late 2016. It sold out almost immediately. We have a customers who wish to purchase the book. We are … [Read more...] about Merchant Princes by Vincent O’Mahoney
Paddy Whacked by T J English
Here is the shocking true saga of the Irish American mob. In Paddy Whacked, bestselling author and organized crime expert T. J. English brings to life nearly two centuries of Irish American … [Read more...] about Paddy Whacked by T J English
Memories by Patrick Lindsay
Patrick Lindsay lived a colourful life. He was. a member of Dail Éireann 1954 - 1969 and Master of the High Court 1975 - 1984. He was a noted orator who had a capacity for insightful judgments. … [Read more...] about Memories by Patrick Lindsay
The Simple Game – An Irish Jockey’s Memoir
The Simple Game, an Irish Jockey's Memoir is an honest and emotional account of author and professional jockey Thomas Foley's struggle to recapture his passion for the sport and the horses that came … [Read more...] about The Simple Game – An Irish Jockey’s Memoir
The Egyptian Book of the Dead
The purpose of the Pyramid Texts was to help the dead King take his place amongst the gods, in particular to reunite him with his divine father Ra; at this period the afterlife was seen as being in … [Read more...] about The Egyptian Book of the Dead