Beyond any reasonable Doubt? is a book of Irish Murder trials. The first trial featured, is that of David O'Shea 1931. Mr O'Shea was charged with the murder of Ellen O'Sullivan in Rathmore, Co … [Read more...] about Beyond any reasonable Doubt?
Non-Fiction
A Share of Success – The Scudamore Family
We recently posted an entry about three generations of the Scudamore family. We now feature a book about one member of that illustrious family, Pete Scudamore. The late Alan Lee co-authored the … [Read more...] about A Share of Success – The Scudamore Family
The Sport of Queens by Dick Francis
Originally published in 1957, this was the world's introduction to the life of a jockey who would later become equally ( if not more) famous as one of the world's great mystery writers! This copy … [Read more...] about The Sport of Queens by Dick Francis
English – Irish Dictionary Tomás De Bhaldraithe
From 1959, this is the first edition of English-Irish Dictionary, Edited by Tomas de Bhaldraithe, published in Ireland, by Oifig an Isolathair. Bound in blue cloth, bright gilt titles, 8x5 inches, … [Read more...] about English – Irish Dictionary Tomás De Bhaldraithe
Body-Mind Meditation
This gateway to Spirituality was written by Fr Louis Hogan OP. Body-Mind Meditation can help you become a more integrated and balanced person. It is an especially helpful approach to meditation if … [Read more...] about Body-Mind Meditation
Are We Alone?
Are We Alone - The Stanley Kubrick Extraterrestrial - Intelligence Interviews Twenty one leading scientists speculate on life in the universe and the impact its discovery would have upon us. This … [Read more...] about Are We Alone?
Tralee & Dingle Railway
The narrow gauge railway from Tralee to Dingle is sadly missed. It was a great amenity serving the people of the Dingle Peninsula. We stock three books about this steam train. The most famous is by … [Read more...] about Tralee & Dingle Railway
Mercier Books
Captain John M Feehan started the Mercier Books imprint in the mid 1960's. He published a number of Kerry authors including John B Keane, Eamon Kelly and Bryan MacMahon. Captain Feehan had a great … [Read more...] about Mercier Books
The Capuchin Annuals
We have a large stock of Capuchin Annuals. These yearly books ran from 1930 to 1977 and were published by The Franciscan Community in Ireland. The annuals with there distinctive dark brown covers were … [Read more...] about The Capuchin Annuals
Méiní – The Blasket Nurse
This is the story of a remarkable woman, Méiní Dunlevy. Born in Boston of Irish parents, she was reared in Dunquin. At nineteen she eloped and went to live on The Blaskets, where she worked as a nurse … [Read more...] about Méiní – The Blasket Nurse