The sub title of the book is A Journey through the Last White Empire. This book provides historical and political analysis of the ending of apartheid in South Africa. Although it is primarily … [Read more...] about The Bondage of Fear by Fergal Keane
Non-Fiction
Day Place, Tralee, Co Kerry by Laurence Jones
Day Place, Tralee has been described as "The most respectable locality in Tralee". This book studies the occupants of Day Place, a terrace of ten Georgian town houses in Tralee, over a 100 year … [Read more...] about Day Place, Tralee, Co Kerry by Laurence Jones
A Moriarty Reader edited by Brendan O’Donoghue
A Moriarty Reader serves as an excellent introductory text for those unfamiliar with his writings and illuminates unacknowledged aspects of his thinking for those already familiar with his … [Read more...] about A Moriarty Reader edited by Brendan O’Donoghue
Third Centenary of the Martyrdom of Fr Thaddeus Moriarty O.P.
This booklet was published by the Dominican Community in Tralee in 1953 to commemorate the death of Fr Moriarty on 18th October 1653. Fr Moriarty was hanged by Cromwellian forces in Killarney on that … [Read more...] about Third Centenary of the Martyrdom of Fr Thaddeus Moriarty O.P.
A Century of Irish Ads compiled by Derek Garvey
This large format book celebrates 100 years of Irish advertising. The ads come from newspapers, radio and tv. All the great ads are included from Guinness to Cadbury's Chocolate. Also included are … [Read more...] about A Century of Irish Ads compiled by Derek Garvey
The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
The Irish language title of this book is Amhráin Thomáis Ruaidh. Tomás Ruadh was known as the Iveragh Poet. He lived between 1785 - 1848. The poetry is in the Irish Language. However, there is over 20 … [Read more...] about The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
Dingle Down The Years complied by Tom Fox
We have sourced two more copies of Dingle Down The Years contains a collection of old photographs from Dingle town and its hinterland. The books were complied by Tom Fox. We have volumes 1 and 2 … [Read more...] about Dingle Down The Years complied by Tom Fox
Donor Organ Transplant or Blind for the Football by Billy Ryle
In 2018, Billy Ryle, who was enjoying a full and active life, was diagnosed with Fuchs Dystrophy, a disease of the eyes. In Fuchs Dystrophy, fluid builds up in the clear layer on the front of the … [Read more...] about Donor Organ Transplant or Blind for the Football by Billy Ryle
The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry was originally published by Charles Smith in 1756. This history of Kerry represents the last of his works before his death in 1762. Smith is … [Read more...] about The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
Peig translated by Bryan MacMahon
Peig is one of the most talked about books in Irish literature. The Irish language version of her life has divided opinion since it was published. The consensus among people of a certain age, is that … [Read more...] about Peig translated by Bryan MacMahon