On 15 March 1817 the convict ship the Chapman departed from the Cork with 200 male convicts on board. When it dropped anchor off Sydney Cove four months later its decks were blood-soaked. The prison … [Read more...] about Mutiny or Murder by Conor Reidy
Cork Interest
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
The Books of Canon Sheahan
Patrick Augustine Sheehan (17 March 1852-5 October 1913) was an Irish Catholic priest, author and political activist. He was usually known as Canon Sheehan after his 1903 appointment as a canon of the … [Read more...] about The Books of Canon Sheahan
Over the Counter by Clare Keogh
There have been huge changes in the retail sector in Cork in recent times. Entire buildings even streets have disappeared. The old retail culture of personalised service and independent shop and … [Read more...] about Over the Counter by Clare Keogh
A Flavour of Cobh compiled by Donal Clifford
A Flavour of Cobh – Profiles of Local People provides visitors with portraits of 24 Cobh people and gives a flavour of life in Cobh. The book was seen as a souvenir of a visit to this Heritage … [Read more...] about A Flavour of Cobh compiled by Donal Clifford
Dwyers of Cork by Mary Leland
Mary Leland’s Dwyers of Cork is a lively, fascinating and comprehensive work, full of social, economic and historical insights, depicts the city of the merchant princes in its heyday. From the … [Read more...] about Dwyers of Cork by Mary Leland
Shawlies Echo Boys The Marsh & The Lanes by Michael Verdon
This book is a tribute to Old Cork City life and traditions. The denizens of Old Cork stand out from the crowd and speak their minds. In the span of three years, Michael Verdon interviewed dozens … [Read more...] about Shawlies Echo Boys The Marsh & The Lanes by Michael Verdon
Millstreet’s Green and Gold by Jim Cronin
Millstreet's Green and Gold charts the history of Milstreet GAA from inception in 1887 or 188 up to 1983. This book was published in 1983. The book is a great record of the life and lore of this … [Read more...] about Millstreet’s Green and Gold by Jim Cronin
Bowen’s Court by Elizabeth Bowen
Bowen's Court describes the history of one Anglo-Irish family in County Cork from the Cromwellian settlement. The Bowen family lived at the Court until 1959when Elizabeth Bowen was forced to sell the … [Read more...] about Bowen’s Court by Elizabeth Bowen
Voices from the Great Houses – Cork and Kerry by Jane O’Hea O’Keeffe
A rare glimpse of life in Ireland's big houses. For the first time the families still living in and descendants of families that once lived in these houses speak about the ups and downs of life in … [Read more...] about Voices from the Great Houses – Cork and Kerry by Jane O’Hea O’Keeffe