Tales collected from the seven previous books of an expert craftsman of the short story depict the comforts and frustrations of life in rural Ireland. The author deals with the complexities of family, … [Read more...] about William Trevor – The Collected Stories
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Celtic Design – Illuminated Letters by Aidan Meehan
From the Celtic Design series: a reference manual on Celtic illuminated letters. The text blends history and anecdote with practical instruction. The step-by-step instructions provide an invaluable … [Read more...] about Celtic Design – Illuminated Letters by Aidan Meehan
The Fall of Ireland by Dermot Bolger
While a floundering Irish government clings to its illusion of power and an international troika waits in the wings, Martin - a mid-ranking civil servant - finds himself alone in a Beijing hotel: a … [Read more...] about The Fall of Ireland by Dermot Bolger
Deoraíocht lé Pádraic Ó Conaire
The story tells of Micil O'Maolain, who has been hit by a car shortly after arriving, in London, from Galway to look for work. He suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of the accident. He … [Read more...] about Deoraíocht lé Pádraic Ó Conaire
Across the Bitter Sea by Eilís Dillon
A woman loves two men: one a wealthy landowner and the other a poor revolutionary. Don't you hate when that happens! This is the basic story in Across the Bitter Sea. The three main characters are … [Read more...] about Across the Bitter Sea by Eilís Dillon
Leabhair i nGaeilge (Books in Irish)
We stock a large quantity of books in the Irish Language. We have Irish books in fiction, non fiction, poetry and local history. We are featuring Fíon na Filidheachta lé Micheál Breathnach. This is … [Read more...] about Leabhair i nGaeilge (Books in Irish)
Who’s Who in Ireland edited by Maureen Cairnduff
This was the first directory of its kind to be published in Ireland. The book incorporates 1,000 people who were playing a prominent role in Irish life at the time of publication, in 1984. There is … [Read more...] about Who’s Who in Ireland edited by Maureen Cairnduff
Vintage Anvil Books for Christmas
Anvil Books were published by The Kerryman newspaper. The printing took place on Rock Street, about 200 yards from our shop. Anvil Books are no longer published in Tralee. We carry a large stock of … [Read more...] about Vintage Anvil Books for Christmas
The Greatest of These by Francis MacManus
portrays sympathetically a Catholic bishop, who tries with success to reconcile an embittered priest. The book describes the clerical life in a sensitive manner. We also stock This House was Mine … [Read more...] about The Greatest of These by Francis MacManus
The Táin translated by Liam MacUistin
This great heroic and romantic Irish epic features the exploits of Cuchulainn. This giant singlehandedly defends Ulster against the army of Queen Maeve. His story includes the magical and … [Read more...] about The Táin translated by Liam MacUistin