This is a wonderful collection of early middle ages Irish mythology. The stories are full of vibrant hero characters who battle other tribes or the gods that interfere with their lives. The … [Read more...] about Lady Gregory’s Complete Irish Mythology
Irish History
Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming is a landmark political memoir from one of Ireland’s most outspoken and respected public figures, Desmond O’Malley. Born in Limerick in 1939, Desmond O’Malley went on to become … [Read more...] about Conduct Unbecoming
Michael Collins Himself by Chrissy Osborne
Michael Collins, Himself is about Collins as a person, not the politician/statesman/soldier. It is concerned with delving into his complex character and life, rather than his political … [Read more...] about Michael Collins Himself by Chrissy Osborne
No Faith in the System
Paddy Hill of the Birmingham Six described Sister Sarah Clarke as "the Joan of Arc" of the prisons. This book is her story, tracing her life from childhood, to teaching art in the Bower Convent in … [Read more...] about No Faith in the System
Granuaile – A Notorious Woman
The life and times of Grace O'Malley 1530 - 1603, this book tells the story of the notorious pirate from the West of Ireland. Her story is set against the backdrop of life and politics in the 16 … [Read more...] about Granuaile – A Notorious Woman
The Pocket History of Kerry
The Pocket History of Kerry by Gerald O'Carroll is a scholarly work about our native County. The book begins in Pre-Christian Times and continues to the Twentieth Century. There are lots of … [Read more...] about The Pocket History of Kerry
Unstoppable Brilliance
Unstoppable Brilliance - Irish Geniuses and Asperger's Syndrome. The authors speculate that if some of Ireland's heroes and most artistic people were alive today, they would be diagnosed with … [Read more...] about Unstoppable Brilliance
Guerrilla Days in Ireland
Guerrilla Days in Ireland was written by Tom Barry. It tells the story of the famous West Cork Flying Column, told by the man who led it. By far the most interesting book about the War of … [Read more...] about Guerrilla Days in Ireland
The Shannon Valley – A Rambler’s Guide & Map
The Shannon Valley extends from Portumna to Athlone. We stock a lovely guide and map of the area. Included are details of the historic sites at Lorrha, Sheela na Gig at Doon Castle and the early … [Read more...] about The Shannon Valley – A Rambler’s Guide & Map
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