A collection of stories and images from twenty-eight richly atmospheric Irish sites and the mythological stories associated with them. The historical and archaeological facts and the folk traditions … [Read more...] about Legendary Ireland edited by Eithne Massey
Irish History
Days of Fear by Frank Gallagher
The sub title of this book is A Diary of Hunger Strike. Mr Gallagher went on hunger strike in Mountjoy Jail in 1920. This is a record of his ordeal on hunger strike. His story is full of gentleness … [Read more...] about Days of Fear by Frank Gallagher
The Diary of Nicholas Peacock Edited by Marie Louise Legg
Nicholas Peacock of Kilmoreen, near Adare, Co. Limerick, from 1740 to 1751 kept a detailed account book and diary of his life. Including his work as a small farmer and the land agent to his relations, … [Read more...] about The Diary of Nicholas Peacock Edited by Marie Louise Legg
Archaeological Excavations at Patrick, Nicholas & Winetavern Streets, Dublin by Claire Walsh
This is a record of the Archaeological Excavations at Patrick, Nicholas & Winetavern Streets, Dublin. The author was engaged by Dublin City Council in 1990 to conduct a series of excavations at … [Read more...] about Archaeological Excavations at Patrick, Nicholas & Winetavern Streets, Dublin by Claire Walsh
Dying for the Cause by Tim Horgan
The sub title for the book is Kerry's Republican Dead. Kerry historian Tim Horgan, charts the lives and deaths of the 161 men and women who died fighting for the from the time of 1916 Rising … [Read more...] about Dying for the Cause by Tim Horgan
Kinsale, The Spanish Intervention in Ireland at the End of the Elizabethan Wars
The occupation of the Irish port of Kinsale by a Spanish force in 1601 and its surrender to an English army early in 1602 is an event of both European and Irish significance. This work, based mainly … [Read more...] about Kinsale, The Spanish Intervention in Ireland at the End of the Elizabethan Wars
Sixteen Roads to Golgotha by Martin Shannon
Sixteen Roads to Golgotha tells the Life Stories of the Sixteen Executed Leaders of the Easter Rising. The leaders include Patrick Pearse, James Connolly and Roger Casement. There are also the life … [Read more...] about Sixteen Roads to Golgotha by Martin Shannon
Hotels in Ireland by Frank Corr
Frank Corr takes an in depth look at the glory days of hotels in Ireland. We are featuring four books on the subject. Frank Corr has published three of the four books. Hotels in Ireland A Star … [Read more...] about Hotels in Ireland by Frank Corr
Abandoned Mansions of Ireland by Tarquin Blake
In 2008 Tarquin Blake found his first abandoned "Big House" and so began exploring the lost architecture of Ireland. These mansions were built in the mid-eighteenth century onward and were gradually … [Read more...] about Abandoned Mansions of Ireland by Tarquin Blake
To Speak of Easter Week by Héléne O’Keeffe
To Speak of Easter Week draws on oral history recordings relating to the 1916 Rising and its aftermath,. The stories are based on recordings made by Maurice O'Keeffe for the Irish Life and Lore … [Read more...] about To Speak of Easter Week by Héléne O’Keeffe