To mark the opening of the new League of Ireland Season, we are proud to feature 'There's only One Red Army'. This is Eamonn Sweeney's personal account of his love affair with Sligo Rovers. It is … [Read more...] about There’s only One Red Army by Eamonn Sweeney
Irish Interest
Spin and Win by Anton Savage
This is a must have book for any aspiring politician. The author brings his knowledge as a communications consultant in play by advising the do's and don'ts for how politicians are to behave. This … [Read more...] about Spin and Win by Anton Savage
Poor Scholar by Benedict Kiely
In 1948 Benedict Kiely published Poor Scholar. This is a critical study of the life and works of William Carleton. W B Yeats described Carleton "the greatest novelist of Ireland by right of the … [Read more...] about Poor Scholar by Benedict Kiely
Lá Fhéile Bríde (Saint Bridgid’s Day)
Tomorrow 1st February is Lá Fhéile Bríde or Saint Bridgid's Day. St. Bridgid has a special place in Irish hearts. A large variety of customs and traditions are associated with the feast. Many … [Read more...] about Lá Fhéile Bríde (Saint Bridgid’s Day)
Dublin’s Fighting Story 1916 – 1921
Major Haig ordered them to 'prepare to fire', whereupon they the fired indiscriminately, point blank, at the people in the street. Four people were killed and thirty-seven wounded. All Ireland seethed … [Read more...] about Dublin’s Fighting Story 1916 – 1921
Over the Bar by Breandán O hEithir
Though he played football growing up, it was O hEithir's career in journalism and broadcasting that brought him into close contact with the GAA. He developed a passion for sports and a deep … [Read more...] about Over the Bar by Breandán O hEithir
My Fight for Irish Freedom by Dan Breen
In 1919 a group of young men barely out of their teens, poorly armed, with no money and little training, renewed the fight, begun in 1916, to drive the British out of Ireland. Dan Breen was to become … [Read more...] about My Fight for Irish Freedom by Dan Breen
English – Irish Dictionary le Tomás De Bhaldraithe
This English - Irish dictionary was published in 1959. This first edition was edited by Tomás De Bhaldraithe. De Bhaldraithe is credited with making the Irish language more accessible to the … [Read more...] about English – Irish Dictionary le Tomás De Bhaldraithe
Nora by Brenda Maddox
Nora was twenty years old and penniless when she eloped from Ireland with Joyce, a man of brilliant promise but few accomplishments whom she'd known but three months. She remained with him until his … [Read more...] about Nora by Brenda Maddox
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