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)
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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
Sean Lemass – The Enigmatic Patriot by John Horgan
This is a substantial and widely acclaimed biography of Sean Lemass, considered one of the finest political leaders in the history of the Irish state. The author explores facets of Irish life which … [Read more...] about Sean Lemass – The Enigmatic Patriot by John Horgan
The Capuchin Annual
The Capuchin Annual was an Irish annual publication published every year in Dublin from 1930 to 1977. The motto of the publication was Do chum Glóire Dé agus Onóra na hÉireann. Which means For the … [Read more...] about The Capuchin Annual
Truly Frank by Frank McDonald
Journalist Frank McDonald is best known as the scourge of negligent planners, unscrupulous property developers and cynical politicians. During his journalistic career he was the champion of … [Read more...] about Truly Frank by Frank McDonald