During the years 1913-23 the people of Connacht saw a Republican uprising against British rule, Civil War, World War, a land war, sectarian violence, and five elections. Weaving together … [Read more...] about Revolution in Connacht by Cormac Ó Comhraí
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Sam Maguire by Margaret Walsh
This is the only biography of the enigmatic man behind Ireland's most prestigious sporting trophy. Maguire was born in Dunmanway Co Crok in 1877. He emigrated to London where he immersed himself … [Read more...] about Sam Maguire by Margaret Walsh
Patriot Traitors by Adrian Weale
This is the first serious historical study to use the newly released MI5 personal files on Roger Casement and John Amery. Drawing on these and a wide range of different sources. Weale has been … [Read more...] about Patriot Traitors by Adrian Weale
The Life and Times of James Connolly by C Desmond Greaves
James Connolly, Irish Socialist Republican and greatest of all Irish Labour leaders, was shot - strapped to a chair because his wounds forbade him to stand - by a British firing squad on May 12, … [Read more...] about The Life and Times of James Connolly by C Desmond Greaves
Roger Casement by Brian Inglis
On August 3, 1916, Sir Roger Casement was hanged at Pentonville prison for high treason. In this biography, the author makes full use of a wealth of new material. He deals conclusively with the … [Read more...] about Roger Casement by Brian Inglis
Saorstát Eireann – Official Handbook
Saorstát Eireann: Official Handbook, a solid production on heavy, high-quality paper. It was written and illustrated by some of the most talented people in Ireland, at that time. The front cover … [Read more...] about Saorstát Eireann – Official Handbook
Kerry Tradition – The Peerless Poets of The Kingdom
Kerry Tradition - The Peerless Poets of The Kingdom was written in 1951 by Seamus Fenton. The book was issued to commemorate the unveiling of "An Speirbhean" (The Beautiful Woman) statue in … [Read more...] about Kerry Tradition – The Peerless Poets of The Kingdom
Written in Stone by Niamh O’Sullivan
Kilmainham Jail has housed many of Ireland's key historical figures in the struggle for independence, from the 1798 rebellion through to the Civil War. Although it also held many ordinary criminals … [Read more...] about Written in Stone by Niamh O’Sullivan
The First 125 Years Musgrave Bros. , Cork
This is the history of the first 125 years of the Musgrave Group from Cork. The business was founded by brothers Thomas and Stuart Musgrave. Musgrave has grown to become Ireland's largest grocery … [Read more...] about The First 125 Years Musgrave Bros. , Cork
The Angler’s Guide to the Irish Free State
This is a rare angling guide. The guide was published in 1937 by the Stationery Office in Dublin. It contains details of angling information that was valid at the time. There is a very detailed … [Read more...] about The Angler’s Guide to the Irish Free State