This is a political history of Irish Catholic landlords from 1690 to 1800. Many had lost part of their estates under Queen Elizabeth, and most lost all under Cromwell. Those who supported James II … [Read more...] about Grace’s Card by Charles Chenevix Trench
Irish Interest
Witches, Spies and Stockholm Syndrome by Finbar Dwyer
This book presents over two dozen fascinating portraits of life in medieval Ireland. The book focuses on unusual and diverting individuals, topics, and events from the 13th and 14th centuries. Against … [Read more...] about Witches, Spies and Stockholm Syndrome by Finbar Dwyer
Nan by Sharon Gmelch
The sub title of the book is The Life of an Irish Travelling Woman Told through the voice of Nan. We hear about how travelers lived, their crafts, where they came from, and how and why they ended … [Read more...] about Nan by Sharon Gmelch
Children of the Salmon by Eileen O’Faoláin
This book contains an excellent collection of Irish myths in short story form. The stories make enjoyable reading for both young and old. The stories include;. The Magic Ship Fairy Cows … [Read more...] about Children of the Salmon by Eileen O’Faoláin
Bowen’s Court by Elizabeth Bowen
Bowen's Court describes the history of one Anglo-Irish family in County Cork from the Cromwellian settlement. The Bowen family lived at the Court until 1959when Elizabeth Bowen was forced to sell the … [Read more...] about Bowen’s Court by Elizabeth Bowen
The Counsels of Cormac Translated by Thomas Cleary
Long before Machiavelli’s The Prince, How to Win Friends and Influence People, The Japanese Book of Five Rings, Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People, and The Fifth Discipline, there was the … [Read more...] about The Counsels of Cormac Translated by Thomas Cleary
Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley
Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley is a nostalgic exploration of iconic Irish food brands and food culture. Taking a look at how we eat and how we used to eat throughout the years, Eating for Ireland … [Read more...] about Eating for Ireland by Tom Doorley
The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
This scholarly work was first published in 1756. In 1979 Mercier Press reprinted the book. The revised edition was published in modern English. However, the maps and illustrations were reproductions … [Read more...] about The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
Limerick Lace by Nellie Ó Cléirigh & Veronica Rowe
This work on Limerick Lace is divided into three sections. The first deals with the invention of the lace and its history; the second looks at Mrs Florence Vere O'Brien and her contribution to the … [Read more...] about Limerick Lace by Nellie Ó Cléirigh & Veronica Rowe
Great Biographies
These twenty hardback books were issued by the Irish Independent. They are a compelling collection of lives that shaped the Irish nation. This is your chance to buy all twenty books at the … [Read more...] about Great Biographies