Richard Martin was raised at Dangan House, situated on the Corrib River, four miles upriver from the town of Galway. His father's family were Jacobites and one of "The Tribes of Galway", fourteen … [Read more...] about Humanity Dick by Shevawn Lynam
Irish Interest
Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never … [Read more...] about Lives of Saints from the Book of Lismore
Discovering Kerry by T J Barrington
This rare book about Kerry was published in 1976. The author T J Barrington takes us a trip to Kerry. He tells of the county's History, Heritage and Topography. This is a first edition hardback. … [Read more...] about Discovering Kerry by T J Barrington
Aislinge Meic Con Glinne edited by K Hurlstone Jackson
Aislinge Meic Con Glinne ( The vision of Mac Conglinne) is a Middle Irish tale of anonymous authorship. It is generally believed to have been written in the late 11th or 12th century. The book is a … [Read more...] about Aislinge Meic Con Glinne edited by K Hurlstone Jackson
Richard Harris by Gus Smith
The sub title is Actor by Accident. Gus Smith charts the stormy career of the limerick born actor who rose to fame in This Sporting Life. Harris starred in more than thirty films. He also had an … [Read more...] about Richard Harris by Gus Smith
It Might Have Been But Yesterday – Compiled by Denis Cotter
It Might Have Been But Yesterday is described as A Bantry Anthology. The book was published in 2000. The proceeds of the sale of the book in aid of The Bantry General Hospital. There are many … [Read more...] about It Might Have Been But Yesterday – Compiled by Denis Cotter
Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
This is an illustrated guide to Irish natural history, habitat and environment. The book is aimed at a younger readership. It introduces the reader to the natural environment and to some of the … [Read more...] about Dúlra agus Dúchas – Our Heritage
Divided Loyalties by Dan O’Neill
This book tells the story of a Mayo man who, in 1957, won an All Ireland title with Louth. Dan O'Neill had a chequered career from his childhood in Castlebar through a varied working life. The … [Read more...] about Divided Loyalties by Dan O’Neill
The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
A sad and haunting story of a man who served the UK so well during his early career only to turn into an enemy in defence of the Irish people and their continued search for freedom from the British … [Read more...] about The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
Full Circle by David Nesbitt
Full Circle is a record of the Presbyterian community in Ballybay, County Monaghan. The book shines a light on the lives of the community. It is set against the background of social, political and … [Read more...] about Full Circle by David Nesbitt