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
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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
Rathcormick by Homan Potterton
Set in 1950's rural Ireland, Rathcormick is an engaging tale of a large and happy family: a stern and domineering Papa, a warm and practical Mamma, their two daughters and six sons. For Homan, the … [Read more...] about Rathcormick by Homan Potterton
A Treasury of Irish Folklore – Edited by Padraic Colum
This collection contains over 300 of the best stories and folk songs from Irish lore. They celebrate the the bold, witty and imaginative Irish. It is an anthology that covers every phase of Irish … [Read more...] about A Treasury of Irish Folklore – Edited by Padraic Colum
Working Class Heroines by Kevin C Kearns
Based on 30 years of research spent interviewing and recording the life stories of the working-class women of Dublin, this book covers the squalid tenement days of the early 1900s, the mid-century … [Read more...] about Working Class Heroines by Kevin C Kearns