This book contains the reminiscences of life in Killorglin, Co Kerry by the well know local celebrity Pa Houlihan. Pa had a life long involvement with Puck Fair. However, his first love was the … [Read more...] about Cast a Laune Shadow by Patrick Houlihan
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The History of Ballymacelligott and it’s People
The History of Ballymacelligott and it's People was published Ballymacelligott Active Retirement Association in 1997. The lead researchers were Peg Lynch and Patty Sicat. The book contains over … [Read more...] about The History of Ballymacelligott and it’s People
Inch – Moments in Time compiled by Mary D O’Connor
Inch - Moments in Time brings together a collection of almost 500 photographs of Inch and its people. It provides a unique portrait of the 20th & 21st Centuries. The book records hundreds of … [Read more...] about Inch – Moments in Time compiled by Mary D O’Connor
The Postman and Doggie Woggie by Mark Leen
When postman Connie encounters a stary dog on the street he had no idea just how his life would change forever. Local author, Mark Leen, has adapted a true story which will charm and move anyone … [Read more...] about The Postman and Doggie Woggie by Mark Leen
The Kingdom in the Empire by Thomas F Martin
This book examines the effects the First World War had on County Kerry. Political dissent and growing unrest played alongside the global troubles. Delving into the First World War, this book paints … [Read more...] about The Kingdom in the Empire by Thomas F Martin
Voices from the Great Houses – Cork and Kerry by Jane O’Hea O’Keeffe
A rare glimpse of life in Ireland's big houses. For the first time the families still living in and descendants of families that once lived in these houses speak about the ups and downs of life in … [Read more...] about Voices from the Great Houses – Cork and Kerry by Jane O’Hea O’Keeffe
Unbroken by Aidan O’Mahony
Aidan O'Mahony was at peak physical fitness and making his mark on the Kerry Senior Football team when he made the devastating choice to walk away from it all. Now, in his powerfully honest memoir, … [Read more...] about Unbroken by Aidan O’Mahony
The Earls of Desmond by Gerald O’Carroll
The complicated history of the Earls of Desmond has been deciphered into a readable format. Superbly researched and written, Gerald O’Carroll’s work is a resource of excellence for students of … [Read more...] about The Earls of Desmond by Gerald O’Carroll
Tough as Leather by Con Dennehy
This is the biography of a sporting legend John Lenihan. Tough as Leather has been written by award winning Kerry journalist and photographer Con Dennehy. The author traces the career of one of … [Read more...] about Tough as Leather by Con Dennehy
In this Kingdom by the Sea by W.G. McNeice
W.G. McNeice was born in Castleisland, County Kerry in 1930 and worked with a local authority in Tralee before moving to Bray, Co Wicklow in 1972.. His poetry has been published including in The … [Read more...] about In this Kingdom by the Sea by W.G. McNeice