We have secured a large supply of the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society (Cumann SeandAlaiochta is Staire Chiarrai). We even managed to secure the very first edition from 1968. … [Read more...] about Journal of the Kerry Archaeological & Historical Society
Kerry Interest
North Kerry Camera compiled & edited by Vincent Carmody
This is a book of old photographs of Listowel and its surroundings from 1860 to 1960. This remarkable book has been compiled and edited by Vincent Carmody. As well as great photographs there are … [Read more...] about North Kerry Camera compiled & edited by Vincent Carmody
Eleanor Countess of Desmond by Anne Chambers
Apart from the occasional or passing reference, historians have ignored or forgotten her. Now in a vigorous, moving biography, Anne Chambers writes about the amazing life and the ambitions of this … [Read more...] about Eleanor Countess of Desmond by Anne Chambers
Day Place, Tralee, Co Kerry by Laurence Jones
Day Place, Tralee has been described as "The most respectable locality in Tralee". This book studies the occupants of Day Place, a terrace of ten Georgian town houses in Tralee, over a 100 year … [Read more...] about Day Place, Tralee, Co Kerry by Laurence Jones
A Moriarty Reader edited by Brendan O’Donoghue
A Moriarty Reader serves as an excellent introductory text for those unfamiliar with his writings and illuminates unacknowledged aspects of his thinking for those already familiar with his … [Read more...] about A Moriarty Reader edited by Brendan O’Donoghue
The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
The Irish language title of this book is Amhráin Thomáis Ruaidh. Tomás Ruadh was known as the Iveragh Poet. He lived between 1785 - 1848. The poetry is in the Irish Language. However, there is over 20 … [Read more...] about The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
Dingle Down The Years complied by Tom Fox
We have sourced two more copies of Dingle Down The Years contains a collection of old photographs from Dingle town and its hinterland. The books were complied by Tom Fox. We have volumes 1 and 2 … [Read more...] about Dingle Down The Years complied by Tom Fox
Rhymes & Reasons complied by Mick MacConnell
This book was published Sean McCarthy Memorial Committee. Every year the citizens of Finuge celebrate Sean's life. The book is a celebration of the songs of Sean McCarthy and the stories that … [Read more...] about Rhymes & Reasons complied by Mick MacConnell
The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry was originally published by Charles Smith in 1756. This history of Kerry represents the last of his works before his death in 1762. Smith is … [Read more...] about The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
Saints, Scholars and Schizophrenics by Nancy Scheper – Hughes
When Saints, Scholars, and Schizophrenics was published it became an instant classic. This is a beautifully written study tracing the social disintegration of "Ballybran," a small village on the … [Read more...] about Saints, Scholars and Schizophrenics by Nancy Scheper – Hughes