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
Kerry Interest
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
Leabhar Gaeilge Anseo
We have secured a large supply of Irish Language books. Many of these Irish books are in the "old Irish" font. That type of printing is becoming rarer. Come in and browse as these Irish language … [Read more...] about Leabhar Gaeilge Anseo
Keel – A Gathering of Images compiled by Gráinne Murphy & Brendan Griffin
This book of photos captures life in the village of Keel since 1860. It was published in 2013 to mark the end of The Gathering year. The Gathering was a tourist initiative by the Irish Government to … [Read more...] about Keel – A Gathering of Images compiled by Gráinne Murphy & Brendan Griffin
Saint James and Father Tom complied by Terence Houlihan & Bill Browne
The sub title of this book is A Saint and his Priest. Fr. Lawlor assumed responsibility for Killorglin in January 1884. At the time the parish was a bye-word for neglect, a consequence of his … [Read more...] about Saint James and Father Tom complied by Terence Houlihan & Bill Browne
Turf Beneath My Feet by Garry Hogg
This book was published in 1950. The author completed a walking tour of Ireland the year before and this is an account of his journey. It is a very witty account of his travels and the many … [Read more...] about Turf Beneath My Feet by Garry Hogg