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
Kerry Interest
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
Nedeen – A Celebration compiled by Jimny & Tom Lucey
Nedeen Kelliher was one of the great characters that called Blennerville and Tralee his home. Nedeen was known throughout Ireland for his wit. He plied his trade as a jarvey in Tralee and its … [Read more...] about Nedeen – A Celebration compiled by Jimny & Tom Lucey
The Church of the Purification Churchill 1859-2009 – Spa Parish
A commemorative book to mark the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the Church of the Purification, Churchill in 1859 by the then Bishop of Kerry, David Moriarty was published in 2009 The … [Read more...] about The Church of the Purification Churchill 1859-2009 – Spa Parish
Kerry Walks by Kevin Corcoran
This is a comprehensive walking guide to the unspoiled beauty of Kerry. There are 20 itineraries included. The guide features clear, detailed directions for each walk, location maps, illustrations … [Read more...] about Kerry Walks by Kevin Corcoran
The Great Book of Kerry edited by Sean Quinlan
We have recently sourced the three volume set of Leabhar Mór Chiarraí - The Great Book of Kerry . This three volume set has been edited and compiled by Sean Quinlan. The books deal with the history … [Read more...] about The Great Book of Kerry edited by Sean Quinlan
Tomorrow was Another Day by Seamus O’Connor
Tomorrow was Another Day and the sub-title of the book is Irreverent Memories of an Irish Rebel Schoolmaster. This book is one of the few memoirs of the War of Independence and the Civil War in … [Read more...] about Tomorrow was Another Day by Seamus O’Connor
Cast a Laune Shadow by Patrick Houlihan
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
Ballyseedy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet
As we approach the 100th Anniversary of the Ballyseedy killings it is interesting to see what was said about them ten years ago. The booklet contains biographies of the men who died at the scene. … [Read more...] about Ballyseedy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet
Heirs to the Kingdom by Owen O’Shea
The political dynasty is a well-established tradition in Ireland, but most particularly in Kerry, where nearly all politicians can trace their political lineage back several generations -- with some … [Read more...] about Heirs to the Kingdom by Owen O’Shea