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
Kerry Interest
Returning Light by Robert L. Harris
In 1987 Robert Harris happened upon an unusual job advert in The Kerryman – a new warden service was being set up on Skellig Michael. Just weeks later he was on his way to set up camp in one of … [Read more...] about Returning Light by Robert L. Harris
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
The O’Rahilly by Marcus Bourke
This is a biography of Michael Joseph O'Rahilly. He was born in Ballylongford, Co Kerry in 1875. He became interested in Irish Nationalism. This eventually led him to found the Irish Volunteers in … [Read more...] about The O’Rahilly by Marcus Bourke
The Kerry Girls by Kay Moloney Caball
The true story of the Kerry girls who were shipped to Australia from the four Kerry Workhouses of Dingle, Kenmare, Killarney, and Listowel between 1849 and 1850. This forced emigration was part of the … [Read more...] about The Kerry Girls by Kay Moloney Caball
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
Three Books About Kerry In Irish
We are featuring three scarce books about Kerry in the Irish language. Corca Dhuibhne le Doncha ÓConchur (signed by the Author) Céad Blian 1871 - 1971 le Micheál Ó Ciosáin Cnoc an Fhomhair … [Read more...] about Three Books About Kerry In Irish
Kerry Memories by Bertha Beatty
First published in 1939, this 2007 reprint of Kerry Memories features the recollections of Bertha Beatty (Nee Creagh) who was born in Listowel in 1878. Many of the stories included are from her … [Read more...] about Kerry Memories by Bertha Beatty
The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
This scholarly work was first published in 1756. In 1979 Mercier Press reprinted the book. The revised edition was published in modern English. However, the maps and illustrations were reproductions … [Read more...] about The Ancient and Present State of the County of Kerry by Charles Smith
The Gene Mangan Story by Sean O’Neill
This short book was published in 1959 to commemorate Gene Mangan's spectacular cycling career. In 1955 he won the Rás Tailteann at 18 years of age. He was and still is the youngest winner of the … [Read more...] about The Gene Mangan Story by Sean O’Neill