The untold stories of some of the men and women of Co. Kerry who gave their all in Ireland’s fight for independence. In Fighting for the Cause well-known Kerry historian Tim Horgan tells the stories … [Read more...] about Fighting for the Cause by Tim Horgan
Kerry Interest
Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
This book is a celebration of the renowned Irish storyteller Peig Sayers, showing a lighter side to her than previously revealed. For generations of students, Peig Sayer's autobiography was a … [Read more...] about Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
The Informer by Sean O’Callagfhan
In 1988 IRA terrorist Sean O'Callaghan walked into a police station and gave himself up. He was sentenced to 539 years' imprisonment for IRA crimes including two murders . O'Callaghan served six of … [Read more...] about The Informer by Sean O’Callagfhan
The End of the the World by Bryan MacMahon
This collection makes available again the cream of Bryan MacMahon's stories from his two earlier volumes along with hitherto unpublished stories and others not previously collected in book … [Read more...] about The End of the the World by Bryan MacMahon
Alana Rabbit goes to the Circus by Joe Enright
Alana Rabbit continues her adventures by going to the circus. Local author Joe Enright has written the sequel to his popular book featuring our eponymous heroine. There are sixteen adventures in … [Read more...] about Alana Rabbit goes to the Circus by Joe Enright
Heritage Trees of Ireland edited by Aubrey Fennell
To celebrate Biodiversity Week we are featuring Heritage Trees of Ireland. This book details the many fine specimen trees in Ireland. Included are Yew Tree at Muckross Abbey, Nuns' Graveyard Beech … [Read more...] about Heritage Trees of Ireland edited by Aubrey Fennell
Recollections of the Presbyterian Church Tralee
Local author Russell McMorran has written the history of the Presbyterian Church and congregation in Tralee. This is a timely history and fills a gap in history of Tralee. The book includes many … [Read more...] about Recollections of the Presbyterian Church Tralee
The Irish Munros by H Mulholland
This is a guide to Ireland's 3,000 foot Mountains. If you are thinking of tackling a mountain over Christmas, this guide would be a valuable addition to your back pack. The guide shows the … [Read more...] about The Irish Munros by H Mulholland
Island Home by George Thomson
When University College, Galway, where the policy was to introduce teaching through the medium of Irish, established two classical lectureships on that basis in 1931, an Englishman named George … [Read more...] about Island Home by George Thomson
The Unquiet Grave Edited by Michael Connolly
This unique book details the development of burial grounds in Kerry. The contributors bring us on a journey through the ages from prehistoric times to the present day. We read of the early burial … [Read more...] about The Unquiet Grave Edited by Michael Connolly