We have a number of books of a Tralee interest. These books would make an ideal Christmas present. Images of Tralee compiled by Michael Diggin A Pictorial History of Tralee compiled by Russell … [Read more...] about Books of a Tralee Interest
Kerry Interest
Christmas Gifts
While the shop might be closed, temporarily, we are still offering online sales to our customers. We are featuring Blennerville - Gateway to Tralee's Past. This rare book was published in 1989 by … [Read more...] about Christmas Gifts
Valentia Lifeboats – A History – by Dick Robinson
The Lifeboats of Valentia have been in service since 1946. At that stage the volunteer crew were summoned to action by firing maroon flares. Dick Robinson has been associated with the lifeboat … [Read more...] about Valentia Lifeboats – A History – by Dick Robinson
The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
A sad and haunting story of a man who served the UK so well during his early career only to turn into an enemy in defence of the Irish people and their continued search for freedom from the British … [Read more...] about The Trial of Roger Casement by H Montgomery Hyde
Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society
We have secured a large number of copies of the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. These journals are packed with well researched and written articles dealing with the … [Read more...] about Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society
Finding your Ancestors in Kerry by Kay Caball
This comprehensive guide to all of the records available for tracing families in the county is filled with information on what the records contain, and how and where they can be accessed. It is well … [Read more...] about Finding your Ancestors in Kerry by Kay Caball
Local History and Guide Books
We have a large selection of local Kerry and Irish History and Guide Books. We are featuring Landscapes of Ireland by Michael Diggin. This book contains many fine photos. All thirty two counties of … [Read more...] about Local History and Guide Books
The Vatican Pimpernel by Brian Fleming
During the German occupation of Rome from 1942 to 1944, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty devoted his time and energy to running an escape organisation for Allied POWs and civilians. By the time the Allies … [Read more...] about The Vatican Pimpernel by Brian Fleming
The Skellig Story by Des Lavelle
Local historian Des Lavelle takes us on a trip to the Skelligs. There are two islands in the group, Skellig Michael and Small Skellig. The island are 12 kilometres off the Kerry coast. Lavelle … [Read more...] about The Skellig Story by Des Lavelle
The Call to Arms by Martin Moore
In The Call To Arms author Martin Moore examines the military career of Thomas McEllistrim. McEllisrtrim led the fighting men of Ballymacelligott in the decade from 1913 to 1923. Local historian … [Read more...] about The Call to Arms by Martin Moore