This book commemorates the history of St Finan's Hospital, Killarney. Through its Medical, Social and Sporting History. from 1852 to 2002. The book has been edited by Dermot Dwyer. Part One … [Read more...] about St. Finan’s Hospital Killarney
Local History
Arklow by Jim Rees
Arklow the story of a town by local historian Jim Rees was over 25 years in the making. He spent that time researching the history of Arklow town. The author has uncovered evidence of human … [Read more...] about Arklow by Jim Rees
Sixteen Roads to Golgotha by Martin Shannon
Sixteen Roads to Golgotha tells the Life Stories of the Sixteen Executed Leaders of the Easter Rising. The leaders include Patrick Pearse, James Connolly and Roger Casement. There are also the life … [Read more...] about Sixteen Roads to Golgotha by Martin Shannon
Abandoned Mansions of Ireland by Tarquin Blake
In 2008 Tarquin Blake found his first abandoned "Big House" and so began exploring the lost architecture of Ireland. These mansions were built in the mid-eighteenth century onward and were gradually … [Read more...] about Abandoned Mansions of Ireland by Tarquin Blake
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 Landscape by – Frank Mitchell
This book tells the story of how Ireland's landscape has been shaped by successive events and forces from million years ago to the present day. The Irish Landscape is full of information and … [Read more...] about The Irish Landscape by – Frank Mitchell
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
Picture the Time by Kilflynn Millennium Project
This book of photographs was published in 2000 as part of the Kilflynn Millennium Documentary Photography Project. The photographs are of people & places in and around the Kilflynn/Lixnaw … [Read more...] about Picture the Time by Kilflynn Millennium Project
Ardfert in Times Past by Tommy O’Connor
This book is a history of Ardfert Parish from earliest times. The book was written by local historian Tommy O'Connor. It was published in 1990. The book also includes extracts for the Primary … [Read more...] about Ardfert in Times Past by Tommy O’Connor
The Gasmakers by Charles J O’Sullivan
Gas was used in Ireland from the early 1800's for lighting and later for heating, cooking and industry. The old town gas industry grew rapidly throughout the country. At the end of the 19th century … [Read more...] about The Gasmakers by Charles J O’Sullivan