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
Local History
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
Books of a Tralee Interest
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
It Might Have Been But Yesterday – Compiled by Denis Cotter
It Might Have Been But Yesterday is described as A Bantry Anthology. The book was published in 2000. The proceeds of the sale of the book in aid of The Bantry General Hospital. There are many … [Read more...] about It Might Have Been But Yesterday – Compiled by Denis Cotter
Divided Loyalties by Dan O’Neill
This book tells the story of a Mayo man who, in 1957, won an All Ireland title with Louth. Dan O'Neill had a chequered career from his childhood in Castlebar through a varied working life. The … [Read more...] about Divided Loyalties by Dan O’Neill