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
Local History
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
Full Circle by David Nesbitt
Full Circle is a record of the Presbyterian community in Ballybay, County Monaghan. The book shines a light on the lives of the community. It is set against the background of social, political and … [Read more...] about Full Circle by David Nesbitt
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 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
Ordnance Survey of Ireland – Puzzle Book
With forty maps and hundreds of puzzles ranging from Easy to Challenging. The Ordnance Survey Ireland Puzzle Book is guaranteed to test your wits, put your friends and family through their … [Read more...] about Ordnance Survey of Ireland – Puzzle Book
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
Sliabh Luachra – Journal of Cumann Luachra
We have two editions of Sliabh Luchra. This is the Journal of Cumann Luachra. The editions are June 1978 December 1993 Both books are full of interesting articles about Sliabh Luachra … [Read more...] about Sliabh Luachra – Journal of Cumann Luachra
The Monaghan Story by Fr Peadar Livingstone
This is perhaps the greatest history of Monaghan ever written. The book was written by Fr. Peadar Livingstone. It is a massive work of scholarship at 693 pages. The Monaghan Story. This is a first … [Read more...] about The Monaghan Story by Fr Peadar Livingstone