Tomorrow 1st February is Lá Fhéile Bríde or Saint Bridgid's Day. St. Bridgid has a special place in Irish hearts. A large variety of customs and traditions are associated with the feast. Many … [Read more...] about Lá Fhéile Bríde (Saint Bridgid’s Day)
Local History
The Knights of Glin by J. Anthony Gaughan
The author wrote this history at the suggestion of the Knight of Glin. The Knight was interested in his family history, since childhood. The Fitzgerald family have lived in Glin Castle for … [Read more...] about The Knights of Glin by J. Anthony Gaughan
The Kerry Coast by Tony O’Callaghan
Join local author Tony O'Callaghn on a journey around the Kerry Coast. The Kerry coast is an exploration of a treasured heritage. The book is sprinkled with anecdotes by colourful … [Read more...] about The Kerry Coast by Tony O’Callaghan
A Centenary History of Austin Stacks GAA Club
There are only a few copies of this great history of the best GAA Club, not only in Kerry but in Ireland. Austin Stacks GAA club was founded in 1917. In 2017 the club published the history of the … [Read more...] about A Centenary History of Austin Stacks GAA Club
Ballyheigue Beside the Sea by Joseph Moriarty
Local historian , Joseph Moriarty, published this history of Ballyheigue in 1970's. The book features the history of the village, from pre-Christian times up to the turn of 20th Century. The author … [Read more...] about Ballyheigue Beside the Sea by Joseph Moriarty
Abbeyfeale Park – A Nature Guide
Abbeyfeale Park is a beautiful amenity in town. This rare book shows the flora and fauna in the park This scholarly work was painstaking put together by Anneks Vrieling. As Geoff Hunt says in … [Read more...] about Abbeyfeale Park – A Nature Guide
An Oral History of Tralee and its Surroundings
An Oral History of Tralee and its Surroundings was published under the Tralee's Old Stock Reminisce series. This is the rare volume number one in the series. The book is full of interesting facts … [Read more...] about An Oral History of Tralee and its Surroundings
The Church of the Purification
In 2009 the parish council in The Spa, Tralee, published this commemorative book. It was published to mark the 150th anniversary of their local church. The editorial team have put wonderful … [Read more...] about The Church of the Purification
Celebrating 100 Years of Ireland’s Own
A friendly, warm and welcoming weekly magazine, Ireland’s Own is full of interesting but uncontroversial content. That makes this a family friendly read that is perfect for a tea break. Having been … [Read more...] about Celebrating 100 Years of Ireland’s Own
Going Global for God – Micheál Ó hAllmhuráin
Going Global for God - A Portrait of Ballyheigue's Missionary Movement This scholarly work was Ballyheigue History and Heritage Group in 2016. The book is dedicated to "To the memory of our … [Read more...] about Going Global for God – Micheál Ó hAllmhuráin