We have a number of copies of the Journal of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society. These books are packed with well researched and written articles dealing with the history of Kerry, … [Read more...] about Journal of the Kerry Archaeological Society
Local History
The Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
The famous Lartigue Monorail from Listowel to Ballybunion is the subject of this book, published by The Oakwood Press. This revised edition incorporates the original booklet by A T Newham. A must … [Read more...] about The Listowel & Ballybunion Railway
Guerrilla Days in Ireland
Guerrilla Days in Ireland was written by Tom Barry. It tells the story of the famous West Cork Flying Column, told by the man who led it. By far the most interesting book about the War of … [Read more...] about Guerrilla Days in Ireland
Tralee & Dingle Railway
The narrow gauge railway from Tralee to Dingle is sadly missed. It was a great amenity serving the people of the Dingle Peninsula. We stock three books about this steam train. The most famous is by … [Read more...] about Tralee & Dingle Railway
The Capuchin Annuals
We have a large stock of Capuchin Annuals. These yearly books ran from 1930 to 1977 and were published by The Franciscan Community in Ireland. The annuals with there distinctive dark brown covers were … [Read more...] about The Capuchin Annuals
Méiní – The Blasket Nurse
This is the story of a remarkable woman, Méiní Dunlevy. Born in Boston of Irish parents, she was reared in Dunquin. At nineteen she eloped and went to live on The Blaskets, where she worked as a nurse … [Read more...] about Méiní – The Blasket Nurse
The Western Island – The Great Blasket
Robin Flower was a regular visitor to the Great Blasket Island. He wrote about the colourful characters who lived there, as well as growing to appreciate the mysteries of the island where 'strange … [Read more...] about The Western Island – The Great Blasket
The Stones of Time
The Stones of Time charts Calendars, Sundials and the Stone Chambers of Ancient Ireland. The author is the noted archaeologist Martin Brennan. This is the most complete record of the Irish megalithic … [Read more...] about The Stones of Time
Years Of Glory by John Barry and Eamon Horan
Years Of Glory by John Barry and Eamon Horan is the story of Kerry's All-Ireland successes throughout the the years up until 1976. It was published by The Kerryman in Tralee in April '77. The book … [Read more...] about Years Of Glory by John Barry and Eamon Horan
Horse Racing by Finbarr Slattery
Mr Horse Racing from Killarney, the late Finbarr Slattery, published this encyclopedic insight into the world of horse racing. There is particular focus on the thee Kerry tracks that were in … [Read more...] about Horse Racing by Finbarr Slattery