Book no longer available Listowel Races 1858 - 1991 A History was published in 1992. This rare book traces the history of the Listowel Races from it's humble beginning to the fantastic festival it is … [Read more...] about Listowel Races by John O’Flaherty
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Listowel by Vincent Carmody
The full title of this book is Listowel - Snapshots of an Irish Market Town 185 - 1950. This is a remarkable book. It is full of interesting facts and photographs of Listowel. The book features … [Read more...] about Listowel by Vincent Carmody
North Kerry Camera compiled & edited by Vincent Carmody
This is a book of old photographs of Listowel and its surroundings from 1860 to 1960. This remarkable book has been compiled and edited by Vincent Carmody. As well as great photographs there are … [Read more...] about North Kerry Camera compiled & edited by Vincent Carmody
The Great Book of Kerry edited by Sean Quinlan
We have recently sourced the three volume set of Leabhar Mór Chiarraí - The Great Book of Kerry . This three volume set has been edited and compiled by Sean Quinlan. The books deal with the history … [Read more...] about The Great Book of Kerry edited by Sean Quinlan
Border Bandits & Delicate Flowers by James J Bunyan
The unique life story of a former Dundalk based Customs Officer is told in Border Bandits and Delicate Flowers. The book is a collection of 80 stories of people, places and events, which the author … [Read more...] about Border Bandits & Delicate Flowers by James J Bunyan
Three Books About Kerry In Irish
We are featuring three scarce books about Kerry in the Irish language. Corca Dhuibhne le Doncha ÓConchur (signed by the Author) Céad Blian 1871 - 1971 le Micheál Ó Ciosáin Cnoc an Fhomhair … [Read more...] about Three Books About Kerry In Irish
Kerry Memories by Bertha Beatty
First published in 1939, this 2007 reprint of Kerry Memories features the recollections of Bertha Beatty (Nee Creagh) who was born in Listowel in 1878. Many of the stories included are from her … [Read more...] about Kerry Memories by Bertha Beatty
Exploring the Rich Heritage of the North Kerry Landscape
This is a personal guide for the reader in exploring the North Kerry area. This is an informative text and is accompanied throughout by pen and ink sketches. The book was published in 1990. The … [Read more...] about Exploring the Rich Heritage of the North Kerry Landscape
The Road to Gortadrislig by Paddy Fitzgibbon
Local Kerry author Paddy Fitgibbon, tries to unravel the meaning of language. He also endevaours to give meaning to the many "sayings" and phrases used by Kerry people. Kerry folk have a … [Read more...] about The Road to Gortadrislig by Paddy Fitzgibbon
The North Kerry Line & Limerick and Kerry Railway
We present two fascinating books about the rail lines that ran between Limerick and Kerry. Sadly all these rail lines no longer exist. However, there is hope for the lines, yet. The Limerick … [Read more...] about The North Kerry Line & Limerick and Kerry Railway