The Irish language title of this book is Amhráin Thomáis Ruaidh. Tomás Ruadh was known as the Iveragh Poet. He lived between 1785 - 1848. The poetry is in the Irish Language. However, there is over 20 … [Read more...] about The Songs of Tomás Ruadh O’Sullivan compiled by James Fenton
West Kerry
Dingle Down The Years complied by Tom Fox
We have sourced two more copies of Dingle Down The Years contains a collection of old photographs from Dingle town and its hinterland. The books were complied by Tom Fox. We have volumes 1 and 2 … [Read more...] about Dingle Down The Years complied by Tom Fox
Peig translated by Bryan MacMahon
Peig is one of the most talked about books in Irish literature. The Irish language version of her life has divided opinion since it was published. The consensus among people of a certain age, is that … [Read more...] about Peig translated by Bryan MacMahon
Saints, Scholars and Schizophrenics by Nancy Scheper – Hughes
When Saints, Scholars, and Schizophrenics was published it became an instant classic. This is a beautifully written study tracing the social disintegration of "Ballybran," a small village on the … [Read more...] about Saints, Scholars and Schizophrenics by Nancy Scheper – Hughes
Neuirisches Lesebuch by Desmond Durkin Meisternst
This interesting book contains a small anthology of Modern Irish prose texts in the original and in German translation. The texts cover the areas of folklore, biography and literary text. It also … [Read more...] about Neuirisches Lesebuch by Desmond Durkin Meisternst
Nedeen – A Celebration compiled by Jimny & Tom Lucey
Nedeen Kelliher was one of the great characters that called Blennerville and Tralee his home. Nedeen was known throughout Ireland for his wit. He plied his trade as a jarvey in Tralee and its … [Read more...] about Nedeen – A Celebration compiled by Jimny & Tom Lucey
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
Castlegregory Guide
This a rare vintage guide to Castlegregory village and hinterland. The guide was typed and copied and put into a book format in 1975. It contains many interesting facts about Castlegregory, … [Read more...] about Castlegregory Guide
The Brendan Voyage by Tim Severin
Tim Severin and other intrepid sailors set out from Brandon to replicate the voyage of Saint Brendan. They were sailing in a replica boat covered in cow hide. There were no creature comforts on board. … [Read more...] about The Brendan Voyage by Tim Severin
Corca Dhuibhne Archaeological Survey by Judith Cuppage
This comprehensive survey of the Dingle Peninsula includes a description of the field antiquities of the Barony of Corca Dhuibhne from the Mesolitic Period to the 17th Century AD. The survey was … [Read more...] about Corca Dhuibhne Archaeological Survey by Judith Cuppage