This dramatic poem, by the writer of Whale Nation and Sacred Elephant, describes the encounter between man and dolphin. His research led him to a remote cove near Dingle where a lone dolphin, Fungie, … [Read more...] about Falling for a Dolphin by Heathcote Williams
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Hungry for Home by Cole Moreton
The books sub-title is Leaving the Blaskets: A Journey from the edge of Ireland This book chronicles the dramatic events that led to the inhabitants of the remote Blasket islands off the coast of … [Read more...] about Hungry for Home by Cole Moreton
Bibeanna edited Brenda Nà Shúilleabháin
Twenty women from the Dingle Gaeltacht look back on their lives and the changes they have witnessed from childhood to the present day. The accounts they give are intimate, recalling their personal … [Read more...] about Bibeanna edited Brenda Nà Shúilleabháin
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
The Small Book of Annascaul complied by Marie Kennedy
This local history is full of geography, folklore, customs and people of the famous village in West Kerry. there are many fine articles and photographs. There is a special tribute to Tom Crean, who … [Read more...] about The Small Book of Annascaul complied by Marie Kennedy
The Third Breaker by Bob Moss
The Third Breaker tells you all the information you need to fish around the shores of the Dingle Peninsula. Mr Moss was one of the leading sea anglers in Britain or Ireland. This short book will … [Read more...] about The Third Breaker by Bob Moss
Endurance by Alfred Lansing
 Ernest Shackleton and a crew of 27 men, sailed for the South Atlantic on the 'Endurance' with the object of crossing the Antarctic over land. In October 1915, still half a continent away from their … [Read more...] about Endurance by Alfred Lansing
Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
This book is a celebration of the renowned Irish storyteller Peig Sayers, showing a lighter side to her than previously revealed. For generations of students, Peig Sayer's autobiography was a … [Read more...] about Labharfad Le Cách – I will Speak To You All by Peig Sayers
Hungry for Home by Cole Moreton
For hundreds of years the Blasket Islands were home to a community of people who lived without gas, electricity or running water. In 1953 life there became too hard and the island was evacuated. An … [Read more...] about Hungry for Home by Cole Moreton
The Dingle Dolphin by Ronnie Fitzgibbon
For over 30 years Fungie, the Dingle Dolphin, was a addition to life in Dingle harbour. In the 2020 Fungie left Dingle for the last time. There has been no trace of him since then. Ronnie … [Read more...] about The Dingle Dolphin by Ronnie Fitzgibbon