Tipperary Books

Aideen McBride - Tipperary Folk Tales - PB - BRAND NEW

County Tipperary, the second largest county in Ireland, has a rich and colourful history that has inspired many myths and legends. A selection of the best are retold here, collected and reworked...

Alice Leahy - The Stars Are Our Only Warmth : A Memoir - HB - BRAND NEW

 In the 1970s Alice Leahy left nursing to work and live in a Dublin homeless shelter. This is the story of her life and life choices, from an empowering childhood, with free run of a big house...

Angela Bourke / The Burning Of Bridget Cleary (Large Paperback)

    This text offers the story of Bridget Cleary, who in 1895 disappeared from her house in rural Tipperary. Some said the fairies had taken her, but then her body was found. Her...

Ann Gardiner / Marty's Mountain (Large Paperback)

When young Marty Brennan opts to swop his safe, happy life at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains in Co. Waterford for the strangeness and uncertainty of the African bush, his parents, Denis and...

Brendan O'Donoghue - In Search of Fame and Fortune - The Leahy Family of Engineers 1780-1888

Hardcover, published by Geography Publications , 2006, signed and with a dedication to a previous owner.  With the exception of a few of the major figures, there have been relatively few...

Bryony Fuller - Vincent O'Brien - The National Hunt Years -

Hardcover, published by Punchestown Books - 1992. Foreword by Brough Scott - concentrates on Vincent O'Brien's youth and career as jockey sportsman and trainer - leading to his three in a row Grand...

Carmel Quinlan( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 2004

Paperback , in very good condition apart from previous owner's name and address written on inside front cover. 276 Pages; 15 Articles Excavations at Friar Street Cashel: A Story of Urban...

Charles Kickham - Sally Cavanagh (or The Untenanted Graves) : A Tale of Tipperary - Vintage Mercier PB

Published in this edition by Mercier Press, Cork, 1979.  Issued as part of their Mercier Irish Classics series, which focused on out of print 19th and early 20th century fiction. The novel is a...

Christy O'Dwyer - Pobal Ailbhe : Archdiocese of Cashel & Emly - HB - 2008

A history of the historic diocese of Cashel and Emly, most of which is located in Tipperary, but with section sin adjoining counties such as Limerick and Offaly. Comprising 46 parishes, it is home to...

Dear Land, Native Place - Monsea & Dromineer : A History - HB 1998

This book traces the history of a Half-Parish by the Shannon northeast of Nenagh in rural Tipperary from earliest times, surveying the existing landmarks of ancient sites and shattered ruins...

Debbie Blake - Little Book of Tipperary - HB - BRAND NEW

The Little Book of Tipperary is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Tipperary. Here you will find out about Tipperary’s industrial past,...

Deirdre Brennan / I Reilig na mBan Rialta (Exact Copy)

I Reilig na mBan Rialta ( In the 'Nuns Graveyard) - Coiscéim 1984. Clúdach Bog.  I mBaile Átha Cliath a rugadh Deirdre Brennan ach is i gCluain Meala agus i nDurlas a chaith...

Denis G Marnane & Mary Guinan Darmody - Finding Tipperary - A Guide to the Resources of the Tipperary Studies Department , Thurles Library - HB - 2006

A detailed illustrated catalogue/ gazetteer and guide to all the resources on Tipperary local histrory held by Tipperary County Libraries  Large format hardcover. 

Denis G Marnane ( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 2023

Paperback, in very good condition apart from previous owners name and address on title page.  Holy Cross and Kilcooley: ‘Two Holy Cross abbeys in Tipperary By Niall C.E.]...

Denis G Marnane - Land and Settlement : A History of West Tipperary to 1660 - PB -2003

Published by Ara Press, Tipperary 2003.  Centered on the barony of Clanwilliam - the area centered on Tipperary Town and including Emly, Bansha and Cullen , this was a comapnion volume to the...

Denis G Marnane - St Michael's Church Tipperary Town - PB - 1999

A paperback illustrated booklet, published 1999 on the history and architecture of St Michael's Church, Tipperary, a notable Pugin inspired gothic church.  Illustrated throughout in colour. 

Denis G Marnane - Tipperary Historical Journal : Index 1988-2012 - PB

An Index ( booklet format, alphabetical by author) to the first 25 years of the Tipperary Historical Journal  ( NB - no articles, but a full listing of the contents of all past issues up until...

Denis G Marnane( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 2014

Paperback, in very good condition  CONTENTS -  Editor: Denis G Marnane246 Pages; New archaeological evidence for medieval Tipperary Town from excavations By Ross Drummond and Lydia...

Denis Marnane ( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 2017 - ( 30th Anniversary Issue )

30th Anniversary, paperback , in excellent as new condition.  CONTENTS -  Stone Faces and Cats with Two tails: Nineteenth Century Stone Sculpture by James Dorney of TipperaryLouise...

Donal Shanahan - The Green and Golden Years of Toomevara GAA 1885-1985 - HB - 1985

A hardcover first and sole edition ( published 1985) of the history of teh historic Toomevara GAA club, in the heart of North Tipperary. One of a number of such club histories published in 1984-85...

Elaine Foley ( Editor) - St Joseph's Primary School - Templemore

A detailed and high quality production , examining and chronicling the history of Saint Joseph's Primary School, Templemore in the 70 years1951-2021.  Illustrated throughout with high quality...

Fethard and Killusty Newsletter - 2009 - PB - Local History - Tipperary

ISSN - 1393-2721  Published by The Fethard & Killusty Emigrants Newsletter, 2009, Tipperary.  Edited by Joe Kenny. A full rundown of alll clubs, societies and events in the town and...

Frances Maxwell / Walk into my Parlour (Large Paperback)

A history of Ballinlonty National School and it's contribution to the rich history of Drom and Inch parish.  The book traces the history of the school, outlines the rich and unique culture of...

Frances Maxwell / Walk into my Parlour - A History of Ballinlonty National School(Large Paperback)

A native of Ballinahinch, Frances started her teaching career at the ‘Parlour School’ in Ballinlonty, Tipperary. The book traces the history of the school, outlines the rich and unique...

Gabrielle Ní Mheachair - Ó Meachair : The Story of a Clan - PB

Paperback, published by Uí Cairin Press, Templemore, 2014.  A genealogical history of the Maher family, a hugely prominent surname in Tipperary.  Gabrielle Ní Mheachair was...

George Cunningham - From Landlords to Genetics : The Historical and Modern Story of the Trant Estate, dovea, Thurles Co Tipperary - HB - 2019

'From Landlords to Genetics' tells the story of the historical and modern Trant estate at Dovea, Thurles, Co.Tipperary.It covers the physical and historic landscape of the area, the fortunes of the...

Gortnahoe / Glengoole Parish Annual 2004 - PB - Tipperary

The parishes of Gortnahoe/ Glengoole are located in east Tipperary, not far from the Kilkenny county bounds.  104 pages, full of local news, sport, education, including schools events , ...

James A. Feehan / An Hourglass on the Run - The Story of a Preacher (Large Paperback)

 James A. Feehan grew up in the rural Ballinure area of County Tipperary. This book is a lively and moving memoir of the author's life as a priest and preacher. Sent to New Zealand to minister...

Jim Fogarty - The Dan Breen Cup : Tipperary County SH Finals 1931-2011 - PB

Jim Fogarty is a former Kilkenny librarian ( and GAA collector) this was his first book, detailing the history of hurling county finals in his native Tipperary.  Previous owner's name to title...

Jim Holohan - Great Miracles Performed by Father James Russell of Kilcommon - PB - 1994

A biography and examination of the life of Galbally native, Fr James Russell, (1877-1957) . During his life , Russell was credited by many devout Catholics as being a miracle curer of ailments and...

Joe Ambrose - Seán Treacy and the Tan War - PB - 2007

The opening shots of the War of Independence were fired by the Third Tipperary Brigade of the IRA, led by the charismatic Seán Treacy. He was a gifted guerrilla fighter and an inspirational...

John Connors - Dan Breen : The Man Behind the Myth - PB - BRAND NEW

Delivery within Ireland is included in the cost.  Dan Breen: The Man Behind the Myth - Tipperary's Famous Revolutionary.  Anyone with an interest in Irish history is aware of the legend of...

John Connors - Seán Hogan - His lIfe : A Troubled Journey - PB - BRAND NEW- 2019

Famously rescued by his more illustrious comrades at Knocklong railway station in May of 1919, Sean Hogan, the man central to the event did in time, become relegated to relative anonymity. This book...

John Dennehy - In a Time of War : Tipperary 1914-1918 - HB

In this vivid and captivating new history, Clonmel native John Dennehy explores the profound political, economic, military and social impact of the Great War on one Irish county: Tipperary. Little...

John G O'Dwyer - The Comeragh, Galtee, Knockmealdown and Slieve Bloom Mountains - A Walking Guide - PB - BRAND NEW

John G. O’Dwyer’s comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to the...

John Reynolds - 46 Men Dead : The RIC in County Tipperary 1919-22 - BRAND NEW

In January 1919, at Soloheadbeg in County Tipperary, two members of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) were killed by the IRA. In the four bloody years that followed, nearly 500 RIC men were killed...

John Reynolds - 46 Men Dead : The RIC in County Tipperary 1919-22 - SIGNED

In January 1919, at Soloheadbeg in County Tipperary, two members of the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) were killed by the IRA. In the four bloody years that followed, nearly 500 RIC men were killed...

John Reynolds - The Templemore Miracles : Jimmy Walsh, Ceasefires and Moving Statues - PB - 2019 - BRAND NEW

In the aftermath of the 1916 Rising, the guerrilla war that followed reached its peak in August 1920, in the garrison town of Templemore, when a series of extraordinary events occurred...

Johnny B & Johnny Smacks / Dear Johnnies : The two Johnnies Solve All Your Problems - HB

 Based on the hugely successful podcast and tour, in Dear Johnnies the popular duo solve all your life's problems. From finding the perfect date on your agricultural science course to surviving...

Johnny McMahon / Dear Johnnies (Hardback)

 Based on the hugely successful podcast and tour, in Dear Johnnies the popular duo solve all your life's problems. From finding the perfect date on your agricultural science course to surviving...

Kevin A. Griffin ( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 2002

Paperback , in excellent as new condition.  Marcus Bourke: An Appreciation Marcus Bourke: BibliographyMarcus Bourke: A Biographical Sketch -William NolanMarcus Bourke and his Writings -Denis G...

Kevin A. Griffin ( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 2003

Paperback, in very good condition apart from previous owner's name to title page.  210 Pages; 14 Articles The Benedictine Priory of Kilcommon - Richard O’Brien The Munster Hotel, Cathedral...

Kieran Fagan - The Framing of Harry Gleeson - PB - BRAND NEW

In November 1940 the body of Moll McCarthy, an unmarried mother, was found in a field in the Marlhill/ New Inn area of South Tipperary She had been shot. The man who reported the discovery was...

Laurence Power / Half the Battle (Large Paperback)

A lighthearted memoir of a farming Tipperary boyhood - published 2000.      All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our...

Leo Cullen / Clocking 90 on the Road to Cloughjordan

The setting is rural Ireland in the 1950s, and the subject is the adventures of the Connaughton family, headed by Lally senior... a marvellous creation. The final effect is atmospheric and poignant...

Liam Maher & Conor Brady ( Editors) - Céad Bliain Faoi Rath - The Story of Cistercian College Roscrea (1905-2005) - HB

The centenary history of the Cistercian College Roscrea, Tipperary,  covering 1905-2005.  This volume commemorates the centenary of the foundation of Cistercian College in 1905. It traces...

Liam Ó Donnchú - Tom Semple and the Thurles Blues - HB 2015- Tipperary GAA - SIGNED

Tom Semple,  a Tipperary GAA icon, whose name is immortalised at Semple Stadium, is synonymous with the game of hurling, since he led the Thurles Blues to All-Ireland glory in 1906 and 1908...

Liam Ó Donnchú- Tom Semple and the Thurles Blues - HB 2015- Tipperary GAA

Tom Semple,  a Tipperary GAA icon, whose name is immortalised at Semple Stadium, is synonymous with the game of hurling, since he led the Thurles Blues to All-Ireland glory in 1906 and 1908...

Liam O'Donnchu - Semple Stadium - HB - AS NEW COPY - 2021 - GAA

Semple Stadium in Thurles, Co Tipperary, is truly "the home of hurling". This illustrated history of the stadium begins in 1884 when GAA was first founded in Thurles and chronicles the opening of...

Lucia Gannon - All in a Doctor's Day - PB - BRAND NEW

The local doctor occupies a privileged position in society. Pillars of the community and privy to the most intimate details of people's lives, we often imbue them with superhuman qualities and expect...

Lucia Gannon / All in a Doctor's Day (Large Paperback)

The local doctor occupies a privileged position in society. Pillars of the community and privy to the most intimate details of people's lives, we often imbue them with superhuman qualities and expect...

Marcus Bourke ( Editor) - Tipperary Historical Journal 1992

Editor: Marcus Bourke244 pages; 28 Articles The IRA in West Tipperary in 1931 – The Assassination of Superintendent CurtinDenis G. MarnaneThe End of the Civil War: The Third Tipperary Brigade...