Tipperary Books

Bill O'Brien - Lost Songs of Tipperary - PB - BRAND NEW

"The songs contained are almost entirely unknown and largely lost to time and I have worked to match their lyrics to airs popular around the region at the time of composition based on meter, rhyme...

Tommy Barrett & Susan Max - The Runaí - 50 Years of GAA Memories - PB

Paperback, published 2011, signed by both authors , also signed by past GAA Uachtarán Peadar Quinn ( presumably at the launch)  The book emphasises Tommy's republican side from his birth...

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...

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...

Andrew Tierney / The Doctor's Wife Is Dead

 A mysterious death in respectable society: a brilliant historical true crime storyIn 1849, a woman called Ellen Langley died in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. She was the wife of a prosperous local...

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...

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 J Kickham - Knocknagow or The Homes of Tipperary ( First Published 1879) PB Edition, 1988

To describe Knocknagow as an Irish publishing phenomenon would be somewhat of an understatement - it was probably among the most read works of Irish fiction published in the last 100 years, going...

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...

David Power - Long Way From Tipperary - PB

Paperback, the account of the author who left his native Clonmel in Tipperary at the age of 16 , pretended he was older and enlisted in the Royal Signals British Army, and subsequently fighting...

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 - 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( 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 G. Marnane & Mary Guinan Darmody - County Tipperary 1917-1921 - A History in 80 Documents - PB Booklet

An illustrated 48 page booklet, published by Tipperary County Council, 2019, part of a series (it followed on from County Tipperary in 1916  by the same authors)  No ISBN, approx copybook...

Denis G. Marnane & Mary Guinan Darmody - County Tipperary 1921-23 - A History in 60 Documents - PB Booklet

An illustrated 36page booklet, published by Tipperary County Council,  part of a series (it followed on from County Tipperary in 1916, and Tipperary 2017-21  by the same authors)  No...

Denis G. Marnane - The First 100 : Talks on Tipperary's History - PB - 2013

Large format paperback, published by the author via Ara Press, Tipperary Town, 2013.  The full text of 100 short broadcasts by Marnane on all aspects of Tipperary's history, broadcast on...

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...

Dennis O'Driscoll / Dear Life (Large Paperback)

 "Dear Life" is Dennis O'Driscoll's ninth book of poetry. Like his earlier work, it engages with contemporary issues - the internet era, the compensation culture, global warming - as well as...

Donal A. Murphy - The Two Tipperarys - HB - 1994 - SIGNED

The historic existence of two administrative counties with all the appropriate apparatus of local government within the geographical county of Tipperary has always raised the question as to how this...

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...

Edward Forde Hickey / Footsteps in the Dew (Large Paperback)

 Footsteps in the Dew is a novel which details the social history of rural Ireland between the two World Wars. In days when the immediacy of television was unavailable, the richness of human...

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...

Eugene Everard - Cathedral of the Assumption Thurles - An Historical Outline - PB 2005

A 36 page booklet issued 2005 on teh history and architecture of Thurles Cathedral - a striking Italianate style building erected from 1865- 71 ( and which was renovated 2001-2005)  Paperback,...

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...

Fiona Dillon, Derry Dillon / The Tipperary Food Tour (Children's Picture Book)

Ben, Grace and Sean live in the countryside of County Tipperary. They love to explore the Irish firlds and hedgerows. Everyone calls them the KELTs! (Kids who Explore the Lands of Tipperary). The...

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...

Frank Delaney / Tipperary (Large Paperback)

"My wooing began in passion, was defined by violence and circumscribed by land; all these elements molded my soul." So writes Charles O'Brien, the unforgettable hero of bestselling author Frank...

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...

Ger Kennedy - Rearcross FC - Celebrating 50 Years of Soccer in the Slieve Felims : 1966 to 2016 - PB

Paperback, an illustrated history of the club ( Rearcross in located west of Thurles town in rural North Tipperary)   

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...

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...

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...

Kathleen Moloughney - Roscrea, My Heart's Home - PB

1992, paperback, published by the Roscrea People newspaper.  Local history and family genealogy from and about Roscrea town. 

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...

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 Maher - I Remember Neil Kevin - HB 1990

A biography of Tipperary born cleric and author Neil Kevin. Published 1990.  Internally, a very good copy, the msotly white dustjacket shows edgewear at the corners, and general light scuffing...

Liam Ó Donnchú - Thurles Sarsfields GAA Story Volume 1 1884-1959 - HB

Hardcover, as issued in blue boards without dustjacket. In 'as new' condition. Published by Tipperary County Board.  Liam Ó Donnchú is a native of Hollyford, County Tipperary and...

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 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 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...