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Angelique Day & Patrick McWilliams (Editors) - Ordnance Survey Memoirs Ireland - Parishes of County Londonderry XIV - 1833-4, 1836, 1838 ( Faughanvale) - Volume 36

The Memoirs are a uniquely detailed source for the history of the northern half of Ireland immediately before the Great Famine. They were written in the 1830s to accompany the 6'' ordnance survey maps, but with one exception were not published at the...

Angelique Day & Patrick McWilliams (Editors) - Ordnance Survey Memoirs Ireland - Parishes of County Antrim XIII - 1833,1835 1838 ( Templepatrick & District) - Volume 35

The Memoirs are a uniquely detailed source for the history of the northern half of Ireland immediately before the Great Famine. They were written in the 1830s to accompany the 6'' ordnance survey maps, but with one exception were not published at the...

Angelique Day & Patrick McWilliams (Editors) - Ordnance Survey Memoirs Ireland - Parishes of County Tyrone 1 - 1821, 1823, 1831-6 ( North, West & South Tyrone) - Volume 5

The Memoirs are a uniquely detailed source for the history of the northern half of Ireland immediately before the Great Famine. They were written in the 1830s to accompany the 6'' ordnance survey maps, but with one exception were not published at the...

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.]. O’Brien The role of a Cashel Man in the Abolition of Slavery By...

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 Cagney The Birth and Demise of the Marlfield Distillery...

Terence de Vere White - Kevin O'Higgins - PB 1986 Reprint ( Originally 1948) - Irish Free State

On 10 July 1927, Kevin O'Higgins was shot dead in Booterstown, County Dublin. He fell under a rain of bullets and died forgiving his enemies. He was thirty-five years of age. Born in Stradbally, he came to Dublin to study law, and, caught up in the...

Timothy O'Neill - Merchants and Mariners in Medieval Ireland - HB

0716523981 Published by Irish Academic Press, 1987   Timothy O'Neill is widely acknowledged to be the finest contemporary calligrapher in Ireland and is also a leading scholarly authority on the subject. His books include "Merchants and Mariners in...

Patrick C. Power - History of South Tipperary - HB - SIGNED ( Copy 614 of 750)

Hardcover, copy 614 of the limited signed edition of 750 copies, published by Mercier Press, Cork , 1989. Signed by the author to limitation page This was the sole edition, and not reprinted since.  Condition -  There is a previous owner's gift...

André Malraux - La Condition Humaine - Vintage PB

One of the recognized masterpieces of the 20th century, this novel about the Chinese revolution and Chou En-lai is also a political document of enduring significance. Shanghai, 1927, and revolution is in the air. As the city becomes caught up in violence...

Haynes Publishing - Jaguar Daimler XJ6 XJ & Sovereign ( 1968 to Oct 1986 - Series 1,2,3, 2.8, 3.4 & 4.2 ltr

Published by Haynes UK , 1990, a complete Owners Guide, for Jaguar and DAIMLER XJ6 & Sovereign & Daimler Sovereign Saloon & Coupe Series, series, 1, 2 & 3 2.8, 3,4 and 4,2 litre. Does not cover new range introduced from October 1986. 

Stephen McKenna - Persepctives of Europe 1980-2014 ( Middlesbrough Gallery of Modern Art with The Hugh Lane Gallery - HB - 2015

Large format hardcover, in cloth covers without DJ ( as issued? ) , co produced by the two galleries - Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and Hugh Lane Gallery Dublin, 2015.  Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane with former Turner Prize nominee...

Whitney Museum of American Art - Selected Works from the Permanent Collection - PB

The 1994 second edition, published by the Whitney Museum , New York.  Full page colour reproductions from the gallery's permanent collection- ranging from the 19th century to the late 20th, with sculpture, installations, paintings, ceramics etc all...

Juanita Browne - Ireland's Mammals - HB - 2005

Hardcover, published by teh author, 2005.  Small gift inscription on the title page ( not by author)  The inside back flap has been glued to the book, rather oddly.  Excellent full colour photographs throughout. 

E.E O'Donnell - Father Browne's Titanic Album - HB - 1998

Father Browne's lifelong hobby was photography.  This volume concentrates on photographs relating to R.M.S 'Titanic'. Browne joined the ship at Southampton 10th April, 1912, and disembarked at Queenstown (now Cobh). During the only safe journey the...

Ciarán Tinkler - Patrician College Ballyfin 1930-2009 - HB

A large format hardcover , detailing the history of Patrician College , Ballyfin.  Formerly a family  ' big house' of the Coote family, in 1930, Ballyfin set out on a new path in its development – as a school owned and run by the...

Edward McParland - Public Architecture in Ireland 1680-1760 - HB

Large format hardcover, published by Yale UP , 2001. Newspaper review loosely laid in.    This innovative book examines the public architecture of Ireland from 1680 to 1760, a crucial period during which the country undertook the combined tasks...

David Ross - Ireland - History of a Nation - PB 2008 Edition

This original and updated, readable history tells the story of Ireland from prehistoric times to the present day. The history is written from the point of view of the Irish people. Updated in 2008 the text explains the Irish question aimed at someone who...

Tom Morrison - For the Record : A History of the National Football and Hurling League Finals - PB - 2002

Published by the Collins Press, 2002.  A detailed guide to all 76 years of League Finals  from 1926 to 2000. 

Ryder Cup - The 2006 Ryder Cup Official Programme ( The K Club)

The official event Programme from the Ryder Cup Golf tournament ( Europe v USA) held at the K Club course in Kildare, September 22nd-24th 1996.  Very good condition. 

Nicholas Ridley - Far From Suitable? Haig, Gough and Passchendaele : A Reappraisal - PB - 2024

Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, until in recent decades eclipsed by the Somme, stood as the representative image of First World War frightfulness and fruitless endeavor. Post-war memory of its myriad horrors arose from the...

Bill Doyle & Muiris Mac Conghail - The Aran Islands : Another World - HB - 2006

Hardcover, reprint from 2006 of the 1999 edition. Doyle visited the islands ( all three are featured) many times, and most of the images here date from the 1970's ( but many have a timeless quality, without ever being twee or touristy.  Small area...

Clare Connery - Irish Food & Folklore - PB - 2011 ( Originally 1997)

A large fromat illustrated paperback, combining Irish recipes with photogarphy and some folklore, primarily aimed at a tourist market, but also a serviceable cookbook/ coffee table book ( although a paperback).  Front cover corner is curled,...

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 Trant generations from before and during their tenure at...

Martin Bourke & Seamus King - The History of Camogie in Tipperary - HB - 2003

The History of Camogie in Tipperary 1904-2003This book is about the story of camogie in the county of Tipperary from the earliest beginnings to 2003. It traces the earliest efforts to form teams in the years following the start ofAn Cumann...

Michael D. Coe - The Maya - Vintage Pelican PB - 1975

Section of black and white photographs to centre page block,one of which is loosened slightly.  The book itself is a solid clean & unmarked copy internally, however, the back cover has chipping from the blue paper. Spine is creased.  A 1975...

Thomas Burnett Swann - The Forest of Forever - PB 1975 ( Originally 1971)

A UK Mayfloer paperback reprint, 1975. in good condition, some age spotting to the spine externally is the only issue noted. Slight scuff to upper edge of the front cover. ( Cover art is by Brian Froud, later of Faeries fame)  An unforgettable...

Anthony Giddens - The Consequences of Modernity - PB

Published by Polity Press, 1990. Inked number to front endpage corner is teh only mark, spine uncreased, a very good PB copy.  In this major theoretical statement, the author offers a new and provocative interpretation of the institutional...

Phelps Warren - Irish Glass : The Age of Exuberance- Vintage HB - 1970 ( Former Reference Library Copy)

Although this is a former library copy, it appears to have been a reference copy ( ie not for circulation) and as so has only minimal marks - mostly on the inside back cover, where there are the remnants of a label.  Explores and exmaines the...

Dónal Murray - Tracks of the City : An Introduction to the Railways, Tramways and Metro in Dublin - PB

Published by Colourpoint Books, 2014.  A history and exploration of Dublin's public transport, particularly the tram system which was onec one of teh largest city systems in Europe, which began to be renewed with the arrival of the DART, and in the...

Helen Livingston - Ireland Photographic Memories - PB ( Francis Frith Photographic Collection)

Paperback, publsihed by Frith Book Company, 2018.  Photographs ( mostly landscape, scenic attractions and tourist themed) taken throughout Ireland from the late 19th to the mid 20th century, north and south

Ron Palenski - All Blacks v Lions - HB - 2005

Published in New Zealand, 2005.  Illustrated throughout, a history of the Lions v All Blacks , illustrated throughout , older era in b&w, and in colour from the 1950's onward. 

Templemore Tidy Towns Committee - Templemore Through the Lens of Time - PB - 2010

A large format paperback, published 2010.  A wealth of historic photographs of the town of Templemore in North Tipperary, with a particular focus on past residents , hundreds of black and white photographs , most from the early to late 20th century...

Gordon T Ledbetter - John McCormack : The Great Irish Tenor - PB -2003

John McCormack was born in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, in 1884. By his late twenties, he was a world-famous opera singer and, at the height of his popularity, was as famous, flamboyant and well-paid as rock stars of today. In this biography, Gordon T...

Barack Obama & Michelle Obama - 2 Book Lot - Becoming ( HB 2018) | A Promised Land ( HB 2020)

2 hardcover first UK editions, both published by Penguin UK , of the autobiographies of husband and wife Michelle Obama and Barcak Obama.  Both good in solid copies, light edgewear to covers/ dustjacket ( more so to A Promised Land as it's...

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 National Winners - Quare Times, Royal Tan, Early Mist...

Philip Brennan - Clare : Unique Images of the Artist's native County Clare - PB

Published by Ashfield Press, 2002. In very good condition throughout.  Philip Brennan is a native of County Clare. He has been exhibiting his work since the late ‘seventies. He works mainly in watercolour, but also in other media. His work...

Michael Traynor - IONA : Ireland's First Commercial Airline - HB - 2004

Hardcover, published 2004. In excellent condition throughout ( despite being 20 years old) it is almost ' as new'  Illustrated in full throughout, with hundreds of vintage black and white and colour photographs.  Huge array of aeroplane...

Meath County Board - Royal County : Meath GAA Yearbook 2000 - PB

The county Meath GAA Yearbook, 2000, large format paperback ( A4 ) - fulll coverage of local and county level sport, 

Brendan McGowran & Corinne Silva - Róisín Bán : The Irish Diaspora in Leeds - HB

Emigration is a common theme throughout Irish history. As Dermot Bolger recognises in his foreword, it is one that has touched almost every family in Ireland. Until recently thousands found work in Britain’s major industrial centres. For a large...

Daniel Roddy - The Irish Derby : 1962-1995 - HB

Previous owner's long gift inscription on front endpages.  Hardcover, illustrated throughout, Gill Books, 1995. 

H Montagu-Harrison - The Greyhound Trainer - Vintage PB 1976 ( Originally 1962)

Published by The Cashel Press, Tipperary. The author ( who was deceased by the time this edition was reprinted) was an authority of raising and caring for greyhounds, with a particular focus on diet and health.  ( The cover shows the statue of noted...

Ted Hughes - Moon-Belle and Other Poems - HB

Hardcover, illustrated by Felicity Roma Bowers - although aimed at a younger readership, the poems are universal,  Mostly animal themed poetry, wild animals, nightscapes, and fantasy poems.  Some age spotting to preliminary pages. Published by...

Andy Bielenberg - The Shasnnon Scheme and the Electrification of the Irish Free State - PB

Ryan Tubridy & P.J Lynch - Patrick and the President ( HB - Picture Book) - DOUBLE SIGNED

From broadcaster Ryan Tubridy, and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner P. J. Lynch, comes a picture book about President John F. Kennedy's return to his ancestral home in Ireland.When the much-loved President visited Ireland in 1963, he described it as the best...

W.H Auden - Selected Poems - Vintage PB -1976 Reprint

Previous owner's name to title page, usual light tanning and light edgewear. 

Cumann Seanchas Bhreifne : Breifne Journal 2003 - PB

The 2003 edition of Breifne, the Cavan based local history journal.  Uneven sunfade to a porton of the front cover, otherwise very good.  Volume X, Number 39. 

Thomas Hoving - Tutankhamun : The Untold Story - PB - 1980

Former Metropolitan Museum of Art director Hoving recounts Howard Carter's search for Tut's tomb, and the international confrontations that followed, as Carter kept other archeologists away from his find, Carter's partner died shortly after the discovery...

Pieter Geyl - Napoleon : For and Against - 1965 ( Originally 1949)

Originally published in 1949, and originally publsihed in Dutch, this is a 1965 Penguin Peregrine edition of Pieter Geyl's examination of Napoleon and his era, using boith his own researches and examining the legacy as seen through contemporary and later...

G.R. Elton - Reformation Europe 1517-1559 - ( Fontana History of Europe Series ) 1963

Probably still , over 60 years on, the standard single volume work on Reformation Europe, this is a 1963 Fontana paperback edition of G.R Elton's Reformation Europe 1517-1559 - a crucial period in Europe's history , the age of Luther and Charles V, of...

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 page, price sticker residue mark on back cover. ...

Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin - The Dubs : Dublin GAA Since the 1940's - HB

Hardcover, published by Gill & Macmillan , 2006.  Ó Ceallacháin was the long time host of the GAA sports results on RTE radio for many years, as well as being a dual code GAA player for Dublin himself in his youth. Covers both...

Eddie Wymberry - Well Well ! - Memories of Waterford in the 1950's - PB

Paperback, an coount of local life and charcaters in Waterford city in the author's youth - 1950's and 1960's, with photographs, and a ( very good) glossary of local sland words at the back.  124 pages.