This is an updated edition of john obeirne ranelaghs short history of ireland, covering the full sweep of irish history from the earliest times up to president clintons second visit to ireland in 1998, in the wake of the omagh bomb and the surrounding peace initiatives. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Founded upon the partition of ireland in 1920, northern ireland experienced fifty years of nervous peace under the rule of a devolved government in belfast. Belfast presents a wellresearched history of the north, from the 1920 partition to the violent troubles of the last 30 years. A captivating guide to the the story of the irish race. I would like to get a good sense of the overall flow of events, especially the last 500 years. The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv james h. A history by kee, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ireland has rarely been out of the news during the past thirty years. The oxford history of the irish book is a major new series that charts one of the most venerable book cultures in europe, from the earliest manuscript compilations to the flourishing book industries of the late twentieth century. This government was representative only of the majority protestant unionist community while the catholic minority sought union with the rest of the island. For a listing of many irish book stores see the irish book discussion mailing list website. Young ireland and the writing of irish history, by james quinn ucd press, february, explores the provocative language of the young irelanders.
Mercier press, irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to. Im looking for a book about the history of ireland that offers not too much and not too little. An excellent overview of irish history from earliest times to the establishment of the irish free state in 1922, written by stephen gwynn. The ulster historical foundations online bookstore lists all our publications and also titles of local interest from other publishers. The making of a legend, about the leader of the doomed july 1803 rebellion. Ireland in the 1970s a powerful new book by historian. Ireland in the 1800s is often remembered for two things, famine and rebellion.
A history of the easter rising in 50 objects in this book john gibney tells the story of the rising and its aftermath through 50 objects that survive from that time. It is hoped to build an extensive database reflecting irish lives, giving them a chance to be heard, remembered and to add their voice to the historical record. A popular history of the birth of the republic of ireland. The protestant fortress held firm until the late 1960s, following which the. The 20 books every irish american should read the new york. Prophet of irish independence, which won the irish independentirish life prize for biography. Lots of rare scottish history books that i collected throughout my university days. A visual cultural history of ireland over the last 70 years, as seen by the worlds most prominent photographic agency, magnum, and commented on by leading. Lisburn books, articles and historic documents including local news, history, church information, exiles forum, and photo gallery. Parish registers, transcripts, baptism records, marriage records, and burial records. Throughout, the authors aim is to cast light on the people and the events which have contributed to presentday irish. The following information is a starting point for records about the civil parish of askeaton.
Discover the best history of ireland in best sellers. A concise history of ireland by patrick weston joyce, circa 1910 this is a very useful concise history of ireland for anyone wishing to get an overview of the subject, and has been written with reasonable objectivity. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of dublin, ireland. Guide to askeaton civil parish, county limerick ancestry, family history, and genealogy. In one of the bestselling irish memoirs of all time, taylor fondly remembers growing up in a rural irish town. Killeens wellillustrated book is among the most accessible introductions to irish history. The castle was abandoned to the english in 1580 its walls blown up by the fleeing defenders after the fall of carrigafoyle castle during the desmond rebellions. Online book lists antiques ireland fine books and antiques. The ireland story bookshop general irish history books. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. Among the historic structures in the town are a castle dating from 1199 and a franciscan friary dating from 89. An excellent singlevolume introduction to irish history, this book covers 2000 years, searching through the mists of time to trace the roots. A history of ireland and her people 1931, by eleanor hull html in the uk.
Archaeological sites in county antrim, castles in county antrim, history of belfast, lordlieutenants of antrim, military history of county antrim, monuments and memorials in county antrim, politics of county antrim, the troubles in county antrim. Joyce html at the historic case for irish independence 1918, by darrell figgis html at. Tipperary historical journal irisleabhair staire thiobraid arann 1998 by tipperary historical society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Transporting readers to the ireland of the past, beginning with the first settlement in a. List of books and articles about northern ireland online. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization.
Sep 11, 20 this week we take a look at a collection of irish primary and secondary school books. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. If you went to school in the 1970s or 1980s youll recognise some of. Meghan and south tipperary county council sean gallagher an paorach, muinteoir taistil, in aonach urmhumhan, 19061910 cait ni laoghog marlfield. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Mcnamara is a history expert and former magazine journalist. Patricks day nears, frank delaney commends a parade of books on ireland. Monastic ireland intends to illuminate the history of these foundations and their residents, allowing both the casual visitor and the scholar to explore and research ireland s monastic heritage online. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. The charming and poetic tales in this book include princess finola and the dwarf, the fairy tree of dooros, the house in the lake, the little white cat, the. History a troubled history northern ireland s relatively distinct history began in the early 17th cent. Aug 30, 2012 making sense of the troubles is david mckittrick and david mcveas classic history of the troubles, now completely revised and updated.
The information is based on locations and records before 1922. An online bibliography of irish history published in issue 6 novemberdecember 2015, news, volume 23. Spanning irish history from its earliest inhabitants to the countrys current financial crisis, the story of ireland is an epic and brilliant retelling of irelands history from a new point of view. This recommendation includes three books rather than one, as the barrytown trilogy is best appreciated as a unit. Happy to provide more additional information about individual books if interested in buying. This week we take a look at a collection of irish primary and secondary school books. An excellent singlevolume introduction to irish history, this book covers 2000 years, searching through the mists of time to trace the roots of the irish nation and its unique cultural blend.
Planxty played at the claremorris ham festival in 1972, which, according to the band. He was s firstever history editor and has bylines in new york, the chicago tribune, and other national outlets. Irish history johns bookshop antiquarian books ireland. Many of the books listed below are out of print, some can be still obtained through book stores in ireland. Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland. I dont want threeinchesthick or a onceoverlightly with pretty pictures. Personal histories is an initiative by history ireland, which aims to capture the individual histories of irish people both in ireland and around the world. The tithe applotment books are the first in a series of national archives records of genealogical interest to be digitised by the genealogical society of utah in partnership with the national archives, and placed online free to access. Resources ireland and northern ireland history and. The occasion was immigrant heritage week celebrated yearly in new york city a great time to remember and honor our immigrant forebears. The town on the n69, the road between limerick and tralee, is built on the banks of the river deel some 3 km upstream from the estuary of the river shannon. Online book lists while most of our books are antiquarian or fine books we carry a small general stock.
Jun 03, 2010 ireland has rarely been out of the news during the past thirty years. Here are ten literary works that feature irelands capital. Monastic ireland seeks to open ireland s extensive medieval heritage to a wide range of audiences, presenting it as a case study of european monastic studies. Dublin produced many of the most important englishlanguage writers of the 20th century, with novelists like jonathan swift, oscar wilde, james joyce and samuel beckett all throwing down the gauntlet for those coming later. Marianne elliott is director of the institute of irish studies at liverpool university and author of catholics of ulster.
Dublinborn author roddy doyle published his first three novels as a trilogy in 1992, with all three focusing on a workingclass family from dublins northside called the rabbittes. Making sense of the troubles is david mckittrick and david mcveas classic history of the troubles, now completely revised and updated. Whether as a warzone in which catholic nationalists and protestant unionists struggled for supremacy, a case study in conflict resolution or an economy that for a time promised to make the irish among the wealthiest people on the planet, the two irelands have truly captured the worlds imagination. Some of these are what you might expect documents, uniforms, weapons and flags but others are quirkier objects, like the cricket bat that died for ireland, sean mac diarmadas hurley, the teacups the pearse brothers used. In the mid1840s the great famine ravaged the countryside, killing. Askeaton civil parish, county limerick, ireland genealogy. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. This year is proving to be an important one for irish history online.
Books on cd a topographical dictionary of ireland 1842, comprising the several cities, boroughs, corporate, market, and post towns, parishes, and villages, with historical and statistical descriptions. In one of the bestselling irish memoirs of all time, taylor fondly remembers growing up. History of the parish of creggan ni cos armagh and louth from 1611 to 1840. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy irish history books on. The 20 books every irish american should read the new. Northern ireland has 18 representatives in the british parliament. The city has provided the backdrop for some of the best books of the last one hundred years. If you went to school in the 1970s or 1980s youll recognise some of these retre books from your school days.