Ireland has rarely been out of the news during the past thirty years. Jc becketts overview is an important milestone in irish historiography, a lucid combination. The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv the irish book in english, 18001891 edited by james h. Outside of book lending and reference, youghal library also hosts many community events.
Part of the authoritative oxford history of the irish book series. Irish and scotsirish history books, genealogy books. But it influenced scores of historians and reinvigorated a whole slew of debates. May 27, 2010 the 20 books every irish american should read by brigid cahalan may 27, 2010 image id. All of the books in the irish colleges library had been confiscated in the 1790s. Mercier press, irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to purchase online. A comprehensive history of ireland, complemented by numerous photographs and line drawings, illuminatesfrom prehistoric times to the present attempts at peace in northern ireland the complete history of the land and its people. This category is for articles on history books with ireland as a topic. People forget just how much history there is on this little island country. This book was a great read that covered the entire history of ireland. 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. Irish library, english books 06 february 20 by tom byrne. Youghal library also hosts an internet access facility advance booking for this facility is advisable. Pages in category novels set in ireland the following 112 pages are in this category, out of 112 total.
Roy, an authority on irish history, leads a group of americans on an unconventional tour through the byways of ireland. The irish genealogy books that cover cork genealogy include the kinsale town genealogy book and the youghal genealogy book. I dont want threeinchesthick or a onceoverlightly with pretty pictures. 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 is a riveting account of irish history from prechristian ireland to the northern irish civil rights movement. Inistrahull is a small island lying 7 miles off the coast of inishowen, making it irelands most northerly island. A 177page report that presents assessments of the exhibition gaelic gotham. Ohart traced the lines of descent of approximately irish families, in many cases detailing births, deaths and marriages, as well as emigrations to europe, australia and america. As well as an invaluable reference book, this will give hours of enjoyment for the browser. Lyons is required reading for any trinity history student, especially since his grave is behind our church. O come ye back to ireland niall williams and christine breen, 1987. For schoolboys in the 1920s, too young to have experienced firsthand the horrors of world war one, theirs was yet the age of adventure. The first volume describes the ancient and medieval history of limerick diocese and the second describes the fortunes of the diocese during the upheavals of the 16th and 17th centuries. Northern ireland history, irish history, books barnes.
Personally, i wasnt impressed but i dont like cultural history, which is what this book is. The ulster historical foundations online bookstore lists all our publications and also titles of local interest from other publishers. Alan prims bookshop, stocking preloved books of all genre is a hiddengem of a shop, situated on south main street of the historic town of youghal. A captivating guide to the the story of the irish race. The new york irish is the history of a three hundred year relationship between americas premiere city and one of its oldest ethnic groups. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
There is no in depth analysis of the historical figures involved but just a simple yet concise narative of the important events that shaped this country. Marianne elliott is director of the institute of irish studies at liverpool university and author of catholics of ulster. In this book, sean beattie outlines the history of the people, the buildings, folklore, geology and legends of the island. A reopened college with bare library shelves could not operate and there was no money to buy new books. This is the work that most assists a deeper understanding of irelands spirit.
Irish regional history irish history history books. Irelands specialist family history publishers, these handy howto guides provide all the detail you need about your family. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. A popular history of the birth of the republic of ireland. Making sense of the troubles is david mckittrick and david mcveas classic history of the troubles, now completely revised and updated.
The nononsense character of the intrepid mrs nicholson and her conversational style of writing make this book. Mercier press, irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to. Prophet of irish independence, which won the irish independentirish life prize for biography. The making of modern ireland 16031923 by jc beckett. Joyce html at the historic case for irish independence 1918, by darrell figgis html at. Books on irish history, clans, mythology and lore irish. Bayor, professor of history at the georgia institute of technology, and timothy j. Jun 03, 2010 ireland has rarely been out of the news during the past thirty years. Meagher, archivist and museum director at the catholic university of america. The oxford history of the irish book, volume iv james h. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon kindle store best sellers. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery. As far as europe and the world is concerned, ireland often gets overlooked as just a peaceful and neutral country where many of us share our ancestry with. The obrien press the story of ireland by brendan obrien.
The 20 books every irish american should read the new. A history of ireland and her people 1931, by eleanor hull html in the uk. Permission was eventually obtained to try to discover and recover the seized books from within the central depot where some confiscated materials had been. Irish library, english books irish history british. The ireland story bookshop general irish history books. Their imaginations fired by the exploits of robert scott, t. Im looking for a book about the history of ireland that offers not too much and not too little. Still a popular tourist destination today, local historian kieran groeger explores the development of the walled town from its importance as a military base and port to its subsequent transformation into a seaside resort. He writes in a breezy, readable style and covers the subject thoroughly. The 20 books every irish american should read the new york. 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.
In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on irelands past. Orahilly a master workclans and families of ireland and scotland. 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. Explores canonical authors in a new context and brings neglected authors to. The historic seaside town of youghal has a rich and vibrant history which is uniquely captured in this collection of archive images. Five books for researching your irish family history. Mercier press, ireland s oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to purchase online. This book covers all the streets, lanes, and yards of youghal as.
If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland. The gaelic gotham report an analysis of the controversial 1996 exhibition at the museum of the city of new york. To know about the troubles i feel it helps to know about ireland before this period. In a year that has seen a veritable flood of books about the easter rising, many more general ones on the capital have also been.
For irelands book of kells, history repeats the new. How this happened involves the reformation, the french revolution and connections between ireland, england, scotland and france. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. For much of its history ireland was also considered to be a key centre of learning with its monastic institutions producing such masterpieces as the book of kells.
Our expert staff will help you find the right book and book clubs. The fenians place in irish history with the reduction of montreal, a demand will be made upon the united states for a formal recognition of canada, whose name will be changed at once to new ireland. Back to bookshop front general irish history before 1600 1600 to 1969 the troubles maps discovery maps other books. The 20 books every irish american should read by brigid cahalan may 27, 2010 image id. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland. This is the work that most assists a deeper understanding of ireland s spirit. During the middle of the 19th century, a series of factors combined to create a new irish patriotic movement. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. First published ten years ago, making sense of the troubles is widely regarded as the most comprehensive, considered and compassionate irish times history of the troubles in northern ireland. Materials from printed sources relating to the history of athlone and surrounding areas, 1699 1899 national library of ireland mss 1543 7.
Two new yorkers adjust to life in a tiny irish village after leaving their careers for a. Northern ireland has 18 representatives in the british parliament. Discover the best history of ireland in best sellers. This is a brief and impartial account of the history of ireland from 3000 bc up until 1994. John begleys the diocese of limerick was published in the early 20th century. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 30, 2012 making sense of the troubles is david mckittrick and david mcveas classic history of the troubles, now completely revised and updated. Find your family history in john oharts irish pedigrees. A comprehensive history of ireland, complemented by numerous photographs and line drawings, illuminatesfrom prehistoric times to the present attempts at peace in northern irelandthe complete history of the land and its people.
Mar, 2012 in this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on ireland s past. I would like to get a good sense of the overall flow of events, especially the last 500 years. Dubray books is a family owned irish business consisting of eight branches around the country. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy irish history books on. In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh. 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. A history of the irish people by hegarty, neil isbn. Pages in category history books about ireland the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. A journey through irish country music country music fandom is at an alltime high in ireland. History a troubled history northern irelands relatively distinct history began in the early 17th cent.
Books for the troubles that are good are lost lives, ten men dead and also bandit country. Books about ireland include a collection of irish genealogy and history books which cover over 30 towns of ireland. The obrien press the story of ireland by brendan o. A history of the irish in new york which was assembled by the museum of the city of new york and opened for a sevenmonth showing at the museum on march, 1996. Youghal library service offers a wide range of books for lending to adults and children, including audio book. History ireland is a magazine not an academic journal so we dispense with the usual academic apparatus of footnotes and extensive bibliographies, etc.