The Little Book of Irish Clans
Title | The Little Book of Irish Clans PDF eBook |
Author | John Grenham |
Publisher | Booksales |
Total Pages | 62 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Reference |
ISBN | 9780785800835 |
A handy guide to over eighty Irish families, in most cases showing their clan shields in full color, while outlining the family history, origins and geographical distribution.
The Little Book of Irish Landmarks
Title | The Little Book of Irish Landmarks PDF eBook |
Author | Cathal Coyle |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 174 |
Release | 2017-11-06 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750985208 |
The Little Book of Irish Landmarks is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about some of Ireland's most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Here you will find out about the Giant's Causeway, Bunratty Castle, Blarney Castle, Newgrange, Cliffs of Moher, GPO Dublin, Tory Island, Skellig Michael, Hill of Tara and much more. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of the Emerald Isle.
The Little Book of Dublin
Title | The Little Book of Dublin PDF eBook |
Author | Brendan Nolan |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 156 |
Release | 2014-04-07 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750958251 |
The Little Book of Dublin is a compendium of fascinating and entertaining truths about the city, past and present. Funny, fast-paced and fact-packed, here you will find out about Dublin's trade and industry, saints and sinners, crime and punishment, sports and games, folklore and customs and, of course, its literary heritage. Here lie famous elements of Dublin's history cheek by jowl with little-known facts that could so easily pass unnoticed. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and secrets of this ancient and fascinating city
The Little Book of Galway
Title | The Little Book of Galway PDF eBook |
Author | Helen Lee |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 168 |
Release | 2018-07-23 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750989505 |
The Little Book of Galway is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Galway. Here you will find out about Galway's history, its literary heritage, its cathedrals and castles, its festivals and fairs, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Galway and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this fascinating county.
The Little Book of Kildare
Title | The Little Book of Kildare PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Lawlor |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 147 |
Release | 2015-05-04 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750963816 |
The Little Book of Kildare is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this historic county. Here you will find out about Kildare's great houses and historic towns, its monastic heritage, its literary traditions and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Kildare and its and colourful vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient country.
The Little Book of Wicklow
Title | The Little Book of Wicklow PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Lawlor |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 155 |
Release | 2014-10-06 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750962828 |
Did You Know? According to legend, St Kevin founded his monastery at Glendalough after being shown the spot by a goose. A murder in the sleepy village of Barndarrig in east Wicklow in 1890 led to the last hanging in Wexford gaol. The Little Book of Wicklow is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Wicklow, the last Irish county to be created and one of the most beautiful, the 'Garden of Ireland'. From the stark grandeur of the Wicklow Mountains to the fertile coastal plains, this book takes the reader on a journey through the county and its vibrant past. Here you will find out about Wicklow's castles and great houses, its monastic heritage and heroic leaders. You will also glimpse a darker side to Wicklow's past with a look at crime and punishment and Wicklow's wicked women. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient county.
The Little Book of Ranelagh
Title | The Little Book of Ranelagh PDF eBook |
Author | Maurice Curtis |
Publisher | The History Press |
Total Pages | 189 |
Release | 2017-08-07 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0750985127 |
The Little Book of Ranelagh is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this Dublin suburb. Here you will find out about Ranelagh's rural past, its sporting heritage, its arts and culture, its schools and churches, shops and industries, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ranelagh and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.