The Little Book Of Irish Clans

Author : John Grenham
Publisher : Booksales
ISBN 13 : 9780785800835
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Irish Clans written by John Grenham and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1994 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Cathal Coyle
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750985208
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Irish Landmarks written by Cathal Coyle and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Brendan Nolan
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750958251
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Dublin written by Brendan Nolan and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Helen Lee
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750989505
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Galway written by Helen Lee and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-07-23 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Chris Lawlor
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750963816
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Kildare written by Chris Lawlor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-05-04 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Ida Grehan
Publisher : Chronicle Books (CA)
ISBN 13 : 9780811812863
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Little Book of Irish Family Names written by Ida Grehan and published by Chronicle Books (CA). This book was released on 1997-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles fifty-six Irish surnames from Ahearne to Walsh, discussing the meaning, origin, and history of each name. Includes illustrations of each family's shield.

Author : Chris Lawlor
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750962828
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Wicklow written by Chris Lawlor and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Maurice Curtis
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750985127
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Ranelagh written by Maurice Curtis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : John Grenham
Publisher : Chartwell Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785831365
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Clans and Families of Ireland written by John Grenham and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clans and Families of Ireland provides a fascinating account of the origins of the Irish people from prehistoric times down to the present, with particular emphasis on placenames and surnames. It tells of the effects of invasion, war, famine and emigration, and how these have influenced the makeup of Ireland and the Irish. Focusing on 200 of the commonest Irish names, it sheds light on their origins, highlights their geographical distribution and gives details of prominent family members. Illustrated with coats of arms and clan tartans as well as photographs of Ireland’s landscapes, historic sites and artifacts, this book will be of particular interest to all who rejoice in an Irish name.

Author : Cathal Coyle
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750962844
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Tyrone written by Cathal Coyle and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Tyrone is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this much-loved county. Here you will find out about Tyrone's myth and legend, its proud sporting heritage, its castles and great houses 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 Tyrone 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 history and the secrets of this ancient county.