Local history books ireland

Whether it is for research or for pleasure, knowing more about where we came from, where we live now, where we intend to move to or where our family originated, we all. Irish local history free irish local history ebooks. Comprehensive and engaging, the story of ireland is an eyeopening account of a. For the period of greatest interest to family history. Irish local history abebooks abebooks shop for books. Eastwood books is the newest imprint of the wordwell group, publishers of history ireland, archaeology ireland and books ireland magazines and wordwell books.

Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road. The irish ancestral research association provides links to irish book stores. Our list encompasses an enormous variety of topics including history, current affairs, biography, photography and historical fiction and. Also see parish history list parish history books by counties last updated august 19, 2016 antrim to down.

These range from the archives of local government to business records. In this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on irelands past. The history press is a british publishing company specialising in the publication of titles devoted to local and specialist history. Many families in ireland owed their survival to what they gratefully called the american letter, a lifeline that helped them cope with brutal poverty and lack of opportunity. Anyone beginning a study of a particular place should gain insight from such works into what types of sources should be available. The awardwinning author of east west street provides a remarkable account of a leading nazi on the run through postwar europe that is as compelling as any wartime thriller. Jc becketts overview is an important milestone in irish historiography, a lucid combination. There was a movement away from the construction of communal. Church of ireland records maynooth research guides for irish local history by raymond refaussa. Northern ireland area local history discover books. West limerick local history book list ireland reaching out. Bibliography of local history in the uk and ireland. Particular attention is paid to the relationships and interactions between waterford corporation, the body granted control of the.

The making of modern ireland 16031923 by jc beckett. It claims to be the united kingdoms largest independent publisher in this field. The irish ancestral research association tiara books. Ireland local history books by county connorsgenealogy. For the period of greatest interest to family history researchers the late eighteenth and early to middle nineteenth centuries irish family records are sparse. The goal of the library is to collect and maintain these materials in trust for future generations. There will be a tithe applotment book for almost every parish and townland in northern ireland from 1823 to 1837. If you are looking for a comprehensive, singlevolume survey of irish history, i can recommend thomas bartletts ireland.

Pat liddy is a reknowned dublin local historian who also devises and. Browse and buy a vast selection of irish local history books and collectibles on. Dublin, ireland this is one of the publications in the admirable series maynooth studies in local. It aims to provide a description of these archives, but also information on possible sources of relevance in other repositories. Ireland local history books by county connors genealogy. Multitext project in irish history by michael perceval maxwell cork, early 21st centruy. Here are the books to read a minister, a historian and irish writers select the modern works from ross ocarrollkelly to donal ryan that capture for them.

You must be a member of the ireland xo community to. This is a general introduction to sources of information that are available in the national archives for those who are beginning research into local. General guides to sources for local history this is a bibliography of sources for local history in the uk and ireland. In the intervening years the number of societies has grown to more than one hundred. Offaly history is a nonprofit community group with a growing membership of some 150 individuals the society focuses on enhancing educational opportunities, understanding and knowledge of the county. The first humans arrived in ireland between 7,000 and 6,000 bc after the end of the last ice age. Irish history books ireland history books mercier press. From short stories to local history, anne puts her own spin on cobh culture with a distinct voice and famous corkonian lilt. In addition to roman catholic parish registers, records of landed estates, newspapers and directories, the nli holds a wealth of information that can be used to trace the history of a family. Ulster historical foundation bradley thallon house, unit 44d, kiltonga estate, belfast road, newtownards, bt23 4tj. The county archive houses many collections that can be exploited for family history research. Mar, 2012 in this groundbreaking history of ireland, neil hegarty presents a fresh perspective on ireland s past. War and revolution in the west of ireland, galway, 191922 irish academic press, 16.

Shop irish local history books and collectibles abebooks. I am reading a wonderful book on the history of ireland in preparation. Our list encompasses an enormous variety of topics including history, current affairs, biography, photography and historical fiction and offers a great breadth of formats from pocket gift books to comprehensive histories. We are an educational nonprofit organisation formed in 1956. Local history at ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book. Good fiction or history books on dublin or ireland dublin forum. Jc becketts overview is an important milestone in irish historiography, a lucid. A a and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Ireland area local history discover books amberley. The management and development of waterford port and harbour during a formative period in irish history are explored in this book. The first irish people lived by farming, fishing and gathering food such as plants and shellfish. Irish records is your guide to locating irish genealogical sources in ireland. Whether it is for research or for pleasure, knowing more about where we came from, where we live now, where we intend to move to or where our family originated, we all, whether we realise it or not, have an interest in some aspect of local history.

Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. This is a discussion area for anyone who has an interest in books relating to ireland genealogy, culture, travel. Monaghan county library is dedicated to preserving the areas local history, the materials that document the history of county monaghan and to make these materials available to researchers and the general. This is a general introduction to sources of information that are available in the national archives for those who are beginning research into local and family history. The best source for tracking down records in ireland. Tithe was a tax payable to the established church church of ireland. This guide highlights primary source material from the archives and manuscripts collection, relating to the local history of ireland. N irelands leading independent publishers, guildhall produces highquality fiction, local history, literary, academic, social issue, irish language and photographic publications with global appeal. Mercier press, irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to purchase online. By unknown author galway, 1901 ol the history of the town and county of the town of galway including reference to the fourteen families of galway. The bronze age, which came to ireland around 2000 bc, saw the production of elaborate gold and bronze ornaments, weapons and tools. There was a movement away from the construction of communal megalithic tombs to the burial of the dead in small stone cists or simple pits, which could be situated in cemeteries or in circular earth or stone built burial mounds known respectively as barrows and. Ucc sketches of history, politics, and manners, in dublin and the north of ireland in 1810 by john gamble london, 1826 gb the ulster civil war of 1641 and its consequences with the history of the irish brigade under montrose in 1644 1646.

It includes information about local families, individuals and organisations. Also see parish history list parish history books by counties last updated august 19, 2016 antrim to down dublin to leix limerick to offaly. You can submit the book with the convenient form located at the bottom of this webpage. Anyone beginning a study of a particular place should gain insight from such works into what. Comprehensive and engaging, the story of ireland is an eyeopening account of a nation that has long been shaped by forces beyond its coasts. The books are an illustrated and local history which take the form of a journey along a main arterial route. Founded in the late 1990s clane local history group aims to research, record and conserve the history of clane and its environs and to promote the heritage, culture and social history of the area and its community. Aidan campbell is a retired business consultant who has published several local histories on areas of east belfast since 2005.

Four courts press is irelands leading publisher of academic books. Our irish titles reflect the diversity and complexity of irelands history. How fields get their names, and other co meath nuggets irelands smallest county the boyne valley in particular brims with history. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery.

Mercier press, ireland s oldest independent publishing house, based in cork has a vast collection of irish history books available to purchase online. Warrant from the lords justices and council of ireland to sir adam loftus, his majestys. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. The books are an illustrated and local history which take the form of a journey. Hachette books ireland acquisition of the guinness girls by emily hourican. Founded in the late 1990s clane local history group aims to research, record and conserve the history of clane and its environs and to promote the heritage, culture and social. They include a coverage of local government from the poor law era onward, as well as a good selection of donated and salvaged material. Monaghan county library is dedicated to preserving the areas local history, the materials that document the history of county monaghan and to make these materials available to researchers and the general public. Maynooth research guides for irish local history four courts press. Welcome to the ireland book discussion irelandbookdiscussionl mailing list. Offaly history is a nonprofit community group with a growing membership of some 150 individuals the society focuses on enhancing educational opportunities, understanding and knowledge of the county heritage while fostering an inclusive approach and civic pride in local identity. Poetry at ulysses rare books antiquarian and rare book dealer based in dublin, ireland. Author title publication details sample location comment.