Read Ireland Book Review
Issue 150
Lord Kildare's Grand Tour 1766-1769 by Elizabeth FitzGerald (Paperback; 14.99 IEP / 18.00 USA / 13.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
These intimate and tantalising letters, with an elegant commentary, provide fascinating reading today. Written by the young Lord Kildare to his mother Emily, Duchess of Leinster, they describe his experiences while on the Grand Tour, 1766-1769. Not burdened with detailed descriptions of famous sites, galleries or churches, the letters indicate a sharp eye for social detail and a sense of humour. Kildare set sail from Dover on a fine summer's day, 4 July 1766. When he returned in 1769his mother had received a letter from Count Charles Bentinck in The Hague, describing Kildare as: 'I can truly venture to say that I never saw a man of his age, nor several years older, that had travelled with as much judgement and attention, nor that seemed so much improved by seeing the world; which to me is a proof of his good nature as well as good sense.'
The Scattering: Images of Emigrants from an Irish Country edited by Anne Jones (Paperback; 25.00 IEP / 35.00 USD / 20.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
Down through the years thousands of people from County Clare have left home to live and work in other lands. To explore the lives of Clare emigrants, six photographers criss-crossed the world over a twelve month period visiting Clare people at their work and in their homes. The final selection of photographs was made from over 20,000 exposures. They were taken in Los Angeles and London, Sydney and Seoul, in South and Central America, Poland, Pakistan, South Africa and Israel and many other countries. As well as allowing the photographers into their lives, each emigrant was asked to tell his or her story. The words and pictures combine to make an intensely moving book showing the daily lives of sixty-eight emigrants, now scattered all over the world. The book provides a fascinating insight into the Irish abroad.
Cruising Ireland: A Guide to Marinas and Mooring Buoys by Brian Keane (Paperback; 9.99 IEP / 14.00 USD / 8.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
With this book you can explore Ireland's wonderful coastline, on a voyage of discovery. Over seventy locations are visited, their origins and history related, compelling places to visit described. Restaurants and pubs are listed, essentials to every enjoyable cruise. And of course all the other things a visiting sailor needs: water, fuel, showers, banks, shops and repairs are also included.
North Down Memories: Photographs 1860s to 1960s by Keith Haines (Paperback; 14.30 IEP / 17.50 USA / 12.50 UK) [Add To Basket]
The history of the northern part of Country Down, from the monks and Vikings of medieval times to the malls and marinas of today, has been rich indeed, giving the area its distinctive character and atmosphere. In this striking book of 170 photographs, the author takes the reader on a nostalgic tour of coastal towns like Bangor and Donaghadee, down the Ards peninsula to Greyabbey and across to Comber and Scrabo. Complemented by informative captions, and covering a hundred years, the photographs vividly evoke the individuals, families, businessmen and events that have left their mark on north Down.
Kerry Anthology edited by Gabriel Fitzmaurice (Hardback; 20.00 IEP / 28.00 USD / 16.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
The County of Kerry, known in Ireland as 'the Kingdom', has many unique characteristics: unrivalled natural beauty of mountain and coastline; the lilt of the Irish language that is still the vernacular in Corca Dhuibhne, part of the Dingle peninsula in west Kerry; a wealth of literature in all its genres and in both Irish and English; the musical tradition of the Sliabh Luachra area; and most important of all for many Kerry people, a Gaelic football team that has won more championship finals than any other county. All these characteristics are represented in this major and comprehensive anthology.
Kerry in Pictures by Michael Diggin (Hardback; 6.99 IEP / 9.50 USD / 5.50 UK) [Add To Basket]
This book celebrates the singular beauty of Kerry and reflects the photographer's ongoing love affair with his native county. With more than 100 stunning full colour photographs, the photographer has created a timeless tribute to the beauty and character of the Kingdom of Kerry.
The Complete Guide to the Quite Man by Des MacHale (Hardback; 20.00 IEP / 28.00 USD / 16.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
This book is a celebration of every aspect of the world famous film, based on a short story by Maurice Walsh, and set and filmed in the west of Ireland. It discusses the background to the film, the stars, the shooting, the screenplay, the influences, and the many legends and stories that have grown up around it. It also lists the shooting locations with dozens of detailed maps; a very comprehensive cast and crew list; hundreds of previously unseen photographs take by both amateur and professionals; a detailed analysis of every word of the dialogue; video timings of all the scenes; and above all the inside story and a thorough discussion of the whole 'Quiet Man' phenomenon, which have all led to one of the greatest cult movies of all time. This book is certainly 'Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Quiet Man.'
Cooking at Ballymaloe House by Myrtle Allen (Hardback; 19.99 IEP / 28.00 USD / 16.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
The name of Ballymaloe has now passed into lore and legend of good food and good cooking throughout the world. When this book was originally published in 1990, it became an instant classic. Those who have been to Ballymaloe and those who knew it by reputation welcomed this ground-breaking cookbook devoted to simple yet elegant versions of traditional Irish dishes. Now in a completely re-designed edition, which includes additional photography, Myrtle Allen presents 100 favoured recipes from her repertoire accompanied by 50 stunning colour photographs which capture the unique atmosphere of Ballymaloe House itself, its interior, its gardens and, of course, its food.
UVF by Jim Cusack and Henry McDonald (Paperback; 9.99 IEP / 14.00 USD / 8.00 UK) [Add To Basket]
This revised and updated edition tells the full story of the oldest and one of the most ruthless terrorist organisations on the island of Ireland. It includes new evidence on the controversial death of former UVF terrorist Billy 'King Rat' Wright inside the Maze prison. It also throws new light on the origins of the recent UVF-UDA feud, which proves that the prime cause of the bloodletting was political, that anti-ceasefire loyalists tried to provoke the UDA into war with the UVF. This book is essential reading.
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