Irish Folk Music: A Fascinating Hobby, With Some Account Of Allied Subjects Including O'farrell's Treatise On The Irish Or Union Pipes And Touhey's Hints To Amateur Pipers

History

O'Neill, Francis

Europe

Franklin Classics

A facsimile edition of Francis O'Neill's classic 1907 collection of jigs, reels, hornpipes and other dance tunes. The Dance Music of Ireland has proved so valuable to musicians and circulated so widely that it has become known simply as 'the book', a virtual bible for many trditional players. Suitable for all melody instruments.

O'Neill's 1001: The Dance Music of Ireland

Arts & Photography

O’Neill, James

Music

Waltons Manufacturing Ltd

A beautiful facsimile edition containing the original collection of 1,850 melodies consisting of airs, jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches, and more for fiddle.

Mel Bay O'Neill's Music of Ireland

Mel Bay Publications,Inc.

Chief O'Neill's Sketchy Recollections of an Eventful Life in Chicago

This remarkable memoir of immigration and assimilation provides a rare view of urban life in Chicago in the late 1800s by a newcomer to the city and the Midwest, and the nation as well. Francis O’Neill left Ireland in 1865. After five years traveling the world as a sailor, he and his family settled in Chicago just shortly before the Great Fire of 1871. 
 As O’Neill looked back on his life, writing in Chicago at the age of 83, he could give first-hand accounts of Pullman strike of 1894, the railway strike of 1903, and the packinghouse strike of 1904. He could also reflect on the corruption that kept him, in spite of his innovations, extremely high exam scores, and performance, subject to powerful aldermen who prevented his advance as a member of the Chicago Police Department. Despite these obstacles, O’Neill eventually rose to be chief of police--a position from which he could enact much-needed civil service reform. In addition to his professional success, O’Neill is also remembered and beloved for his hobby, preserving traditional Irish music.
 O’Neill’s story offers perspective on the inner workings of the police department at the turn of the twentieth century. His memoir also brings to life the challenges involved in succeeding in a new land, providing for his family, and integrating into a new culture. Francis O’Neill serves as a fine documentarian of the Irish immigrant experience in Chicago.

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Northwestern University Press

This remarkable memoir of immigration and assimilation provides a rare view of urban life in Chicago in the late 1800s by a newcomer to the city and the Midwest, and the nation as well. Francis O Neill left Ireland in 1865. After five years traveling the world as a sailor, he and his family settled in Chicago just shortly before the Great Fire of 1871. As O Neill looked back on his life, writing in Chicago at the age of 83, he could give first-hand accounts of Pullman strike of 1894, the railway strike of 1903, and the packinghouse strike of 1904. He could also reflect on the corruption that kept him, in spite of his innovations, extremely high exam scores, and performance, subject to powerful aldermen who prevented his advance as a member of the Chicago Police Department. Despite these obstacles, O Neill eventually rose to be chief of police--a position from which he could enact much-needed civil service reform. In addition to his professional success, O Neill is also remembered and beloved for his hobby, preserving traditional Irish music. O Neill s story offers perspective on the inner workings of the police department at the turn of the twentieth century. His memoir also brings to life the challenges involved in succeeding in a new land, providing for his family, and integrating into a new culture. Francis O Neill serves as a fine documentarian of the Irish immigrant experience in Chicago."

Historical

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Irish minstrels and musicians: With numerous dissertations on related subjects

Folcroft Library Editions

O'Neill's Irish music : 400 Choice Selections Arranged for Piano or Violin

Irish Books & Medi

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Irish Minstrels and Musicians: The Story of Irish Music

Dufour Editions

Irish minstrels and musicians,: With numerous dissertations on related subjects

Norwood Editions

Making sense of life and death
This book has the potential to change the world view of its readers. It offers a broad yet very detailed sweep across the whole spectrum of the subject matter, which makes the book wide-ranging and inclusive... This is a very individual and readable book which is written from the heart, and which reaches out with great warmth to its readers. Joanne Harrington, Editor
Looking at the subject of life and death is surely one that most people put off for as long as possible. Yet, what if there was a way to shine a light on the matter, to make it more palatable and accessible; a way that could also help towards making our present life more rewarding and purposeful? In this work the author helps us to face our natural fears, and to see another side to the situation. He achieves this by exploring the matter from different, and sometimes controversial, angles. And, as a bottom line, he provides grounds for remaining cheerful and optimistic in the face of our mortality.
The book includes discussion on topics as diverse as: 
<ul>
<li>The Good Life </li>
<li>Human evolution: And what happened around 50 thousand years ago? </li>
<li>Near-death experience</li> <li>Past lives of children</li>
<li>Past life regression</li>
<li>Who we are as spiritual beings</li>
<li>Karma and reincarnation</li> <li>Ghosts and the paranormal</li>
<li>Mediums </li>
<li>The afterlife and what our experience may be on the "Other Side"</li>
<li>What we might do with six months left to live</li>
</ul>

Life and Death: Making Sense of It: A Thought-provoking Spiritual Perspective on Our Lives

Religion & Spirituality

New Age & Spirituality

Some Inspiration Publications

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