The revolt of 1534, of Thomas Fitzgerald, tenth earl of Kildare occupies a traditional and romantic place in Irish historiography. Consistently regarded as a localized affair, quickly contained by Henry VIII, its real implications have been distorted by the colorful myth enveloping the leader of the revolt. But its appeal, potential and consequences, as Laurence McCorristine proves, extended far beyond its immediate surroundings. In lucid prose he provides a valuable re-appraisal of the character of Silken Thomas and in considering the effect of his revolt on English, European and papal politics, shows just how formidable a challenge to Henry VIII the revolt of Silken Thomas really was.

The Revolt of Silken Thomas: A Challenge to Henry VIII (Topics in Modern Irish History,)

Laurence McCorristine

Wolfhound Pr

Since the beginning of civilization, Equus, Ech, the Horse, has had an intrinsic importance in every sector of Irish society. In this comprehensive chronicle, Brian Smith examines in depth the enduring relationship between horse and human throughout Irish history.The Horse in Ireland is a book for anyone interested in Irish folklore or tradition. It is the definitive history of the horse in Ireland.

The Horse in Ireland

History

Brian Smith

Europe

Goodbye to the Hill has been hailed as an Irish classic and Lee Dunne as one of Ireland’s most successful writers. In 1978, it was made into a stage play that had a 26-week run, “at a time when 4 weeks was a big deal in Dublin,” says Dunne. In this new edition, Dunne adds a preface that tells the quirky story of its overwhelming success.

Goodbye to the Hill

Dunne, Lee

Apart from the occasional or passing reference, historians have ignored or forgotten her. Now in a vigorous, moving biography, Anne Chambers writes about the amazing life and the ambitions of this truly extraordinary woman. A woman of courage and indominable will, with an almost superhuman ability to withstand suffering, loss and deprivation, Eleanor, Countess of Desmond was relentless in pursuit of her own and her husband's interests. Eleanor shared the Tudor and Elizabethan stages with great and colorful characters. Machiavellian as they at intrigue and negotiation and ever mindful of her central purpose, she outlived both opponents and supporters. Wife of the rebel 15th Earl of Desmond, she became to the armies pursuing them in the Munster hills an obsessive myth, "object of their fear, hatred and lust; the she-devil... What self-respecting woman-and a Countess to boot-would willingly live like a wild animal in the woods and bogs?"

Eleanor, Countess of Desmond: A Heroine of Tudor Ireland

ANNE CHAMBERS

(What then of Ireland s future? What sort of society will exist here in the 1990s? This book raises some of the many crucial questions about that future. The contributors are leading Irish intellectuals, politicians and artists, known for their radical and innovative questioning - over half of whom are in their twenties or thirties, well-equipped to speak for a new generation of Irish people.Among the issues examined here are these: what will the movement towards European integration mean for our status as an independent Nation State? Ho will it affect sovereignty, Northern Ireland, relationships with between the Republic and the North and Britain)

Across the Frontiers: Ireland in the 1990s : Cultural-Political-Economic

Americas

Originally published in 1865. This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies. All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume.

The Pedlar's Revenge: Short Stories

Politics & Social Sciences

O'FLAHERTY, Liam.

Social Sciences

This magical tale of power and revenge is the first in the Giltspur series. When the winds of Bealtaine blow life into their lovable scarecrow, Niamh, Daire, and their dog Rusk are drawn into a dangerous adventure. But Glasan isn't the only scarecrow to visit them. The Black One has been awakened by the power of the Bealtaine winds, Niamh and Daire find themselves drawn into a dangerous attempt to destroy the evil powers of Greyfang and Deathtooth, and the wolves of Morrigan are in waiting.

The Battle Below Giltspur

Children's Books

MacRaois, Cormac

Action & Adventure

A collection of over 100 proverbs, sayings and triads, arranged by subject, from all over Ireland.

Proverbs & Sayings of Ireland

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Father Browne: A Life in Pictures

As a student with a passion for photography, Fr Browne s pictures won him fame following the Titanic tragedy. By the time of his death in 1960, he had almost 42,000 negatives, the personal record of 'a master photographer with an unerring eye'. (London Independent) From his Jesuit training to the trenches of World War I to travels in Australia, Ceylon, Yemen, Egypt, Italy, Portugal, England and Ireland, this first biography describes Father Browne's talent and tenacity and forms a unique pictoral record of his extraordinary life, the life of 'the most important documentary historian of this century'. (The Irish Times)

Arts & Photography

E.E. O'Donnell

Photography & Video

The Trout in the Turnhole

KIELY, Benedict

Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

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