Irish Life and Lore Books

The Chronicles of Cork - An Oral Record features ten of the people recorded for the three Cork Collections. The book was edited by Jane O`Keeffe and published in June 2010. Our own personal geographies, combined with our unique histories, form the building blocks of the people we become. In these Chronicles, Cork is the keystone.   Buy the Book (including CD)  -  €15/$15

On Wednesday, 6th July 2005 the launch of "Recollections of 1916 and its Aftermath" took place at the National Library, Kildare Street, Dublin. The launch was performed by Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O'Donoghue, T.D. It was a special and memorable day for so many people connected with the stories and people described in the book. The project consists of 33 CDs of recollections of the 1916 - 1922 period, recorded and edited by Maurice O'Keeffe, Tralee. The interviewees are people who lived through that period, or their direct descendants, who speak of the experiences of their parents, who lived in various parts of Ireland. The CDs are accompanied by a book entitled Recollections of 1916 and its Aftermath, written by Jane O'Hea O'Keeffe, Tralee, which details aspects of each recording and provides many illustrations of photographs and letters not previously available in the public arena.   Buy the Book (including CD)  -  €15/$15   Buy the Collection  -  €500/$500   ISBN: 0 9543274 4 6

This book contains over 100 photographs of Tralee and its vicinity, the majority of which have never been published before. The pictures are accompanied by a lucid and informative commentary which ranges from the neolithic to the first half of the twentieth century. The main developments in the history of the town, since its foundation in the thirteenth century, are covered in some detail. There is also a great deal of new material on such diverse topics as the Slieve Mish, the May Boys, the Nineteenth Century Merchant Princes, and the Mount Hawk Races. You can also read about the three Spa Fishermen who were awarded medals for a heroic rescue in Tralee Bay, and "The Liberator" - the Tralee bred horse who came second and third in five attempts at the Grand National. The book is a limited edition and is in hardback format with a dust jacket.   Buy the Book  -  €35/$35   ISBN: 0 9543274 3 8

First Edition. December 2006. Volume 1 Compiled by Russell McMorran and Maurice O'Keeffe, Tralee, Co. Kerry.   Buy the Book  -  €10/$10

Second Edition. June 2008 Compiled by Russell McMorran and Maurice O'Keeffe, Tralee, Co. Kerry.   Buy the Book  -  €13/$13

The latest book in the Irish Life and Lore Series has just been published by Maurice and Jane O`Keeffe, Ballyroe, Tralee. This book is entitled The Premier County of Tipperary - Living Voices and relates to 45 recordings compiled and produced by Maurice O`Keeffe, over the past five years. Included within the book is an hour long CD, giving snippets of each of the recordings. This book was also written by Jane O`Hea O`Keeffe, as were The Ancient Barony of Duhallow in 2003 and Recollections of 1916 and its Aftermath - Echoes from History in 2005.   Out of Print   Buy the Collection  -  €800/$800   ISBN: 0 9543274 7 0

For Generations past, the rich culture, tradition and heritage of Duhallow has been cherished and preserved by the people who live there, amidst the stories, music and folklore of this ancient and beautiful place. Now that wonderful oral tradition will be permanently preserved on this comprehensive 45 CD Collection, along with the accompanying book - The Ancient Barony of Duhallow - Living Voices. From Mass Rocks to matchmaking, from battlefields to sportsfields, from skellig lists to songsmiths - they are all told with great skill, humour and pathos by the custodians of the living past of Ancient Duhallow.   Out of Print   Buy the 45 CD Collection  -  €800/$800   ISBN: 0 9543274 1 1

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