2018 Publication. Cemeteries are the new "tourist attractions" of the 21st century, especially in the big cities of the world. Some are now regarded as being equivalent to leafy public parks, for a peaceful and scenic stroll, while others are packed with wonderful sculpture, art and craftsmanship, and at the same time are of interest to historians, genealogists, and of course, relatives of the deceased. This Colour edition of the book gives a brief overview of numerous important cemeteries around the world, enlivened by many photographs, to entice further exploration by the curious explorer.
2020 Publication. All Irish people know where "O'Connell Street" is located? Dublin? Strictly speaking, there is no such street in Dublin, but there are streets of that name elsewhere in Ireland! This book examines the places in Ireland which seek to honour Daniel O'Connell, and assesses which one "The Liberator" would be most proud of.
At the foundation of the State in 1922, Kimmage was just a crossroads (KCR), with farmland all around, but then thousands of houses were built by Dublin Corporation in the 1930's, bringing life to the area
Blackrock, the affluent seaside suburb of South Dublin, first became an independent township in 1863. Since then, it has thrived and grown, and in the book by popular local historian Joe Curtis, we see the development of the commercial, social, and of course, the sporting aspects of this fascinating area of Dublin.
For many years Dundrum was just another stop on the railway between Harcourt Street and Bray; In this new book by local historian Joe Curtis, the multi-faceted past of Dundrum is explored through a vibrant collection of illustrations and historical research, much of which has been previously unpublished.
Traces of Dublin's former business activities can still be seen on many buildings in the city centre, often at first floor level, such as old shop signs, lettering, logos, monograms, and even "ghost signs" where the removal of lettering has left stains on the wall. These signs were well known to Dubliners up until the 1960's, and this book will bring back happy memories of a lively and more interesting city, aided by numerous colour photographs. Besides shops, the book deals with former banks, clubs, and other organisations, where there are traces of their signs or logos.