The definitive resource on the issue of anti-Semitism, looking at a history of the prejudice from its beginnings right up to today's high-profile conflicts
Castletown House, Ireland's largest and earliest Palladian-style house, was built between 1722 and 1729 for William Conolly, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons and the wealthiest commoner in Ireland.
Divided into four fun-filled chapters, `Outdoor and Adventurous', `Science and Nature', `Arts and Crafts' and `Rainy Day', this interactive book contains 101 exciting activities and traditional pastimes for young, intelligent boys and girls keen to explore the world and learn new skills.
A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this ancient country.
Castlebar derived its name from Barry's Castle (Castle Barry), which was located in the open square of the present Army Barracks, up until the time of "The Races of Castlebar" in 1798.
Mount Merrion lies on the South Side of Dublin, `between the mountains and the sea'. In 1711, the Fitzwilliam family walled the area to serve as their private country estate, and the 300th anniversary of this has sparked a new and enthusiastic interest in the history of the area.
Harold's Cross got its name from a cross which marked the boundary of the lands owned by the Archbishop of Dublin, and the lands of the Harold clan in the 1500s. This title captures its rich and varied history in photographs.
This book is a follow on from the titles in this series including "Rathmines," " Harold's Cross," and "Mount Merrion." The author has sourced excellent images, with access to local library and school archives, to produce a complete history and visual record of the past of Terenure.
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.