Rare & Recent Books

Author: Rsmscott

  • New book about Tourmakeady

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    Tourmakeady, History and Society has just been published by Mayo Historic Estates. Written and researched by historian and archivist Brigid Clesham this a detailed study of the social and economic history of Tourmakeady and its hinterland. Aimed at the general reader the book will appeal to all those with a connection to the Tourmakeady area…

  • The Tourmakeady Ambush

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    A new book has just been published to coincide with the centenary of the Tourmakeady ambush. Tourmakeady Ambush 1921 – Comóradh Luíochán Thuar Mhic Éadaigh is written by Sean O’Luideain & Tomas O’hEanachain and tells the story of the ambush and those that took part. On the 3rd May 1921, men from the South Mayo…

  • Mayflies in the Heather

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    A new collection of poetry by local author Art Ó Súilleabháin is now available from Rare & Recent Books.  Mayflies in the Heather is the debut collection of poetry from Art Ó Súilleabháin. In the words of his publisher “He is deeply rooted in the landscape and language of Lough Corrib, illuminating every wing-picked insect,…

  • Cunga 2020

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    Cunga 2020 has arrived in the shop and is full of local news, articles, history and photographs. It is also available to purchase online here. We also have limited stocks of back copies of Cunga. More details on our website or call into the shop.

  • Christmas Books Catalogue 2020

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    We are pleased to present our Christmas Books Catalogue 2020 – a showcase of the many great titles that have been published during the current year as well as a few old favourites. We hope that there is something of interest to you or your loved ones. You can download the Catalogue here.

  • New Catalogue of Books related to Irish History published before 1950

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    We have recently acquired two collections of books related to Irish history that were published before 1950 and compiled a short catalogue of titles. The catalogue includes titles covering a long period of Irish history but has a number of notable titles related to the nineteenth century including a rare copy of “Three Lectures on…

  • George Macnemara of Cong

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    “George Macnemara of Cong. Folklore and Facts. 1722-1760” is a fascinating and very readable account  of the life of one of the most celebrated characters in the history of Cong. The work is the culmination of many years of research by local historian and archivist Brigid Clesham. George, a Catholic gentleman from County Clare, leased…

  • Achill Painters – An Island History

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    Local author Mary J. Murphy dropped into the shop yesterday with copies of her new book “Achill Painters- An Island History”. The beautifully illustrated book explores the rich history of painters associated with Achill. Copies of the book are available for sale in our bookshop in Cong.

  • Leabhar Breac

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    The Leabhar Breac, known also as Leabhar Mor Duna Doighre, was compiled from older sources at the beginning of the fourteenth century near to the town of Loughrea in east County Galway. The book mostly contains religious texts but also includes an early glossary of the Irish Language and a number of histories. The book…

  • Please call in and browse awhile…

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    We are very pleased to be back in new premises in Cong. Our new shop is located next door to Ryan’s Hotel (just fifty yards up the Main Street from our old shop). We have more space available and have extended our range of books to include a larger number of antiquarian and collectible books…