Category: Rare and Recent Books

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…

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…

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,…

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.

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…

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…