Showing 693 items matching "the history of ireland"
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Book, Alistair Moffat, The Sea Kingdoms, 2001
Alistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today.index, bib, maps, ill, plates, p. 316non-fictionAlistair Moffat's journey, from the Scottish islands and Scotland, to the English coast, Wales, Cornwall and Ireland, ignores national boundaries to reveal the rich fabric of culture and history of Celtic Britain which still survives today.oral history. legends and battles of the celtic peoples. -
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Book, Kate O'Brien, Mary Lavelle, 1984
A romantic novel. Mary Lavelle, a beautiful young Irish woman, travels to Spain to see some of the world before marrying her steadfast fiance John. But despite the enchanting surroundings and her three charming charges, life as governess to the wealthy Areavaga family is lonely and she is homesick. Then comes the arrival of the family's handsome, passionate - and married - son Juanito and Mary's loyalties and beliefs are challenged. Falling in love with Juanito and with Spain, Mary finds herself at the heart of a family and a nation divided.p.345.fictionA romantic novel. Mary Lavelle, a beautiful young Irish woman, travels to Spain to see some of the world before marrying her steadfast fiance John. But despite the enchanting surroundings and her three charming charges, life as governess to the wealthy Areavaga family is lonely and she is homesick. Then comes the arrival of the family's handsome, passionate - and married - son Juanito and Mary's loyalties and beliefs are challenged. Falling in love with Juanito and with Spain, Mary finds herself at the heart of a family and a nation divided. love story, spain - history - republic 1931-1939 -
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Book, Captain Francis O'Neill, Irish minstrels and musicians : with numerous dissertations on related subjects, 1987
... Music - Ireland - History and criticism..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Music - Ireland - History and criticism ...The story of traditional Irish music and its collectors and performersIndex, ill, plates, p.487.non-fictionThe story of traditional Irish music and its collectors and performersmusic - ireland - history and criticism, musicians - ireland -
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Book, Hilary Murphy, Families of Co. Wexford, 1986
... Local history and family origins in Co. Wexford, Ireland Ill, p ...Local history and family origins in Co. Wexford, IrelandIll, p. 263.non-fictionLocal history and family origins in Co. Wexford, Irelandwexford - ireland, geneology - ireland -
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Book, Ida Grehan, Irish Family Names, 1973
... and social history. Ill, plates, p.160. Irish Family Names Book Ida ...Collection of 50 Irish family names, their genealogy and social history.Ill, plates, p.160.non-fictionCollection of 50 Irish family names, their genealogy and social history.irish geneology, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, Edward MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland, 1978
... Local history - Ireland..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Geneology - Irish Local history ...A collection of more than 4000 Irish family names and their county association.Bib, map, p.304.non-fictionA collection of more than 4000 Irish family names and their county association.geneology - irish, local history - ireland -
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Book, Carmel McCaffrey, In Search of Ancient Ireland, 2002
... Ireland-History..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland-History Ireland-Civilization ...This book traces the history, archaeology and legends of Ireland from 9000 B.C.Index, bib, ill, p.286.non-fictionThis book traces the history, archaeology and legends of Ireland from 9000 B.C. ireland-history, ireland-civilization. -
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Book, Brenda Niall, The Riddle of Father Hackett, 2009
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia - Irish culture Catholic ...Biography of Father Hackett S.J.Index, bib, plates. p.320.non-fictionBiography of Father Hackett S.J.australia - irish culture, catholic church - history - great britain -
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Book, Janet Reakes, How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors, 1992
... Ireland - Family history..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland - Geneology Ireland - Family ...A manual produced by a professional genealogist to aid family historians in their quest for Irish forbears.Maps, p 64non-fictionA manual produced by a professional genealogist to aid family historians in their quest for Irish forbears.ireland - geneology, ireland - family history -
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Book, Brian De Breffny, The Irish world : the history and cultural achievements of the Irish people, 1978
... Ireland - History... - History This book seeks to present the whole of Ireland - the dark ...This book seeks to present the whole of Ireland - the dark side as well as the light, the greatness as well as the suffering, the enduring victories as well as the humiliating defeats.Index, ill, plates, bib, map, p. 281. non-fictionThis book seeks to present the whole of Ireland - the dark side as well as the light, the greatness as well as the suffering, the enduring victories as well as the humiliating defeats.ireland - civilization, ireland - history -
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Book, Hodder and Stoughton, How the Irish saved civilization: the untold story of Irelands heroic role from the fall of Rome to the rise of medieval Europe, 1995
... Ireland - History..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland - History Western civilization ...A scholarly study of a period that is central to our past and heritage. Cahill captures the unique sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilizationIndex, ill, p.246.non-fictionA scholarly study of a period that is central to our past and heritage. Cahill captures the unique sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilizationireland - history, western civilization - history -
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Book, Browne and Nolan, Stories from Irish history: told for children, 1824
... fiction Short stories of Ireland history for children. Ill, p.162 ...Short stories of Ireland history for children.Ill, p.162.non-fictionShort stories of Ireland history for children.childrens stories - ireland, irish fiction -
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Book, Adam Purcell, Music and friendship : the people of Melbourne Comhaltas, 1984
A collection of personal stories from 32 past and present members of the Melbourne branch of the worldwide Irish cultural organisation, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, produced to mark the 50th anniversary of Melbourne Comhaltas.The stories, collected by oral history interview, are accompanied by photographic portraits of each subject. The stories explore themes of immigration, culture and heritage, and feature, among others, prominent members of the Melbourne Irish scene, such as:-Accordion legend Paddy Fitzgerald-Set dancing teacher Marie Brouder-Prolific musician Tony O'Neill-Leader of the Melbourne Comhaltas band, Joan Mundy. Among the people interviewed are Irish expats, second- and third-generation Australians, and people from Scotland, Japan and the Ukraine.The book includes forewords from Irish Ambassador to Australia, Breandán Ó Caollai - Director-General of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú· and Melbourne Comhaltas President, Mary McBride.Ill, p.95.A collection of personal stories from 32 past and present members of the Melbourne branch of the worldwide Irish cultural organisation, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, produced to mark the 50th anniversary of Melbourne Comhaltas.The stories, collected by oral history interview, are accompanied by photographic portraits of each subject. The stories explore themes of immigration, culture and heritage, and feature, among others, prominent members of the Melbourne Irish scene, such as:-Accordion legend Paddy Fitzgerald-Set dancing teacher Marie Brouder-Prolific musician Tony O'Neill-Leader of the Melbourne Comhaltas band, Joan Mundy. Among the people interviewed are Irish expats, second- and third-generation Australians, and people from Scotland, Japan and the Ukraine.The book includes forewords from Irish Ambassador to Australia, Breandán Ó Caollai - Director-General of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann, Dr. Labhrás Ó Murchú· and Melbourne Comhaltas President, Mary McBride.cultural societies - irish - melbourne, irish music and dancing -
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Book, McMillan, The Irish empire, 1999
... and culture A history of the Irish diaspora Index, bib, ill, p.187 ...A history of the Irish diasporaIndex, bib, ill, p.187.non-fictionA history of the Irish diasporaireland - emigration, ireland - society and culture -
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Book, Patrick O'Farrell, The Irish in Australia, 2000
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 Irish - Australia - History Australia ...Since the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.Index, ill, plates, bib. p.346.non-fictionSince the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.irish - australia - history, australia - history -
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Book, The Devin-Adair Company, The Story of the Irish Race, 1981
... History - Ireland..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 History - Ireland History - Great ...The story of the Irish race: a popular history of Ireland by Seamus MacManus; assisted by several Irish scholars.Index, p. 724non-fictionThe story of the Irish race: a popular history of Ireland by Seamus MacManus; assisted by several Irish scholars.history - ireland, history - great britain -
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Book, Robert Kee, The most distressful country, 1976
... Ireland - History - 19th century... Ireland - History - 19th century Part 1 of a 3-part series ...Part 1 of a 3-part series, the Green Flag, which traces the rise of Irish Nationalism. The focus of this volume, Strongbow - the Great Famine, charts the development of the Irish nationalist impulse.Index, bib, p.298.non-fictionPart 1 of a 3-part series, the Green Flag, which traces the rise of Irish Nationalism. The focus of this volume, Strongbow - the Great Famine, charts the development of the Irish nationalist impulse.ireland - politics and government, ireland - history - 19th century -
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Book, Seamus Heaney, The redress of poetry, 1995
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 English poetry - History and criticism ...A collection of essays of Seamus Heaney concerning the poems of Irish/Celtic authorsp.201.non-fictionA collection of essays of Seamus Heaney concerning the poems of Irish/Celtic authorsenglish poetry - history and criticism, english poetry - irish authors -
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Book, J.E. Caerwyn Williams, The Irish literary tradition, 1992
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 Irish literature - History ...A history of literature in the Irish language from the 5th century to the 20th century.Index, ill, p.338.non-fictionA history of literature in the Irish language from the 5th century to the 20th century.irish literature - history and criticism, ireland - literary tradition. -
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Book, Frank Murphy, Daniel Mannix: Archbishop of Melbourne, 1972
A biography of an Irish Archbishop of Melbourne. The main emphasis being his life of nearly 50 years in Melbourne guiding or controlling the Catholic church.Index, ill, p 282.non-fictionA biography of an Irish Archbishop of Melbourne. The main emphasis being his life of nearly 50 years in Melbourne guiding or controlling the Catholic church.bishops- australia - history, catholic church - australia -
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Book, Heraldic Artists, Handbook on Irish Genealogy, 1978
... Family history - Ireland..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland - Geneology Family history ...How to trace your ancestors and relatives in Ireland.ill, maps, p.145. non-fictionHow to trace your ancestors and relatives in Ireland.ireland - geneology, family history - ireland -
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Book, A. G. L. Shaw, Convicts and the colonies: A study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire, 1966
A study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire.Index, bib. tables, p.362.non-fictionA study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire.transportation - history, penal colonies - british empire -
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Book, Kenneth Neill, An Illustrated history of the Irish people, 1979
... Ireland - History..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland - History Ireland - Social life ...A pictorial account of the history of the Irish people.Index, ill., bib. plates. p.221.non-fictionA pictorial account of the history of the Irish people.ireland - history, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, Richard Lovett, Ireland 100 Years ago: The beauty of Ireland illustrated, 1985
... Ireland - History..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 Ireland - History Ireland - Travel ...This book was based upon the travels and observations of Richard Lovett. The reader can accompany him on a tour of the length and breadth of Hibernia.Index, ill., p.223.non-fictionThis book was based upon the travels and observations of Richard Lovett. The reader can accompany him on a tour of the length and breadth of Hibernia.ireland - history, ireland - travel -
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Book, Patrick O'Farrell, Letters from Irish Australia 1825-1929, 1984
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 Irish - Australia - Correspondence ...Letters ranging from those of convicts writing to their wives in the 1820s, through accounts of the voyage out and pioneering life in mid-century, through love letters, to short stories and failure to master the land, to the remarkable family saga (1883-1929) which ends the book.Index, bib., p.218.non-fictionLetters ranging from those of convicts writing to their wives in the 1820s, through accounts of the voyage out and pioneering life in mid-century, through love letters, to short stories and failure to master the land, to the remarkable family saga (1883-1929) which ends the book. irish - australia - correspondence., australia- minorities- history. -
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Book, Damien King et al, Catherine McMahon: A remarkable convict woman, 2012
... . Irish - Australia -Biography Social history of the 18th and 19th ...Social history of the 18th and 19th century Ireland, England, Van Diemen's Land, Norfolk Island, Victoria and Western Australia via the life story of a woman convict, later free settler of the above named colonies.Index, bib, maps, plates, ill., p.320.non-fictionSocial history of the 18th and 19th century Ireland, England, Van Diemen's Land, Norfolk Island, Victoria and Western Australia via the life story of a woman convict, later free settler of the above named colonies.women convicts - australia -biography., irish - australia -biography -
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Book, Val Noone, Hidden Ireland in Victoria, 2012
... . Irish- Victoria - History. This book is about songs, stories ...This book is about songs, stories, poems, prayers and accents - as well as events and monuments - of those whose original language was Irish. A first ever history of the Irish language and Gaelic culture in Victoria.Index, bib., ill, map, p.215.non-fictionThis book is about songs, stories, poems, prayers and accents - as well as events and monuments - of those whose original language was Irish. A first ever history of the Irish language and Gaelic culture in Victoria.victoria - social life and customs., irish- victoria - history. -
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Book, L. R. Silver, The Battle of Vinegar Hill, 1989
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 Vinegar Hill - Insurgency Irish - New ...An account of an episode which has become part of Australia's legendary past.Index, bib, plates, maps, ill, p.164.non-fictionAn account of an episode which has become part of Australia's legendary past.vinegar hill - insurgency, irish - new south wales - history -
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Book, Philip Bull, Ireland and Australia 1798-1998: Studies in culture , identity and migration, 2000
... , South Melbourne VIC 3205 Academic conferences - Ireland Irish ...Australia's principal scholarly commemoration of the Irish Rebellion of 1798.p.365.non-fictionAustralia's principal scholarly commemoration of the Irish Rebellion of 1798. academic conferences - ireland, irish - australian history -
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Book, Tadhg Foley, Irish-Australian Studies: Papers delivered at the ninth Irish-Australian converence, Galway, April 1997, 2000
... Australian history Papers of the ninth Irish Australian Conference ...Papers of the ninth Irish Australian Conference held at Galway in1997Charts, ill, p.307.non-fictionPapers of the ninth Irish Australian Conference held at Galway in1997academic conferences - ireland, irish australian history