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Book, Edna O'Brien, Down by the River, 1996
A searing and compelling piece of fictionp. 298.fictionA searing and compelling piece of fictionenglish fiction- irish authors, fathers and daughters-fiction -
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Book, William Evans, Diary of a Welsh Swagman1869-1894, 1975
The diaries of Joseph Jenkins, who migrated to Australia in 1869, and worked in the Ballarat and Castlemaine area.Ill, p. 217.non-fictionThe diaries of Joseph Jenkins, who migrated to Australia in 1869, and worked in the Ballarat and Castlemaine area. tramps - australia, australia - rural conditions -
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Book, Janet Reakes, How to Trace Your Irish Ancestors, 1992
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
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, Thomas Blackburn, Gift of tongues : a selection from the work of fourteen 20th century poets, 1967
A selection of work of 14 twentieth century poets by Thomas Blackburnp.145.non-fictionA selection of work of 14 twentieth century poets by Thomas Blackburnenglish poetry - 20th century, poetry - irish -
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Book, Pauline Hamilton, The Irish, 1978
A story of Irish migration to Australia from the beginning of settlement to the recent present.Index, bib, plates, ill. p.108.non-fictionA story of Irish migration to Australia from the beginning of settlement to the recent present.irish - immigration, irish - australian culture -
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Book, Blackie and Son, Ulster, 1911
A photographic essay of UlsterIll, p.64.non-fictionA photographic essay of Ulsterulster - description, ulster - travel -
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Book, Abacus books, Good behavior, 1981
Crumbling codes of conduct cannot save members of the St Charles family from their own unruly and inadmissable desires.p.245.fictionCrumbling codes of conduct cannot save members of the St Charles family from their own unruly and inadmissable desires.fiction - irish, novels - ireland -
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Book, A book of saints and wonders, 1971
Essays dedicated to the doings and lives of Sainta Brigid, Columcille, Patrick and BrendanIll, p.114.non-fictionEssays dedicated to the doings and lives of Sainta Brigid, Columcille, Patrick and Brendansaints - ireland, irish mythology -
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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
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, Geography publications, Fr. John Murphy of Boolavogue 1753-1798, 1991
The life and times of Fr. John Murphy of Boolavogue 1753-1798Index, notes, ill, maps, p.206.non-fictionThe life and times of Fr. John Murphy of Boolavogue 1753-1798jesuit order, catholic priests - ireland -
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Book, Anvil books, The homes of Irish writers, 1982
The homes of Irish writers is an evocative record of the links between Irelands' best known writers and the surroundings in which they lived.Index, ill, p.192.non-fictionThe homes of Irish writers is an evocative record of the links between Irelands' best known writers and the surroundings in which they lived.irish writers - biography, literature - ireland -
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Book, Browne and Nolan, Stories from Irish history: told for children, 1824
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, Sphere, Hall's Ireland: Mr and Mrs halls tour of 1840, 1984
An account of Mr and Mrs halls tour of 18402.v., index, ill, p.240.non-fictionAn account of Mr and Mrs halls tour of 1840ireland - travel, ireland - description -
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Book, The road to Vinegar Hill, 1989
A novel of two young people as the struggle to shape their destinies in the face of events beyond their controlp.357.fictionA novel of two young people as the struggle to shape their destinies in the face of events beyond their controlirish fiction, novels - ireland -
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Book, Jeff Kildea, Anzacs and Ireland, 2007
This book tells the story of how Irish and Australian soldiers made deep connections as they fought side by side at Gallipoli, the Western Front and Palestine during WW1. Thousands of Irish born men and women enlisted in Australian forces. Many Australians visited Ireland on leave.Index, bib, plates, ill, map, p.231.non-fictionThis book tells the story of how Irish and Australian soldiers made deep connections as they fought side by side at Gallipoli, the Western Front and Palestine during WW1. Thousands of Irish born men and women enlisted in Australian forces. Many Australians visited Ireland on leave.ireland - social conditions., world war 1914-1918 - ireland and australia -
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Book, Colleen McCullough, Cooking with Colleen McCullough and Jean Easthope, 1982
A book of recipes which feature foods that Australians eat. The author, a well known Australian novelist, collaborated with her long time friend to produce this book.Index, ill., p.197.non-fictionA book of recipes which feature foods that Australians eat. The author, a well known Australian novelist, collaborated with her long time friend to produce this book.recipes - australian, cookery - australia -
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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
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, Michael O,Mara books, Tales of old Ireland, 1994
The stories in this volumereveal for us the the Ireland of a bygone era, of a people with daily strife's and joys not experienced today.p.247.non-fictionThe stories in this volumereveal for us the the Ireland of a bygone era, of a people with daily strife's and joys not experienced today.literature - ireland, storytelling - ireland -
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Book, Four Courts Press, Early Irish literature, 1994
here is a diverse multitude of tales from a tradition to rival Homer or the Arabian nights - the tales of kings, chieftains, outcasts and visionaries.Index, p.189.fictionhere is a diverse multitude of tales from a tradition to rival Homer or the Arabian nights - the tales of kings, chieftains, outcasts and visionaries.literature - ireland, poetry - irish -
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Book, Patrick O'Farrell, The Irish in Australia, 2000
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
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, Alma Timms, A town rising, 1976
A romantic novel based on the history of the North Shore of Sydney.ill, p.263.fictionA romantic novel based on the history of the North Shore of Sydney.australian fiction, north sydney - history -
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Book, Frank McCourt, Angela's Ashes, 1996
A funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and Ireland in the 40s. It is a story of extreme hardship and suffering told with distinctive humour and compassion.p.363.non-fictionA funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and Ireland in the 40s. It is a story of extreme hardship and suffering told with distinctive humour and compassion. irish writers - biography, autobiography -
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Book, E. T. Craig, An Irish commune, 1983
An account of the communal experiment at Rahahine, County Clare 1831 - 1833p.208.non-fictionAn account of the communal experiment at Rahahine, County Clare 1831 - 1833collective settlements - ireland, social conditions - ireland -
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Book, Mrs Cobden Unwin, The hungry forties, 1904
Life under the bread tax operating in Ireland in the 1840s.p.274, ill.non-fictionLife under the bread tax operating in Ireland in the 1840s.ireland - economic conditions, irelend - social conditions -
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Book, Martin Cash, 1870
A personal narrative of the exploits of Martin Cash in the bush of Tasmania and on Norfolk Island.ill. p. 174.non-fictionA personal narrative of the exploits of Martin Cash in the bush of Tasmania and on Norfolk Island.bushrangers - australia, bushranger - personal narratives -
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Book, Ernest Wilson, Smoke that thunders, 1985
Ernest Wilson was a professional plant-hunter. This book is an account of his travels in Africa, Australia and New Zealand.p.248.non-fictionErnest Wilson was a professional plant-hunter. This book is an account of his travels in Africa, Australia and New Zealand.botany - australia, botany - new zealand -
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Book, Robert Kee, The most distressful country, 1976
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