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The Celtic Club
Book, Alistair Moffat, The Sea Kingdoms, 2001
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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, Harper Collins, Patrick Son of Ireland, 2003
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...HSlave, soldier, lover, hero, saint, 'his life mirrored the cataclysmic world into which he was born. His memory will outlast the ages. Born of a noble Welsh family, he is violently torn from his home by Irish raiders at age sixteen and sold as a slave to a brutal wilderness king. Rescued by the king's druids from almost certain death, he learns the arts of healing and song, and the mystical ways of a secretive order whose teachings tantalize with hints at a deeper wisdom. Yet young Succat Morgannwg cannot rest until he sheds the strangling yoke of slavery and returns to his homeland across the sea. He pursues his dream of freedom through horrific war and shattering tragedy'through great love and greater loss'from a dying, decimated Wales to the bloody battlefields of Gaul to the fading majesty of Rome. And in the twilight of a once-supreme empire, he is transformed yet again by divine hand and a passionate vision of "truth against the world," accepting the name that will one day become legendIndex, notes, p.454.fictionHSlave, soldier, lover, hero, saint, 'his life mirrored the cataclysmic world into which he was born. His memory will outlast the ages. Born of a noble Welsh family, he is violently torn from his home by Irish raiders at age sixteen and sold as a slave to a brutal wilderness king. Rescued by the king's druids from almost certain death, he learns the arts of healing and song, and the mystical ways of a secretive order whose teachings tantalize with hints at a deeper wisdom. Yet young Succat Morgannwg cannot rest until he sheds the strangling yoke of slavery and returns to his homeland across the sea. He pursues his dream of freedom through horrific war and shattering tragedy'through great love and greater loss'from a dying, decimated Wales to the bloody battlefields of Gaul to the fading majesty of Rome. And in the twilight of a once-supreme empire, he is transformed yet again by divine hand and a passionate vision of "truth against the world," accepting the name that will one day become legendireland - historical fiction, christain saints - fiction -
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Book, Four Courts Press Dublin Publisher, Early Irish lyrics : eighth to twelfth century, 1998
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...The first anthology of early Irish verse including a large number of texts in the original and in translationp.315.non-fictionThe first anthology of early Irish verse including a large number of texts in the original and in translationirish spirituality, 2. irish poetry -
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Book, Maire B.de Paor, Patrick The Pilgrim Apostle of Ireland, 1998
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A study of Ireland's patron saint reveals a slave turned missionary, a fervent pilgrim, and a revered religious teacher, recreating the life of a spiritual leader who both embodied and rose above the conflicts of his time.Index, bib, p.310.non-fictionA study of Ireland's patron saint reveals a slave turned missionary, a fervent pilgrim, and a revered religious teacher, recreating the life of a spiritual leader who both embodied and rose above the conflicts of his time.christain saints, spirituality -
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Book, Dermot Bolger, The Vintage Book of Contemporary Irish Fiction, 1994
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...An anthology of modern Irish fiction, edited and introduced by Dermot Bolger.Bib, notes, p.561.non-fictionAn anthology of modern Irish fiction, edited and introduced by Dermot Bolger.irish fiction, ireland - social life and customs - fiction -
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Book, Richard Flanagan, The Sound of One Hand Clapping, 1997
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A poetic account of the underbelly of Australia, the barbarism of Europe, and the destiny of those in the country beyond hope who seek to redeem themselves through love.p.425.fictionA poetic account of the underbelly of Australia, the barbarism of Europe, and the destiny of those in the country beyond hope who seek to redeem themselves through love.1. spirituality, 2. redemption -
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Book, Kate O'Brien, Mary Lavelle, 1984
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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, P. L. Henry, Danta ban : poems of Irish women early and modern, 1991
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...An anthology of poems both early and modern authored by Irish women, selected and translated by P.L. Henry, Galway University.Bib, notes, p.217.non-fictionAn anthology of poems both early and modern authored by Irish women, selected and translated by P.L. Henry, Galway University.irish spirituality, irish poetry -
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Book, Peter Berresford Ellis, Dictionary of Celtic Mythology, 1993
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Dictionary of Celtic Mythology derived from the earliest manuscript sources arranged in alphabetical format.Bib, p.224.non-fictionDictionary of Celtic Mythology derived from the earliest manuscript sources arranged in alphabetical format.mythology - celtic, dictionaries -
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Book, Michael Dames, Mythic Ireland, 1992
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Ireland, more than any other country in Europe, has retained its mythological heritage, which lives today in the oral tradition of folk tales, in literature, in place-names and language, in ceremonies and monuments. Mountains and loughs are the homes of gods and goddesses, of saints and monsters, and pattern, beauty and cyclical logic are revealed in their stories. Michael Dames, whose previous works have won him a wide and enthusiastic following, has walked through each.Index, bib,notes, maps, plates, ill, p.258.non-fictionIreland, more than any other country in Europe, has retained its mythological heritage, which lives today in the oral tradition of folk tales, in literature, in place-names and language, in ceremonies and monuments. Mountains and loughs are the homes of gods and goddesses, of saints and monsters, and pattern, beauty and cyclical logic are revealed in their stories. Michael Dames, whose previous works have won him a wide and enthusiastic following, has walked through each.1. spirituality, 2. irish myths. -
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Book, Captain Francis O'Neill, Irish minstrels and musicians : with numerous dissertations on related subjects, 1987
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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, Samuel Lover, Myths and Legends of Ireland, 1998
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...This collection features humour and a vernacular approach to the collection of myth, legend and folklore of IrelandIll, p.434.non-fictionThis collection features humour and a vernacular approach to the collection of myth, legend and folklore of Irelandirish folklore, irish myths -
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Book, Maria Edgeworth, Castle Rackrent, 1964
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...With her satire on Anglo-Irish landlords in Castle Rackrent (1800), Maria Edgeworth pioneered the regional novel and inspired Sir Walter Scott's Waverley (1814). Politically risky, stylistically innovative, and wonderfully entertaining, the novel changes the focus of conflict in Ireland from religion to class, and boldly predicts the rise of the Irish Catholic bourgeoisie.Bib, notes, p.127.fictionWith her satire on Anglo-Irish landlords in Castle Rackrent (1800), Maria Edgeworth pioneered the regional novel and inspired Sir Walter Scott's Waverley (1814). Politically risky, stylistically innovative, and wonderfully entertaining, the novel changes the focus of conflict in Ireland from religion to class, and boldly predicts the rise of the Irish Catholic bourgeoisie. 3. ireland - social life and customs., irish fiction -
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Book, Emily Lawless, Hurrish, 1992
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A violent tale of local rivalries about land in Munster, Irelandp.196.fictionA violent tale of local rivalries about land in Munster, Irelandirish fiction, ireland - social conditions -
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Book, Robert Van De Weyer, A Celtic resurrection : the diary of a split from the church, 1996
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A story of parishioners who lose faith in the church.p.115.non-fictionA story of parishioners who lose faith in the church.celtic church, church of england - 20th century -
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Book, Thomas Kinsella et al, The Tain, 1969
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Thomas Kinsella's translation of medieval manuscripts.Notes, ill, p.253.non-fictionThomas Kinsella's translation of medieval manuscripts.irish myths, irish customs -
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Book, Brendan Kennelly, A Time for voices: Selected poems 1960-1990, 1990
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A selection of Irish poetry.Index, p.169.non-fictionA selection of Irish poetry.ireland - poetry, ireland -
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Book, Molly Keane, Two Days in Aragon, 1985
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...In the Georgian house of Aragon live Grania and Sylvia Fox. Wild-blooded Grania is conducting a secret affair with Foley, whilst Sylvia falls for the charms of Captain Purvis. Attending Aragon's strawberry teas, the British Army Officers can almost forget the reason for their presence in Ireland. But the days of calm are numbered because Foley in a member of Sinn Fein.p.256.fictionIn the Georgian house of Aragon live Grania and Sylvia Fox. Wild-blooded Grania is conducting a secret affair with Foley, whilst Sylvia falls for the charms of Captain Purvis. Attending Aragon's strawberry teas, the British Army Officers can almost forget the reason for their presence in Ireland. But the days of calm are numbered because Foley in a member of Sinn Fein. ireland - social conditions, irish fiction -
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Book, Eddie Stack, The west : stories from Ireland, 1989
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Short stories from the west of Irelandp.115fictionShort stories from the west of Irelandirish fiction, ireland - social life and customs -
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Book, Daphne Briggs, The Celts : first masters of Europe, 1992
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Lovers of gold, wine, and ware, the Celts have no voice because they left no written records. Much of what we know about them comes from their enemies the Romans, who finally crushed them, and from the weapons and ornaments they buried with their dead. From these traces we can now resurrect a sophisticated people who dominated Europe from 500 years. These highly cultured 'barbarians', with their exquisite jewelry and metalwork, were eventually driven to the edges of the known world- yet were destined to shine out once more in the art of Celtic Christianity.Bib, index, plates, ill, maps, p.167.non-fictionLovers of gold, wine, and ware, the Celts have no voice because they left no written records. Much of what we know about them comes from their enemies the Romans, who finally crushed them, and from the weapons and ornaments they buried with their dead. From these traces we can now resurrect a sophisticated people who dominated Europe from 500 years. These highly cultured 'barbarians', with their exquisite jewelry and metalwork, were eventually driven to the edges of the known world- yet were destined to shine out once more in the art of Celtic Christianity.civilization - celtic, celts - history -
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Book, Brian O'Higgins, Songs of Glen na Mona, 1929
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A collection of early twentieth century Irish poetryp.110.non-fictionA collection of early twentieth century Irish poetryfolklore - ireland, ireland - poetry -
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Book, Hilary Murphy, Families of Co. Wexford, 1986
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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, Ian Bradley, The Celtic Way, 1993
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Study of the origins, development and continuing development of the native Christian faith of the British Isles.Index, bib. p.134.non-fictionStudy of the origins, development and continuing development of the native Christian faith of the British Isles.saints and scholars., christain faith -
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Book, Marguerite Elsbeth, The Silver Wheel, 1996
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A blend of mythology, psychology and shamanism to reveal the beauty of the Celtic tradition for women today.Index, ill, p.212.non-fictionA blend of mythology, psychology and shamanism to reveal the beauty of the Celtic tradition for women today.ireland - religion - fiction, woman's mysteries. -
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Book, Brian Inglis, Roger Casement, 1974
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A biography of an Irish patriotIndex, plates. p. 419non-fictionA biography of an Irish patriotroger casement. home rule politics -
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Book, Brian Inglis, Roger Casement, 1974
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...Biography of an Irish patriotIndex, plates, p.419.non-fictionBiography of an Irish patriotroger casement, home rule - ireland -
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Book, Bill Wannan, The Wearing of the Green
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...A collection of literature, folklore and balladry celebrating Irish influence and culture in Australia.p.350.non-fictionA collection of literature, folklore and balladry celebrating Irish influence and culture in Australia.literature-australia, folklore - ireland -
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Book, Edward MacLysaght, The Surnames of Ireland, 1978
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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
... The Celtic Club Limerick Arms Hotel, 364 Clarendon St ...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.