A Ramble About Tallaght
A Ramble About Tallaght

Author: Albert Perris

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2023-11-06

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1788494717

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A fascinating history of an ancient place. From its first mention in legend in the Book of Invasions, through early Christian monastic settlements, castles and grand residences, Fenian raids and the Battle of Tallaght, there has been huge change in Tallaght. In more recent times it has seen car and motorcycle racing, an aerodrome, the rise and fall of a chocolate factory and a pioneering telecommunications firm. The massive population explosion and rapid modernisation towards the end of the twentieth century means this once-tiny village in Dublin's foothills is now home to over 80,000 people. Richly illustrated with period photographs and original drawings by Michael O'Brien, Albert Perris tells the often-surprising story of Tallaght.

Faraway Home
Faraway Home

Author: Marilyn Taylor

Publisher: The O'Brien Press

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1847174043

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Karl and Rosa's family watch in horror as Hitler's troops parade down the streets of their home city -- Vienna. It has become very dangerous to be a Jew in Austria, and after their uncle is sent to Dachau, Karl and Rosa's parents decide to send the children out of the country on a Kindertransport, one of the many ships carrying refugee children away from Nazi danger. Isolated and homesick, Karl ends up in Millisle, a run-down farm in Ards in Northern Ireland, which has become a Jewish refugee centre, while Rosa is fostered by a local family. Hard work on the farm keeps Karl occupied, although he still waits desperately for any news from home. Then he makes friends with locals Peewee and Wee Billy, and also with the girls from neutral Dublin who come to help on the farm, especially Judy. But Northern Ireland is in the war too, with rationing and air-raid warnings, and, in April 1941 the bombs of the Belfast Blitz bring the reality of war right to their doorstep. And for Karl and Rosa and the other refugees there is the constant fear that they may never see their parents again. Based on a true story -- there was a refugee farm at Millisle and among its occupants was a young boy called Karl.

A Short History of the Troubles
A Short History of the Troubles

Author: Brian Feeney

Publisher: The O'Brien Press

Published: 2014-04-28

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1847176585

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From the first symptoms of serious unrest - the Divis Street riots of 1964 - to the tortuous political manoeuvrings culminating in the 2003 Assembly elections, the book traces the reality of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It details the motivation behind the IRA 'armed struggle', the Civil Rights movement, the murder campaigns of various loyalist terror groups, the major incidents of violence and the response of the British security forces and the justice system. It describes what it was like to live with bombs, army searches in the dead of night, death threats to politicians, activists and others. A detailed account of the political and personal toll of the Northern Ireland conflict.

A Ramble about Tallaght
A Ramble about Tallaght

Author: Albert Perris

Publisher: O'Brien Press

Published: 2023-11-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781788493369

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Albert Perris presents a new and updated history of an ancient place, a place now utterly transformed by progress and modernity, a place unrecognisable even to those who lived there in the 1950s. Building on the work of W.D Handcock's "History and Antiquities of Tallaght" (first published in 1877) and others the book draws on a wide variety of primary and secondary sources. this accessible, entertaining and occasionally humorous book is written for the general reader, bringing the stories of Tallaght's past to life for a new generation. Historical texts are complimented by anecdotes, reminiscence and poetry. Beautifully presented with carefully selected and arranged images, photographs and original illustrations by the acclaimed illustrator Michael O'Brien.

The Blue Horse
The Blue Horse

Author: Marita Conlon-McKenna

Publisher: The O'Brien Press

Published: 2012-09-14

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 184717468X

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A remarkable story of growing up in extraordinary circumstances that will touch the hearts of all readers. Katie's whole world is turned upside down when her family's home is destroyed by fire. Everything they had is gone, and instead of pulling together it seems as though her family is falling apart. They move to a new house, to a school where nobody wants to know her, and Katie wonders just how many changes she can take. In her fight for acceptance and to keep the family together, she learns a lot about herself.

Dublin
Dublin

Author: Howard Clarke

Publisher: O'Brien Press

Published: 2019-04-22

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781788491204

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Dublin: The Making of a Medieval City is the story of a unique period in Irish history told with passion, imagination and accuracy. This book leads the reader through the noise and bustle of the medieval streets of Dublin looking at all aspects of life, from religion to trade, from crafts to government and from buildings to lifestyles. Based on the hugely successful exhibition on medieval Dublin -- Dublinia -- this book is both a stand alone accessible and authoritative introduction to life in the medieval city, and also a souvenir to one of Dublin's most exciting historical experiences. Whether you are an armchair enthusiast for all things historic, a Dubliner looking for your city to surprise you, or a visitor to the city, this book will fascinate and intrigue you. Previously published as Dublinia (9780862787868)

Irish Tweed
Irish Tweed

Author: Vawn Corrigan

Publisher: The O'Brien Press Ltd

Published: 2020-03-09

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1788492013

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'To be human is to be involved with cloth.' Irish Tweed explores the history, the traditions, the patterns, the fashions and the legacy of Ireland's distinctive, natural woven fabric. Arising from ancient woven traditions of brat (cloak), léine (tunic), linen and poplin, tweed has evolved and reinvented itself many times to weave its beautiful lasting way into our future fashions and psyche.