Hidden Kilkenny
Hidden Kilkenny

Author: John B. Keane

Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 1781172501

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From highwaymen to healing waters and from brewerys to bridges, not to mention lots of castles, cathedrals, abbeys, towers, passage tombs and priories, this collection of fascinating stories, which started as a regular series in the 'Kilkenny People', details the lore and landmarks of County Kilkenny from top to bottom. Read the fascinating stories of the thatched villages of South Kilkenny, of Ballyspellan Spa, of the trio of treasures at Kilree, of Dunmore Cave and, in the city itself, of Rothe House and the Bishop's Palace. You can also learn all about Cushendale Woollen Mills, Fiddown Nature Reserve and the burial place of King Heremon. Locals and visitors alike will find plenty of interest in this quirky collection.

The Hidden Places of Ireland
The Hidden Places of Ireland

Author: David Gerrard

Publisher: Travel Publishing Ltd

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9781904434108

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Often called the Emerald Isle, Ireland is rich in greenery, but there is an abundance of every variety of landscape. This guide focuses on the well-known as well as the more secluded venues for food, accommodation and places of interest in the country.

Hidden Kerry
Hidden Kerry

Author: Breda Joy

Publisher: Mercier Press Ltd

Published: 2014-10-03

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 178117346X

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The magnetism of Kerry lies as much in its people as its landscape. 'Hidden Kerry' takes you on the less-travelled paths of the kingdom and is peopled with a varied cast of characters with colourful stories. Open the covers and lose yourself in the story of Lord Kenmare's forgotten mansion, which hosted royal visits until it was consumed by fire in 1913. An amazing edifice of towers, marble and art, it was reduced to a pile of ashes in hours. You will also meet vibrant characters, such as Lily of the Valley: Lily van Ooost, the Flemish artist who made her home in the Black Valley where she embarked on wildly creative textile projects, including knitting a jumper for Dublin's Halfpenny Bridge. As well as this 'Hidden Kerry' will tell you where to find the county's unknown natural beauty spots concealed just minutes off the beaten track.

Dark Ice
Dark Ice

Author: Tom Grace

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-08-21

Total Pages: 394

ISBN-13: 1621576868

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A remote NASA research lab rests atop a two-mile thick glacier. Under the glacier is a hidden underground lake. And inside the frozen lake is a secret. When someone murders the scientists stationed at the lab, ex-Navy SEAL Nolan Kilkenny realizes that the strange life inside the undergound lake holds answers to questions about human existence and evolution—answers worth killing for. "[Dark Ice] displays Grace's mastery of action and technology...if you like techno-thrillers that move at a break-neck speed…no one concocts them better than Tom Grace." —Michigan Today

Cycling South Leinster
Cycling South Leinster

Author: Turlough O'Brien

Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd

Published: 2017-05-29

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1788410017

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South Leinster has a surprising variety of terrain, boasting canals, blanket bogs, rolling woodlands, golden beaches and brilliant green pastures interspersed with fields of golden barley. Quiet roads with excellent surfaces make this beautiful corner of Ireland perfect for exploring by bike, with some great climbs and descents, notably in the Slieve Bloom Mountains, adding exciting challenges. A journey through this picturesque countryside is also a trip through the ages, with many historical places of interest along the way. Break your journey with pit stops at round towers, restored mansions with attractive gardens like Emo Court, traditional lighthouses such as Hook Lighthouse, or the graves of great Irish figures like Shackleton and Wolfe Tone.The graded routes suit all abilities, and are each illustrated with a colour map, photos, a gradient graph, and key facts and statistics. Information is also provided on the many natural landmarks and historical sites en route. Each trip guarantees a terrific day out for the curious cyclist.

The Valley of Blood and Gold
The Valley of Blood and Gold

Author: Tony Palmer

Publisher: Penguin Group Australia

Published: 2011-02-23

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1742532063

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'I'm a daughter of my homeland. We're Irish. It's all we need to know.' 'This isn't Ireland, Niamh.' Kilkenny Pat cut through her words. 'It's a new country. Even the English aren't English here.' It is 1854 and Ballarat is teeming with miners, dreamers and rebels. On the eve of the Eureka Stockade battle, Fintan Donovan is fighting private battles of his own. Torn between his Irish upbringing and his friendship with an English boy called Matthew Ward, Fintan must make a stand. Will he be dominated by the hatreds of the old world or will he find a new way to live in the new country? Vivid and powerful, The Valley of Blood and Gold evokes a moment in history that is entrenched in Australian national heritage.

The Secret Cardinal
The Secret Cardinal

Author: Tom Grace

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2017-08-21

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1621576841

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Ex-Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny is still grieving a personal tragedy when he is unexpectedly called to the Vatican, where the dying Pope Leo XIV has a secret mission for him: rescue Chinese religious prisoner Yin Daoming, who—unbeknownst to the rest of the world—has been a secret cardinal for 20 years. Entrusted with the dangerous truth about an unreported atrocity committed against the underground Church in China and its link to the mysterious Yin Daoming, Kilkenny grimly sets out on a complicated journey that will take him from the Vatican to the U.S., China, and Mongolia, and will ultimately involve the C.I.A., the Mafia, Amercian Special Forces, a conclave of cardinals, and the U.S. President. "Grace builds a suspenseful head of steam as Kilkenny and friends overcome twists and obstacles in a dangerous race against Liu's forces." —Publishers Weekly

People, Places and Murders
People, Places and Murders

Author: Avis R. Anderson

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2024-04-15

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13:

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This is the 4th of 4 stories about the people who live in the little town of Tower in Coal County in Eastern Montana. When the world crowds in they protect themselves and each other.

Twisted Web
Twisted Web

Author: Tom Grace

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780743463744

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Featuring ex-Navy SEAL Nolan Kilkenny.