The Little Book of Merrion and Booterstown

The Little Book of Merrion and Booterstown

Author: Hugh Oram

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2018-08-06

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0750989491

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Merrion and Booterstown is a noted residential area on Dublin's south side, close to Dublin Bay. Its leafy streets cover a multitude of historical connections. A reliable reference book, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this important area.


From the Grand Canal to the Dodder

From the Grand Canal to the Dodder

Author: Beatrice Doran

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2021-01-18

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0750996404

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The Dublin suburbs situated between the Grand Canal and the River Dodder consist of distinct neighbourhoods, each with their own character and style. It is an area that was, and continues to be, home to poets, writers, artists, politicians and academics, all of whom, in their own way, contributed to Irish life. Those featured include: Jack B. Yeats, artist; Mother Mary Aikenhead, Founder of the Religious Order; Brendan Behan, writer and dramatist; Mary Lady Heath, aviator and international athlete; Sophie Bryant, mathematician, educationist and suffragette; James Franklin Fuller, architect and Seamus Heaney, poet. In this book, Dr Beatrice M. Doran tells of the lives of some of the most fascinating people who once lived on the leafy roads and avenues of this interesting area of the city.


The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney

The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney

Author: Hugh Oram

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2020-02-03

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 0750994525

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Discover a delightful and unspoiled seaside village through this fact-packed compendium. Renowned for its castle, book festival and nearby island, Dalkey and neighbouring Killiney Hill Park have plenty of special places to find and history to uncover. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this charming coastal area.


The Little Book of Sandymount

The Little Book of Sandymount

Author: Kurt Kullmann

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2016-12-08

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0750981571

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The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin's most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount's streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud sporting heritage, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Sandymount and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.


The Little Book of Blackrock

The Little Book of Blackrock

Author: Hugh Oram

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2019-04-01

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 0750991623

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Blackrock is a noted residential area on Dublin's south side, close to Dublin Bay. Once a small fishing village, its modern streets are lined with centuries of historical interest, from old houses and churches to one of the oldest roads in the country. From schooldays to sporting greats, a host of famous people have had their beginnings here. Éamon de Valera, Seamus Heaney and Bob Geldof have all taught at various academic institutions in the area, and Brian O'Driscoll learned to play rugby at Blackrock College. A reliable reference and handy guide to Blackrock past and present, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and secrets of Blackrock.


The Little Book of Ballsbridge

The Little Book of Ballsbridge

Author: Hugh Oram

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0750958294

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The Little Book of Ballsbridge is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this leafy suburb of Dublin. Here you will find out about Ballsbridge's famous (and occasionally infamous) residents, its proud sporting heritage, its churches and great houses and its natural history. Down wide streets and past elegant houses, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ballsbridge and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Dublin's 'embassy belt'.


The Little Book of Ballsbridge

The Little Book of Ballsbridge

Author: Hugh Oram

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0750958294

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The Little Book of Ballsbridge is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this leafy suburb of Dublin. Here you will find out about Ballsbridge’s famous (and occasionally infamous) residents, its proud sporting heritage, its churches and great houses and its natural history. Down wide streets and past elegant houses, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ballsbridge and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Dublin’s ‘embassy belt’.