Wigs and Guns
Wigs and Guns

Author: Anthony P. Quinn

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13:

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The revival of interest in the sacrifices made by so many Irishmen of all backgrounds in the First World War makes the appearance of this volume especially timely. The Irish barristers who died in the conflict on so many different battlefieldsÃ?Â?Ã?Â?here have their backgrounds elucidated. Every effort has been made to track down their last resting-places and also to locate and describe memorials to them where these exist. The names of solicitors and solicitors' apprentices who were also killed are given in an appendix. Another appendix furnishes the text of letters and postcards written from the Front. This commemorative volume is included in the Irish Legal History Society series.

Joan Denise Moriarty
Joan Denise Moriarty

Author: Ruth Fleischmann

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13:

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This is the biography of Joan Denise Moriarty, the Irish ballerina who founded the first professional ballet company in the country. She choreographed over a hundred original works, drawing on themes from Irish mythology and legend, fusing traditional dance forms with ballet.

A Biographical Dictionary of Cork
A Biographical Dictionary of Cork

Author: Tim Cadogan

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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This book is an original and comprehensive exposition of both native and "settler" Corkonians, covering such areas as politics, industry, sport, church history etc. Over 1600 entries are treated in alphabetical order with a relevant topographical index of those born both in the City and County of Cork. Of special interest would be the entries of those people, both native and otherwise, who have contributed much to the Cork area and are largely forgotten. Both editors are natives of County Cork and, collectively, have wide experience in genealogy and local history. The book will have wide appeal to readers of both casual and academic back grounds and, probably most importantly to the curious. Famous profiles include those of Michael Collins, Rory Gallagher and Christy Ring.

Irish Officers in the British Forces, 1922-45
Irish Officers in the British Forces, 1922-45

Author: Steven O'Connor

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-03-25

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1137350865

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Irish Officers in the British forces, 1922-45 looks at the reasons why young Irish people took the king's commission, including the family tradition, the school influence and the employment motive. It explores their subsequent experiences in the forces and the responses in independent Ireland to the continuation of this British military connection.

The Journal of Heredity
The Journal of Heredity

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1922

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13:

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The journal discusses articles on gene action, regulation, and transmission in both plant and animal species, including the genetic aspects of botany, cytogenetics and evolution, zoology, and molecular and developmental biology.

Legends of Irish Rugby
Legends of Irish Rugby

Author: John Scally

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2012-04-13

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 1780574630

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Based on exclusive interviews with 40 celebrated players, past and present, Legends of Irish Rugby is a veritable who's who of the sport. Immortals such as Jack Kyle, Willie John McBride, Tony Ward, Brian O'Driscoll, Gordon D'Arcy and Paul O'Connell bare their souls to reveal themselves as men of vision, passion and dedication - men who, through their glories, disappointments and dramatic deeds, have inspired others to realise their dreams. In this engrossing and entertaining account of the bittersweet history of Irish rugby, these powerful personalities offer startling insights into some of the sport's most controversial moments - from the assault on Ronan O'Gara during the 2001 Lions tour to Gary Ella's tenure as Leinster coach. They also express their opinions on the most important issues facing the game today - from Brian O'Driscoll's hair to the role of the coach and the future of the sport itself. Their take on the times is often as comical as it is insightful. Compelling, informative and humorous, Legends of Irish Rugby is by far the most revealing volume yet on one of the country's favourite sports.

No Borders
No Borders

Author: Tom English

Publisher: Birlinn

Published: 2018-10-04

Total Pages: 506

ISBN-13: 0857908448

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Fully updated to include Ireland's historic victory over the All Blacks and their 2018 Six Nations Grand Slam. From Jack Kyle's immortals to Brian O'Driscoll's golden generation, this is the story of Irish rugby told in the players' words. Celebrated rugby writer Tom English embarks on a pilgrimage through the four provinces to reveal the fascinating and illuminating story of playing test rugby in the emerald green of Ireland - all the glory of victory, all the pain of defeat, and all the craic behind the scenes.But this is more than just a nostalgic look back through the years, it is a searing portrait of the effects of politics and religion on Irish sport, a story of great schisms and volatile divisions, but also as story of the profound unity, passionate friendships and the bonds of a brotherhood. With exclusive new interview material with a host of Ireland rugby greats, No Borders unveils the compelling truth of what it means to play for Ireland at Lansdowne Road, Croke Park and around the world. This is the ultimate history of Irish rugby - told, definitively, by the men who have been there and done it.