Author: Seosamh Ó CinnéidePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The Monastic Heritage & Folklore of County Laois
Author: Seosamh Ó CinnéidePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Stones of Adoration
Author: Christine ZucchelliPublisher: Collins Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
"Different beliefs, practices and rituals behind the notion of their magical powers and virtues are revealed. The situations in which people resorted to them are also examined: selecting chieftains, establishing the truth, curing sickness, and promoting fertility. In conclusion, the role of sacred stones in the religious and spiritual life of modern Ireland is described. This is a reminder of our spiritual past as some of these stones and monuments enter their fifth millennium."--Jacket.
Irish Economic and Social History
Author: Bord Failte Ireland Guide, 4th Edition
Author: Bord FailtePublisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312270483
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Newly reconceived and rewritten, the latest edition of the Bord Failte Ireland Guide is organized into the seven principal tourist regions: the East, the South, the Shannon, the West, the North-West, Northern Ireland, and the Midlands. For each region the book provides basic tourist information on where to go, what to see, and what's on. In addition there are features on Irish history, Irish society, food and drink, sport, social life, wildlife, and art and architecture. Packed with color photos, detailed maps and directions, Bord Failte Ireland Guide is a wealth of local and regional information and insider tips. Written by contributors with extensive, firsthand knowledge of Ireland and Irish tourism, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive general guide to Ireland of its kind.
Irish High Crosses
Author: Roger StalleyPublisher: Town House
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A study of the form, function & mystery of these Christian monuments scattered across Ireland.
Museums of the World
Author: Michael ZilsPublisher: München [Germany] : K.G. Saur
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Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
"This guide should greatly assist public and academic librarians and their users." JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANSHIP "Museums of the World is an essential tool." -AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL Completely updated with data supplied by museum administrators and staff, Museums of the World provides valuable information and insight on some 39,000 museums worldwide. Organized by country and city within individual nations, each detailed museum profile includes address...e-mail addresses...websites...telephone and fax numbers...description of holdings and facilities...director's name...and more. This indispensable resource also includes three indexes - Names Index for Museums, Name Index for Persons, and Subject Index - to make research easier. The particularly useful Subject Index offers cross-referenced headings for such diverse areas as Aeronautics, Arms and Armor, Graphic Arts, Indian Artifacts, Jewelry, Painted and Stained Glass, and Railroads. from K. G. Saur.
The Long Ridge
Author: John KearneyPublisher:
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Category : Killeigh (Ireland)
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Books Ireland
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Everything Irish
Author: Lelia RuckensteinPublisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307484459
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Here, in one complete volume, is the depth and breadth of the great island nation and its people represented in an easily browsed, friendly format. From the Abbey Theatre to the Dublin storyteller Zozimus; from the origin of the Troubles to the origin of the limerick; from the stunning beauty of Connemara to the shattering tragedy of Bloody Sunday; from the greatest writers of the English language to the “confrontational television” of Gay Byrne’s The Late Late Show–every aspect of Irish culture, geography, and history is collected and annotated in more than 900 entries from A to Z. Readers will encounter heroes and terrorists, poets and politicians, all of Ireland’s counties, ancient myths, and pivotal events–all expertly and succinctly described and explained. With entries written by some of the world’s leading authorities on Ireland, Everything Irish is perfect for everyone, from the inquiring reader to the serious student. You can spend a few minutes learning about the much-maligned Travelers and then move on to the equally contentious (in its time) medieval tithe. Visit the majestic Cliffs of Moher and then delve into an analysis of paramilitary groups like the Irish Republican Army and the Ulster Volunteer Force. Explore the ruins of a Romanesque castle or experience the piercing light of the winter solstice inside prehistoric Newgrange, a passage grave older than the pyramids. Across centuries and across counties, the rich landscape of Irish life and heritage springs to life in these pages. An indispensable source of fascinating information and captivating anecdote, this is one book that will never be far from the hands of those with curious minds or an adventurous spirit.
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