Thursday, May 31, 2018

Gone But Not Forgotten Historic Graves of Kerry


I am currently in the process of marketing my humble offering on historic graves of County Kerry, published in May of this year. It is essentially the story behind who is buried in the county and their contribution to the heritage of Kerry. It is an eclectic mix and the contribution of Kerry people on a national and international level to politics and literature, among others, is also acknowledged. As my book is self-published, I have to market it myself which is both an exciting and daunting task. It is great to meet book sellers with a passion for books and the invaluable tips they give me are much appreciated. 
Copies will soon be available for sale on line but as I myself prefer to look at a book first, it will be also be available in select shops. 
It is currently available in Charlie Byrnes of Galway, Alan Hanna of Rathmines, Hodges Figgis of Dawson Street, Dublin. I march on the Kingdom of Kerry next week so check this site for availability.



http://www.alanhannas.com/Search.asp?SearchTerm=Ronan%20Gearoid%20O%20domhnaill

It can also be bought from me directly for the reasonable sum of 15 Euro plus 5 euro postage and packaging (anywhere in the world).

Graveyard Symbols of County Kerry




Find out more about these symbols and where to find them in my book " Gone But Not Forgotten Historics Graves of Kerry", available through this site.

Great War Memorial, Glasnevin, Dublin




Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Ireland's Smallest Chapel


The Costello Memorial Chapel is the smallest chapel in Ireland. It was built by Edward Costello on the death of his wife Mary Josephine in 1877. It is located in the heart of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. More information is available here:

http://www.carrickonshannonparish.com/costello.htm







Ballymullen Barracks, Tralee

 Very little remains today of Ballymullen Barracks, built around 1819.  The area was the sight of several execution with most victims still buried in unmarked graves as was British policy from the 19th century on. The plaque below commemorates three Republicans, one of whom was  a deserter from the British army, executed by Free State forces at Ballymullen following a firefight at Clashmelcon Caves in the final stages of the Irish Civil War.

Monday, May 28, 2018

When the war came to Kerry



Industrial School in Tralee

 Victims of the Industrial School in Tralee.
 Usually, I would not touch or read such a card on a grave, but the author bade the passerby to read it.

Graveyard Symbols




For an explanation of their meaning see pages 16-18 of Gone But Not Forgotten Historic Graves of Kerry.

Kerry

 For many poor Kerry people an iron cross or a low uncut fieldstone was their grave marker.

   A gravestone to a Kerry man who served with the US Navy.

Some pictures from the Graveyards of County Kerry

                                 a cherub

 Kerry man who served in the US army.
 Waterville
 OLD IRA grave at Muckross

Sunday, May 27, 2018

"Gone But Not Forgotten" has been published!



As I make another foray into the world of publishing I am proud to announce the publication of my latest book, "Gone But Not Forgotten: Historic Graves of Kerry" (Lettertec 2018). It is a self-published work, rejected as not commercially viable by the larger publishers, but an important work for Irish heritage. 

Gone But Not Forgotten is an exploration of the history of Kerry using graves as a portal to the past. The author has travelled the county extensively, seeking out long forgotten graves and attempting to shine light once more on the lives of those who once walked the roads and streets of the county. Kerry people of all hues are presented here and while the author does not shy away from controversy, judgement of their character is left to the reader. The author seeks neither to extol nor condemn, just to tell their story. Gone But Not Forgotten is a fascinating read and an important book for anyone interested in the history and heritage of Kerry.

The book has been printed and bound in County Cork. It is not currently available in the shops, though this should change within the next month or so as I begin the marketing process. 

It is available through this site at the reasonable price of 15 euro plus 5 euro postage and packaging.


Other books of mine available at   www.books.ie  and www.kennys.ie    include:

Gone the Way Of Truth Historic Graves of Galway
Fadó Tales Of Lesser-Known Irish History
Fadó Fadó More Tales of Lesser-Known Irish History

O'Donnell grave Rome



A 17th century grave slab commemorating an O'Donnell, exiled after The Flight of the Earls in 1607. He is buried beside Hugh O'Neill, aka The Great O'Neill who died in Rome in 1616. More information to follow.

Monday, May 21, 2018

Trim Castle, County Meath



The above plaque, I stumbled across just off O'Connell Street in Dublin.

CRIMEAN WAR CANNON, TRIM

A Crimean War (1854-57)cannon at Trim, County Meath. Such cannon are also to be found at Dun Laoghaire, Galway and Tralee.

Thursday, May 3, 2018

A great book to have for anyone interested in Irish history.

Coming Soon....