Download or read book The Comeragh Galtee Knockmealdown Slieve Bloom Mountains written by John G. O'Dwyer and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John G. O'Dwyer's comprehensive guide to the best walks in Tipperary and Waterford has now been updated and expanded to include Laois and Offaly. From the rugged Comeragh coums to the stately peaks of the Galtees, and from myth-laden Slievenamon to the sequestered glens of the popular Slieve Bloom Mountains, there are walks to suit all tastes in these uplands. The most captivating outings the region has to offer are shared here, along with all the necessary practical information such as maps, directions, the degree of difficulty and estimated duration. But this is more than just a walking guide. Each route gets beneath the skin of this ancient landscape littered with historic artifacts. A booley on a hillside tells how the uplands contributed to human survival; a working farmstead demonstrates the continuation of this tradition; a ruined cottage confirms a battle lost. This guidebook will appeal to committed hillwalkers and casual ramblers alike, as well as containing much of interest to anyone who wishes to better understand the age-old interaction between humans and hills.
Download or read book Pilgrim Paths in Ireland written by John G. O'Dwyer and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent times the popularity of the Camino de Santiago has prompted renewed interest in pilgrim walks in Ireland. Increasing numbers now follow ancient Irish pilgrim paths to such holy places as Glencolumbkille, Croagh Patrick, Lough Derg and Glendalough. John G. O'Dwyer has walked - or, in the case of Clonmacnoise, cycled - the pilgrim trails of Ireland, from Slieve Mish in the northeast, where Christianity may have had its first dawning in Ireland, to Skellig Michael in the southwest, where the known world once ended. Each walk description has directions, the degree of difficulty, estimated time and a map. The paths are varied and suited to a range of abilities, from casual ramblers to committed walkers. In each route the author recounts his feelings and experiences, and describes the entertaining and insightful characters he meets along the way.
Download or read book London Poor written by Roland Nwankwo and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-03-13 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London Poor, is a novel about love in a time of poverty and inspiration. The protagonist an Igbo born in Merseyside and brought up in Belfast by professional parents who seeks a career as a young man in London, but falls into despair and becomes an artist fighting demons and dreams alike. He meets Sibby a Jamaican English woman younger than he with the merest blush of almond skin. She is a curator at the Courtauld where he falls in love. The two of them through ordinary days explore their sexuality, inhibitions, and prejudices, and aspire to joy, pure joy. as the novel unfolds through the arts and work, and home and street life, London becomes a place where a man might save his soul and a woman be taken to paradise. There is nothing artificial about this novel, it is a work of fiction, but realistic in nature. Strengths: Vivid description, juxtapositions - “I was burning with lust and fear, as a mentally insane, unemployed upper middle class” (9) - “My heart felt so big, it filled the whole room, I thought I was in love; with this Nwoke or a moment!” (27). - “The charcoal snapped several times and the portrait looked like a jigsaw of, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, chin and forehead, and lips” (34-35).
Download or read book A Geography of Ireland written by Osbert John Radcliffe Howarth and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tipperary Waterford written by John G. O'Dwyer and published by Collins Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the best, most captivating walks in the moorlands and mountains of Tipperary and Waterford. With walks of all difficulty levels.
Download or read book Revolutionary Dublin 1912 1923 written by John Gibney and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step back in time with this accessible walking guide to the revolutionary history of Dublin. John Gibney and Donal Fallon have spent years leading historical walking tours through the city, and now guide readers at their own pace through this radical period, bringing it to life in a novel way, from the perspective of the streets and buildings in which it took place. Beginning in 1912, when Dublin was a city of the British Empire, and finishing in the aftermath of the Civil War in 1923, en route it covers the 1913 Lockout, the impact of the First World War, the 1916 Rising and the War of Independence. These groundbreaking events are set against the backdrop of the city's multifaceted development. Each walk covers a different area, setting the scene with a rich overview of its social, cultural and architectural context during this era, then taking in well-known landmarks and hidden corners where key events unfolded, from Kilmainham Gaol in the west, through Liberty Hall and Jacob's biscuit factory in the inner city, to Croke Park in the north. Along the way, readers will get to know the diverse cast who shaped Ireland's revolution, from lesser-known figures like Rosie Hackett, to iconic leaders like Patrick Pearse. Each route follows on from the last, allowing readers to extend their explorations through the city. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a born-and-bred Dubliner, follow in the footsteps of the men and women who shaped and witnessed the Irish revolution and see the city as they did.
Download or read book The Statist written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 1286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Structure of Western Europe written by J. G. C. Anderson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a brief account of the stratigraphy in each case, the author summarises the structure of the main tectonic units of Western Europe, the units being defined within the framework of Precambrian, Caledonian, Hercynian and Alpine structures. The work provides accounts of these structural units both for geological study in general and for field visits for advanced school level and research students. A useful complementary volume to 'The Structure of the British Isles' (Anderson and Owen).
Download or read book From High Places written by Adrian Hendroff and published by The History Press Ireland. This book was released on 2010 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pictorial history of the mountains of Ireland
Download or read book Mountains of Britain written by Edward C. Pyatt and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the history, geology and natural history of the mountains and uplands of the British isles.
Download or read book Nelson s Encyclopaedia written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mountains of Ireland written by Daphne Desiree Charlotte Pochin Mould and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Encyclopaedia of Ireland written by Brian Lalor and published by Gill. This book was released on 2003 with total page 1272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopaedia of Ireland contains a full A-Z listing of over 5500 articles on all things Irish, past and present, written by experts in the various fields. All the text has been specially commissioned and written for the Encyclopaedia. From the Mesolithic Age to the 21st century, this reference covers subjects as diverse as: biography, education, art and architecture, topography, sport, literature, history and politics, military, commerce and law, folklore, natural history, science, religion, transport, engineering, diet, food and drink, music and many more.
Download or read book The Place names of Decies written by Patrick Power and published by London, Nutt. This book was released on 1907 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Irish Civilization written by Arthur Aughey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irish Civilization provides the perfect background and introduction to both the history of Ireland until 1921 and the development of Ireland and Northern Ireland since 1921. This book illustrates how these societies have developed in common but also those elements where there have been, and continue to be, substantial differences. It includes a focus on certain central structural aspects, such as: the physical geography, the people, political and governmental structures, cultural contexts, economic and social institutions, and education and the media. Irish Civilization is a vital introduction to the complex history of Ireland and concludes with a discussion of the present state of the relationship between them. It is an essential resource for students of Irish Studies and general readers alike.
Download or read book Round Ireland with a Fridge written by Tony Hawks and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-03-07 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the author's experiences hitchhiking on a bet all the way around Ireland with a small refrigerator, and shares his impressions of the people and places along the way.
Download or read book Scrambles in Ulster and Connacht written by Alan Tees and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scrambling is a hands-on sport and without the stop-start of rock climbing, the joy of it can be appreciated more freely. Here, Alan Tees guides mountaineers to exhilarating scrambles in some of the most beautiful parts of the country. All abilities are catered for in these graded routes, from straightforward scrambles to serious routes where the ability to abseil is required. Each route is described concisely and simply so you can keep your head up to enjoy the stunning surroundings. Clear maps and photos showing the ascent line complement descriptions that include historical trivia and all the necessary information: grid references, time and equipment needed, height gain, OS map references, directions and what to expect as you climb. Visiting these invigorating places is an adventure in its own right, but reaching them by scrambling adds to the euphoria of experiencing a rarely visited place.
