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Haunted Wexford

Author : Michael Benson

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 138 pages

File Size : 20,33 MB

Release : 2014-06-02

Category : History

ISBN : 0752498738

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Book Description

Discover the darker side of Wexford with this collection of spine-chilling tales from across the county. This spooky selection features stories of unexplained phenomena, ghostly apparitions and poltergeist activity and includes tales from well-known locations such as Enniscorthy Castle and Duncannon Fort as well as those from private dwellings, Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and including many first-hand experiences and previously unpublished tales, Haunted Wexford will enthral anyone interested in the unexplained.



Haunted Wexford

Author : Michael Benson

Publisher : Haunted

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,84 MB

Release : 2014

Category : History

ISBN : 9781845887919

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Book Description

Discover the darker side of Wexford with this collection of spine-chilling tales from across the county.This spooky selection features stories of unexplained phenomena, ghostly apparitions and poltergeist activity and includes tales from well-known locations such as Enniscorthy Castle and Duncannon Fort as well as those from private dwellings, Drawing on historical and contemporary sources and including many first-hand experiences and previously unpublished tales, Haunted Wexford will enthrall anyone interested in the unexplained



Irish Ghost Stories

Author : Patrick Byrne

Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd

Page : 105 pages

File Size : 28,14 MB

Release : 1999-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1856357279

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Irish Ghost Stories contains stories that tell of spooky goings-on in almost every part of the country. They include the tales of the Wizard Earl of Kildare, the Scanlan Lights of Limerick, Buttoncap of Antrim, Maynooth College's haunted room, Loftus Hall in Wexford, and an account of how the poet Francis Ledwidge appeared to an old friend in County Meath. The country of Ireland is full of old castles with secret rooms, and while some of the stories are obvious figments of lively imaginations, there are other tales that cannot be easily explained away.



Haunted Tyrone

Author : Cormac Strain

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 11,92 MB

Release : 2014-09-01

Category : History

ISBN : 0750961155

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From bumps in the night to poltergeist farms, this is a book that will take the reader into the chill of the night across the beautiful county of Tyrone. On the way you will meet a lady who reputedly haunts a locked room in Knocknamoe Castle Hotel in Omagh, the ghost of Philly's Phinest and even a haunted bed. The third book by Cormac Strain in this much-loved series, Haunted Tyrone is a must for everyone who has ever wondered if there is, in fact, anything strange out there...



The Little Book of Ranelagh

Author : Maurice Curtis

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 189 pages

File Size : 50,20 MB

Release : 2017-08-07

Category : History

ISBN : 0750985127

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Book Description

The Little Book of Ranelagh is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this Dublin suburb. Here you will find out about Ranelagh's rural past, its sporting heritage, its arts and culture, its schools and churches, shops and industries, 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 Ranelagh 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.



Temple Bar

Author : Maurice Curtis

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 379 pages

File Size : 12,73 MB

Release : 2016-07-04

Category : History

ISBN : 0750969024

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For as long as we have records, Temple Bar has been at the heart of Dublin's cultural life. Its history is one of design, craft, publishing, the performing arts, coffee houses, political debate and great colour and energy. The world's favourite oratorio and chorus – 'Hallelujah' from Handel's Messiah – had its world premiere in Temple Bar in 1742 in Neals' Musick Hall, and a tradition of great musical vibrancy has continued there over time. Today, it is one of the central tourist areas of Dublin, and one of the most visited sets of streets on the island of Ireland. This is its history.



To Hell or Monto

Author : Maurice Curtis

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 291 pages

File Size : 16,96 MB

Release : 2015-04-06

Category : History

ISBN : 0750964766

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There was a time when the two most notorious red-light districts not only in Ireland but in all of Europe could be found on the streets of Dublin. Though the name of Monto has endured long in folk memory, the area known as Hell was equally notorious, feared and renowned in its day. In this new work Maurice Curtis explores the histories of these dark remnants of Dublin's past, complete with their gambling, duelling and vice, their rowdy taverns and houses of ill repute.



The Little Book of Rathmines

Author : Maurice Curtis

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 218 pages

File Size : 31,12 MB

Release : 2019-04-05

Category : History

ISBN : 0750990236

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Rathmines is one of the oldest and most vibrant parts of Dublin. In this compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts you will find out about Rathmines' past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this much-loved area.



Lost Wexford

Author : Nicky Rossiter

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 191 pages

File Size : 15,87 MB

Release : 2017-07-03

Category : History

ISBN : 0750984848

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Book Description

Over the years trades, streets, buildings, shops and a myriad of other items have gone from Wexford's landscape. However, this book recalls not only these physical losses but also includes the many items of culture, local lore and other ephemeral heritage that disappears by the week. With chapters on industry, religious practices, entertainment and Wexford characters, this fascinating compendium this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this maritime town.



Waterford Harbour

Author : Andrew Doherty

Publisher : The History Press

Page : 149 pages

File Size : 41,78 MB

Release : 2020-09-30

Category : History

ISBN : 0750995947

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Waterford harbour has centuries of tradition based on its extensive fishery and maritime trade. Steeped in history, customs and an enviable spirit, it was there that Andrew Doherty was born and raised amongst a treasure chest of stories spun by the fishermen, sailors and their families. As an adult he began to research these accounts and, to his surprise, found many were based on fact. In this book, Doherty will take you on a fascinating journey along the harbour, introduce you to some of its most important sites and people, the area's history, and some of its most fantastic tales. Dreaded press gangs who raided whole communities for crew, the search for buried gold and a ship seized by pirates, the horror of a German bombing of the rural idyll during the Second World War – on every page of this incredible account you will learn something of the maritime community of Waterford Harbour.