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Welcome to Geography Publications
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Founded in 1975, Geography Publications specialises in publishing books of Irish regional History, Geography and Biography
 Its most ambitious venture is the publication of a County History and Society series, which will endeavour to assemble a library of county histories for all of Ireland. To date seventeen counties are completed.
The most recent volume is Kildare: History & Society.
Each volume in this series, by incorporating the work of outsider and insider, builds up comprehensive insights into the respective study areas. The individual books comprise a collection of specialist essays arranged chronologically and based wherever possible on the entity of the county. The volumes are profusely illustrated with maps and photographs.
Our history series covers individual places such as Kilcash, The Landsdowne estate in Kerry, Celtic Studies in Europe, Memoirs of a Tipperary Family: The Gaynors of Tyone 1887-2000 and 'A town tormented by the sea' Galway 1790-1914. It also has a major book on Surveying Ireland's Past: Multidisciplinary essays in honour of Anngret Simms and To and from Ireland: Planned Migration Schemes c.1600-2000. Origins and Development of the Irish Draught Horse, The GAA in Dublin 1884-2000 and In search of Fame and Fortune: The Leahy family of Engineers are some of our more recent publications.
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Biographies cover major figures in Irish history such Thomas Davis, Daniel O'Connell, Fr John Murphy of Boolavogue, Maurice Davin First President of the GAA and John Sadleir M.P.
Orders & enquiries to: Geography Publications, 24 Kennington Rd., Templeogue, Dublin 6w.
Tel/Fax: 01-4566085
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Announcements
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 NEW PUBLICATION: The Gaelic Clans of Co. Clare and Their Territories 1100-1700 AD
Posted on: 10/10/2007 07:01 PM
by Patrick Nugent
This is a most original book on the ways in which Gaelic society functioned in County Clare from the twelfth to the late seventeenth century. A sophisticated network of territorial divisions ranging from the mór thuatha to the miniscule gort provide evidence of organizational acumen not often credited to our ancestors. The introduction of both the parish and diocese in the early twelfth century marked the beginning of the dialogue between insider and outsider which resonated through the centuries.
Dr Nugent, a native of Barefield, County Clare and lecturer in historical geography at the Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool, brings both knowledge of and empathy with his native county to this book. He has garnered a rich harvest from difficult and obscure sources and his many original maps show better than words the mosaic that was County Clare. Anyone with an interest in this ‘middle county’ between Connacht and Munster will enjoy his splendid reconstruction of lost worlds.
ISBN: 978-0-906602-331
Extent: 160mmx240mm, c.300 pages, illustrations, paperback
Price: €30.00
Publication date: December 2007
Geography Publications Launches its New Online Store!
Posted on: 04/24/2007 07:58 PM
Geography Publications is proud to announce that its titles are now available for purchase here online for your convenience! On the menu to your left, you can find a link to our Online Book Store, where you can find our History & Society series, History & Biography series and our Other Titles for sale. Payment can be made easily and securely through PayPal, using your credit or debit cards. As an introductory offer to our new online store all our books have a special reduced price for online purchases only. Don't forget you can still order direct from Geography Publications with cash or cheque. See our contact details on the menu to the left or email us.Thank you for your interest and support. We hope you find the new store useful. Out of Print
Posted on: 04/24/2007 07:11 PM
History & Society: Wexford, Waterford, Dublin, Tipperary, Offaly and Laois
History & Biography: Immortal Dan (Hardback) and Kuno Meyer
Other Titles: Clonmel 1840-1900 and Irish Towns (Paperback and Hardback)
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New Releases
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In Praise of Heroes: Ballads & Poems of the GAA
Geography Publications is proud to bring you its newest release, an important volume drawing together numerous moving ancient and modern poems and ballads commemorating hurling and football and their greatest players and heroes through the ages. An important introduction from Prof Daithi O'hOgain contextualises the collection and the personal memoirs of author Jimmy Smyth, one of Co. Clare's most famous hurling players, brings the games to life.
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Kildare - History & Society
The seventeenth & most recent volume in the County History & Society Series, edited by William Nolan & Thomas McGrath. Comprises some 800 pages with numerous plates and illustrations, charting the history and development of society in Kildare from the earlist times to the modern period.
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In Search of Fame and Fortune -
The Leahy Family of Engineers, 1780-1888
There have been relatively few publications on the individuals who made up the land surveying/civil engineering profession in Ireland in the first half of the 19th century. This book breaks new ground by detailing the fascinating careers of a family of engineers who worked in Ireland between c.1800 and 1847, and afterwards in South Africa, Turkey, Trinidad and Jamaica.
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The Gaelic Athletic Association in Dublin 1884-2000
This book is the first comprehensive history of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Dublin, spanning the years 1884-2000, in three hard-bound volumes complete with slipcase. A must for any serious scholar, fan or supporter of the GAA. Edited & compiled by William Nolan, with contributions by Jim Wren, Marcus de Búrca & David Gorry. Get your copy now whilst stocks last!
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Heritage Landscapes of the Irish Midlands
The Irish midlands sport a wealth of natural, archaeological and historical features. Some, such as Clonmacnoise, are well-known but many are known only locally, and are closely guarded secrets. This book details the many hidden jewels within this central area of Ireland, integrating physical, archaeological & historical evidence.
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