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Keane
by Roy Keane

Rejected by every big club he approached, when Brian Clough finally gave Roy Keane a chance at Nottingham Forest he seized it and has never let go. As the inspirational captain of the most famous football (soccer) club in the world, he's been the driving force behind Manchester United's unprecedented run of success that includes back-to-back doubles, the treble and the World Club Championship. In a team of world-class players, Keane's influence cannot be overstated.
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The Emerald Age of Baseball
by Jerrold Casway

During the "Emerald Age" of baseball, Irish-American players comprised from 30 to 50 percent of all players, managers, and team captains. Baseball for young Irishmen was a ticket out of poverty into a life of fame and fortune. Jerrold Casway offers a compelling examination of the life and career of Ed Delahanty - the first "King of Swatsville’s." Through Delahanty’s story, Casway traces the evolving character of major league baseball and its effect on the lives and ambitions of its athletes.
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Somewhere in Ireland, a Village is Missing an Idiot
by David Feherty

His golf is that of Everyman, where expletives, immaturity and the occasional ingestion of alcohol combine to make it a fun and infuriating game. If you like your golf writing irreverent, dicey and honest, you will certainly enjoy this. One word of warning though, do not read this book in a libary, hospital, or anywhere else you will get in trouble for laughing out loud.
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The Road to Ballybunion
by John Degarmo

Anyone who has ever played golf in Ireland will appreciate the author’s detailed descriptions of his experiences traveling and playing the world-class courses of the southwest. And for the golfer who hasn’t yet had the pleasure, this book is a must-read!
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Only Golf Spoken here
by Ivan Morris

A book that will entertain more than just passionate golfers, this compilation of essays is witty and thoughtful and will give even non-golfers a glimpse into what makes the author so passionate - and nuts - about the game! Edited and adapted from an Amazon review.
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Thu, Apr 4, 2024
Ilnacullen, Co. Cork - an Island Garden

Located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. Ilnacullin, which means island of holly, is a small island known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty.
The vivid colours of Rhododendrons and Azaleas reach their peak during May and June, whilst the hundreds of cultivars of climbing plants, herbaceous perennials and choice shrubs dominate the midsummer period from June to August.
Because of its sheltered situation and the warming oceanic influence of the Gulf Stream, the climate is favourable to the growth of ornamental plants from many parts of the world.
Even for those who aren’t particularly interested in gardens, there are many other scenic views, especially in the surrounding waters where seals frequent the rocks on the southern shore.
The cover photo on Bridget's book The Traditional Irish Wedding shows a wrought iron garden gate on Ilnaculen. I took that photo. To see it, go to the home page. It's part of the opening paragraph Failte.
—Russ
Resource: Copy and Image - Cork Guide

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Can't Find it?!

Our Library is compiled from what we know and like. If you can't find what you're looking for read on.
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There's no escaping the fact that they are the largest catalog.
Note: There are multiple Amazons and they do not carry exactly the same items. Any one of the U.S., U.K. and Canada sites may not have the item but another Amazon will. Each site will ship anywhere in the world. Try them all before you give up.
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• Second: Amazon doesn't have it? Try Powells. They are the largest book source in New York and they have a good selection of 'out of print' books. Click here for Powells.
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Celtic Bookmark

Elegant bookmark is made of silver over pewter. It measures 3" x 1". When in use, the pretty Celtic design sticks out of your book. Or choose Trinity Knot or Celtic Heart.

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