The Little Book Of Ballsbridge

Download or read book The Little Book of Ballsbridge written by Hugh Oram and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Ballsbridge is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this leafy suburb of Dublin. Here you will find out about Ballsbridge's famous (and occasionally infamous) residents, its proud sporting heritage, its churches and great houses and its natural history. Down wide streets and past elegant houses, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ballsbridge 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 Dublin's 'embassy belt'.

Download or read book The Little Book of Merrion and Booterstown written by Hugh Oram and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Merrion and Booterstown is a noted residential area on Dublin's south side, close to Dublin Bay. Its leafy streets cover a multitude of historical connections. A reliable reference book, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this important area.

Download or read book The Little Book of Stillorgan written by Hugh Oram and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Stillorgan is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this vibrant suburb of Dublin. This book takes the reader on a journey through Stillorgan and its vibrant past. Here you will discover Stillorgan's rural past, its famous sons and daughters, its churches, pubs, shops and schools, its industries and sporting heritage and its natural history. You will also glimpse a darker side to Stillorgan with a look at crime and unrest in the district. 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.

Download or read book The Little Book of Dundrum written by Hugh Oram and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Dundrum is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this vibrant suburb of Dublin. This book takes the reader on a journey through Dundrum and its intricate past. Here you will find out about Dundrum's famous sons and daughters, its churches, pubs, shops and great houses, its industries and its natural history. You will also glimpse a darker side to Dundrum's past with a look at crime and mayhem in the district. 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.

Download or read book The Little Book of Blackrock written by Hugh Oram and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blackrock is a noted residential area on Dublin's south side, close to Dublin Bay. Once a small fishing village, its modern streets are lined with centuries of historical interest, from old houses and churches to one of the oldest roads in the country. From schooldays to sporting greats, a host of famous people have had their beginnings here. Éamon de Valera, Seamus Heaney and Bob Geldof have all taught at various academic institutions in the area, and Brian O'Driscoll learned to play rugby at Blackrock College. A reliable reference and handy guide to Blackrock past and present, this book can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and secrets of Blackrock.

Download or read book The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney written by Hugh Oram and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a delightful and unspoiled seaside village through this fact-packed compendium. Renowned for its castle, book festival and nearby island, Dalkey and neighbouring Killiney Hill Park have plenty of special places to find and history to uncover. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this charming coastal area.

Download or read book The Little Book of Sandymount written by Kurt Kullmann and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Sandymount is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin's most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Sandymount's streets and buildings, its schools and industries, its proud sporting heritage, 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 Sandymount 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.