Library Books Irish culture and customs

"May your coat be shiny, your nose be wet, and the pavement soft beneath your feet." If you're Irish and love man's best friend, this book of 'ould sod' dogs and blessings was made just for you!
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The Irish Wolfhound

If you'd like to learn more about this magnificent breed, please click here: The Irish Wolfhound

It may be late to be buying a calendar, but devotees of this wonderful breed will enjoy looking at the beautiful photographs whatever the month - or year.
Click here for Calendar.

Irish Wolfhound: Symbol of Celtic Splendor
by Mary McBryde and Sean Frawley

This was a great investment. I took another's advice and spent the extra money to buy this book versus a smaller, cheaper one. I am so glad that I did. It has a great in depth history of the breed including the efforts of those who worked so hard to keep the Wolfhounds from becoming extinct. It covers puppyhood, breeding, health care, training feeding. It has it all. Definitely worth the money! Adapted from an Amazon review.
Click here for Wolfhound.

The Connemara Pony
by Anne Rolinson

Lots of coloured photographs are the heart of this booklet and make it
worth owning even if you cannot read English. The author is a much travelled and respected international and NPS panel judge who has bred and exported prize winning Millfields stock all around the world since 1967. A fascinating insight into the breed's origins and performance.
Click here for The Connemara Pony.

Wed, Sep 1, 2010

Hurling

This game, which is often described as "the clash of the ash" is the oldest team sport in Ireland. It's played by two teams of 15 players to a side. The girl's version of the game is called Camogie and there are 12 players to a side. One player acts as a goalkeeper while the others try to hit a small leather ball called a sliotar past the goalkeeper. The stick they use is made from the wood of the ash tree. It's shaped a bit like a hockey stick and is called a hurley or camán.
Even in ancient times, there were very strict rules about how the game should be played. Throwing the ball is not allowed; it must be lifted off the ground with the hurley or foot; and to strike an opponent was punished with severe penalties. In today's game, the player is sent off the field.
To buy this Poster click Hurling.

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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.
• First: go to Amazon -
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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• Third: Still can't find It? Alright, try ALibris they are the place for 'books you never thought you'd find'. We've found everything we were after. Click here for ALibris.
• Last: Nothing Worked?
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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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