Far from the Short Grass. By James Durney. Published by the author.

This is a book about the experiences of Kildaremen in both the first and second World Wars. One fascinating piece of information is that 23,000 Kildaremen served in WWI and 567 of these were killed in action.

The book includes a list of all Kildaremen killed in both wars.

Price £12.99 paperback, £19.99 hardback. P&P £3.50.

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From Ballot Box to Council Chamber. Edited by Liam Kenny. Published by the General Council of County Councils.

This book identifies the key figures in local government representation, following the most recent local elections. There is a commentary which asks such questions as whether the electorate voted for change or stability at a time of economic boom, or what was the impact of female candidates?

Price £12.00 paperback.

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Laughing on the Inside. By James Healy. Published by The Leinster Leader.

A compilation of the weekly 'While I'm at it' columns by the author in the newspaper. The self-described 'egotistical Mr Healy' contends with 'sex-mad TV producers, road hog pig farmers, and his own incipient gambling addiction'. Illustrated by Medbh Hourihane. The book was launched by Donncadh O Duailing.

Price £6.00 paperback.

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The Mariseo Legacy. By William Trapman. Published by The Kestrel's Nest.

A novel of modern Celtic mystery. A historian working at Tara is asked to interpret what could be the earliest known Irish written documents and finds himself involved in a past in which the conflict between Christianity and paganism sows the seeds for a future beyond today. The author has almost completed a sequel.

Price £6.00 paperback. P&P £2.

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Mariseo's House. By William Trapman. Published by The Kestrel's Nest.

A collection of short stories in which the author gently and generously writes about people living reluctantly on the margins. Many of the stories focus on the pain and power of women, and the title story became the foundation stone for two subsequent novels involving celtic mysteries of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Price £5.00 paperback. P&P £2.

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Chronicle of an Ancient Village. Edited by Michael Ward. Published by The Ballymore Bugle.

The completion of a trilogy of Chronicles (the others were published in 1953 and 1972) in which almost every organisation and many individuals in this east Kildare village look back and forward as it crosses full of hope for its future in the crossover to the new millennium. Includes a list of family names in Ballymore, and also a directory of local businesses.

Price £7.99 paperback.

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30 Years of The Bridge. Published by Kilcullen Heritage Group.

A collection of articles taken from 30 years of Kilcullen's community magazine, The Bridge. A fascinating read and collection for anyone interested in the history and recent lifetimes in the Kilcullen area. This would make an ideal present for somebody with Kilcullen connections living abroad.

Price £12.50 paperback. P&P £4.

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