North Kerry Book

[Mayner]

Heard a whisper through the grapevine, book on the Limerick & North Kerry by A J O'Rourke to be launched at the Lartigue Museum, Listowel 7pm, Sunday 24th November.

 

No idea of its contents but Alan is the HMRS Irish Stewart, editor of New Irish Lines and models the GSWR in 4mm scale.

[jhb171achill]

I saw the initial draft of it pre publishing and it is a work of art. Very detailed and complete, it will certainly be the definitive academic history of this line.

[patrick]

Having grown up in Tralee in the 60's and 70's and having the privilege of travelling to Fenit and Listowel on goods and beet trains in the final years of these lines I feel like a kid waiting for Santa Clause waiting for the publication of this book.

[jhb171achill]

Was hoping to make the launch myself, but I'll be in Germany! I know Alan put a huge lot of work into it. I hope it is a great success.

[Garfield]

Details of the Irish launches on http://www.newirishlines.com.

[thewanderer]

Evening all,

 

On Sunday evening I attended the launch of Dr. Alan O'Rourke's new book on the History of the North Kerry Line. Pictures from the event can be viewed by clicking http://smu.gs/1fDTmsQ

A 2nd launch will take place at the Library, Gortboy, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick on Tuesday 26th Nov. at 8pm by Éamon Ó Cuív T.D. The public are cordially invited to attend.

 

The Wanderer.

[Weshty]

I'll be there tomorrow night, might see some of you there.

[Irishswissernie]

I had this book on order with Amazon, but they have just cancelled my order saying that they are now unable to obtain it from their supplier. Does anyone know a bookshop I can order it by mail from?

[jhb171achill]

The Great Western Trail people, Ernie... Contact Liam O'Mahony in that neck of the woods, or the RPSI should have it available on mail order. I do know that Clifton Flewitt of the ISPS / IRRS has it in stock. Liam O'Mahony's people published it.

[Weshty]

A great evening was had at Newcastlewest. There was a full house the event was preceded with an excellent audiovisual presentation of 8mm film of the early 70's RPSI tour on the line, and some recorded interviews of cie staff and passengers from times past.

 

Alan proved himself a natural raconteur with some mighty anecdotes. So much that when he finished there was an "awww" heard in the house!

 

Beg, borrow or steal the book. It is a very well put together and a great read. Quality photos, drawings, line route detail and all the rest.

 

And of course, it was great to meet the Man himself!

[Irishswissernie]

Thanks I've found it on the RPSI Sales site; also a very interesting looking book on the GNRI at Dundalk by Charles Friel.

 

Ernie

[jhb171achill]

Great stuff, Ernie! Some good stuff there...

[decauville1126]

Thanks I've found it on the RPSI Sales site; also a very interesting looking book on the GNRI at Dundalk by Charles Friel.

 

Ernie

 

I've just posted off my order for the Dundalk and Kerry books to the RPSI - the only place I could find them mail order. Also, they only charge 10% post and packing which is pretty good these days.

[jhb171achill]

I got mine too, from Clifton Flewitt in the IRRS last week....

[Irishswissernie]

You can't beat the RPSI for service! I ordered them useing the Paypal link on Sunday, paid the invoice yesterday and they arrived this morning.

[paul greene]

Hi Des,

 

Am spending Christmas here in Dublin with the In-Laws and having a grand time. Hope to be back in the Spring when I may get the time to get to Ennis - no chance this time with all the relatives to see! I did though manage to see Eamon the other day and he is a very busy man and an inspiration! Hope you and yours have a great Christmas and a brilliant 2014. Best wishes, Paul, Angela and Sarah. ps Did you get an invite to York?

[jhb171achill]

Me nose is stuck into The North Kerry Line....

[enniscorthyman]

I am reading the book today between building Lego Halo,and

Doc mcstuffins stuff,and the book is wonderful and well worth

having in your bookshelf.