The O'Brien Clan

The following books are available ONLY through Clan O'Brien Services.
Arrangements have been made with the Publisher for direct shipment of these books.
These books are all printed in Ireland and will be shipped direct.
Shipping charges will be higher to cover international shipping from Ireland.
A donation from the sale of these books will help support 'The Dromoland Turret Restoration Project'.

'Houses of the Counties of Ireland' series

Houses of Clare
by Hugh W.L. Weir
A valuable record of 700 large and small but significant houses in County Clare erected prior to the twentieth century. Illustrated with over 150 pen drawings, a map and 50 photographs. Excellent index. Foreword by the Knight of Glin. Second (revised) edition. 340 pages.
#HO01 Houses of Clare
Hardback - $85.50 ea (Includes S&H)

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Houses of Kerry
by Valerie Bary
An easily read catalogue of some 540 mainly pre-twentieth century houses in County Kerry. Over 300 line drawings by Stephanie Walsh, and 20 photographs. Extensive index and a useful map. Foreword by Professor Maurice O'Connell. 300 pages.
#HO02 - Houses of Kerry
Hardback - $84.00 ea (Includes S&H)
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Houses of Cork
Vol I, (North)
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A valuable record of large and small but significant houses in County Cork erected prior to the twentieth century. Illustrated with pen drawings, a map and photographs. Excellent index.
#HO03 Houses of Cork, Vol I
Hardback - $101.00 ea (Includes S&H)
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O'BRIEN
by Hugh W.L. Weir
A history of the Royal O'Briens, one of the oldest families in Europe and descendants of King Brian Boru. Third edition.
#PP04 - O'BRIEN
Paperback - $23.00
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Other Publications
Illustrated Incumbered Estates - Ireland, 1850-1905 by Dr. Mary Cecelia Lyons A magnificent clothbound, silver blocked folio volume establishing the history of a number of estates following their sale in the Emcumbered Estates Court. Well researched with over 150 magnificent lithographs and other illustrative material. Foreword by the Hon. Desmond Guinness. 304 pages. #OP02 - Illustrated Incumbered Estates - Ireland 1850-1905 Hardback - $85.00 Buy Now!	Ships in Early Irish History by Meike Blackwell An easily read but comprehensive record of the influence of ships and seafarers on Irish history from primitive logboats to the galleons of the Spanish Armada, with reference to Irish seafaring towns and families. Many previously unpublished illustrations. 72 pages. #OP10 - Ships in Early Irish History Hardback - $21.00 Buy Now!

Ireland - A Thousand Kings edited by Hugh W.L. Weir A collection of essays by selected experts exploring the development of Irish dynasties and aspects of the Irish Kings and Kingdoms of all eras. Generously illustrated with maps, genealogical charts and lighthearted cartoons by 'Dane'. 128 pages. #OP04 - Ireland - A Thousand Kings Paperback - $27.00 Buy Now!	These, My Friends and Forebears by Grania R. O'Brien A charming family history tracing the daily lives of eight generations of the O'Briens of Dromoland, one of Ireland's oldest and most illustrious families. The research is largely based on previously unpublished material. Illustrated, with a useful index. 272 pages. #OP05 - These, My Friends and Forebears Hardback - $72.00 SORRY - OUT OF PRINT

Murrough the Burner, Earl of Inchiquin by Ivar O'Brien A historical account of the eventful and adventurous life of Murrough, Sixth Baron and First Earl of Inchiquin (1614-74), who changed sides in Cromwell's time. Generously illustrated with maps, lithographs and other material. 76 pages. #OP06 - Murrough The Burner Hardback - $30.00 Buy Now!	MÁIRE RUA - LADY OF LEAMANEH by Máire Mac Neill A fascinating insight into the background of the legendary Máire Rua of three husbands, endeavouring to show the contrast between the real woman and the ogress of folklore. By Ireland's leading folklorist, the book is profusely illustrated. Edited by Maureen Murphy. 136 pages. #OP07 - Máire Rua Hardback - $34.00 Buy Now!

'Here I am, Here I stay!' edited by Noel Mac Mahon after French author Germain Bapst An interesting and comprehensively researched biography of Marshal MacMahon (1808-93), President of France. Well illustrated with useful index and extensive appendices. 168 pages. #OP08 - Here I am, Here I stay! Hardback - $38.00 Buy Now!	O'Brien of Thomond by Ivar O'Brien An in-depth analysis of one of the most prominent Irish families of Celtic origin, covering the period 1485 to 1865 and dealing with both historical and genealogical aspects. Published by Phillimore in 1986. Photographs, genealogies, comprehensive index. 286 pages. #OP09 - O'Brien of Thomond Hardback - $75.00 Buy Now! Limited number available !

The Parish of Inchicronan (Crusheen) by Thomas Coffey A well-written and comprehensive history of the parish of Inchicronan in north central Co. Clare from prehistoric times to the early twentieth century. Special effort has been made to record the more obscure aspects of the parish. Copious illustrations, appendices and a useful index. An excellent local history. 240 pages. #OP16 - The Parish of Inchicronan (Crusheen) Paperback - $30.00 Buy Now!	Fringe Benefits by Donnough O'Brien BUY NOW! #OP18 - Fringe Benefits Hardback - £19.99 plus £9 S&H

Battle for the Burren by Ré Ó Laighléis 'An epic tale of passion, Fear and darkness, set against the Great Battle of the O'Briens.' Paperback - €14.00 plus €7.00 S&H BUY NOW!	Memoirs of the O'Briens - 1860 by John O'Donoghue, A.M. Barrister-at-Law Now Available! Hardback - €40.00 plus €7.00 S&H BUY NOW!
Pedigrees of the MacNamara Family by R.W. Twigge, F.S.A. This book gives the history of the MacNamara Clan from the time of the semi-mythical heroes of the second century AD, to the end of the nineteenth century, in pedigree form, and deals with some of the later emigration of the clan to England, Wales and France. There are many excerpts from family papers and several fold-out pedigrees to enable the reader to follow the story. The book, first published in 1908 by R. W. Twigge, was published in a very limited number, nearly 100 years ago, for the immediate family of the author, who had married Frances Susan MacNamara of Ennistymon House, Co. Clare in Ireland. The book has been recently published by Martin Breen who has already republished other rare volumes of O'Brien and MacNamara histories from the nineteenth century. Approximately 100 pages. Hardback - €28.00 plus €7.00 S&H BUY NOW!	The Story of an Irish Sept - MacNamaras by N.C. MacNamara The new publication contains old family photographs and pedigrees. The book tells the story of the MacNamara family from the dawn of history up to the start of the twentieth century. References include 'The Annals of the Four Masters', 'The Annals of Innisfallen', 'Keating' and other scholars of Irish history. A valued family heirloom. Approximately 365 pages. Hardback - €40.00 plus €7.00 S&H BUY NOW!