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The National Library of Ireland
The National Library of Ireland's holdings constitute the most comprehensive collection of Irish documentary material in the world. Originally the Library of the Dublin Society, founded in 1731, it opened to the public in 1836 as a National Library. The holdings in 1836 were largely scientific and technical, but over time the acquisitions policy became more general, with an emphasis on acquiring material of Irish interest. In 1863, the Library received a significant and valuable donation of books, prints, music and manuscripts from Jaspar Robert Joly. The collections include printed books (including the Joly, Dix, Thom, Griffin and Yeats collections), periodicals, newspapers, maps, music, photographs, prints, drawings, ephemera and manuscripts. Samples of the correspondence, diaries, drafts and notes of writers such as Maria Edgeworth, W.B. Yeats and Colm Toibin, give an insight into Ireland's rich literary tradition. AUTHOR: Stacey Herbert and Elizabeth Kirwan are keepers at the National Library of Ireland. 65 colour & 55 b/w illustrations
Rebel Sisters
"THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 IRISH BOOK AWARDS With the threat of the First World War looming, tension simmers under the surface of Ireland. Bright, beautiful and intelligent, the Gifford sisters Grace, Muriel and Nellie kick against the conventions of their privileged, wealthy Anglo-Irish background and their mother Isabella's expectations. As War erupts across Europe, the spirited sisters soon find themselves caught up in Ireland's struggle for freedom. Muriel falls deeply in love with writer Thomas MacDonagh, artist Grace meets the enigmatic Joe Plunkett - both leaders of 'The Rising' - while Nellie joins 'The Citizen Army' and takes up arms to fight alongside Countess Markievicz in the rebellion. On Easter Monday 1916, the Rising begins, and the world of the Gifford sisters and everyone they hold dear is torn apart in a fight that is destined for tragedy. 'Engrossing' Irish Sunday Times 'Finally, women are being written back into the history of (Ireland's) awakening' Irish Mail on Sunday"
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The Big House Library in Ireland
In 1850 there were perhaps 2000 country houses in Ireland. Standing at the heart of its demesne, each Big House dominated its locality, but by the end of the 20th century, only a few hundred survived intact. No more than a handful were still in the possession of their original owners, or contained many of their original contents, including a substantial library. In some cases, this might well have been the only library in the district, though whether it was a carefully assembled collection or a haphazard accumulation of ancestral books would have varied from place to place. The National Trust in what is now Northern Ireland is responsible for most of the survivors. These collections have sur...
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