Irish Photographic History

This selection of documentary photography by Billy Mundow matches monochrome images of Ireland from the 1960s to the words of Irish poets, recalling lost generations. 

This new volume in the award-winning Atlas Series presents fresh perspectives on, and a nuanced understanding of, the history of the Irish Civil War (1922–3)

With over 150 photographs gathered from archives around the country, accompanied by insightful and accessible commentary, A Nation Is Born brings a fresh perspective on our history and our past to life in a compellingly real way.

SHORTLISTED IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2023 - Best Irish-Published Book of the Year

A decade of rapid change caught by two of Ireland’s premier photographers, The Lensmen. 

Ireland’s premier photographers, The Lensmen, captured the essence of life in Ireland during the 1950s in their stunning and thought provoking images.

One hundred years ago in Ireland marked a time of change.

A deft interweaving of Irish architectural and social history. Paperback edition.

Unique photo-poetry book celebrates the art of two intertwined lives by going behind the photographs that defined the Northern Ireland Troubles.

The latest book from photographer and historian Tarquin Blake; includes lesser-known gems (Fiddaun Castle, County Galway) and luxury hotels (Dromoland, County Clare).

Beautiful and mystical Donegal in the days when the donkey cart was still an essential form of transport.

The 1916 Irish Rebellion includes a historical narrative; a lavish spread of contemporary images and photographs; and a rich selection of sidebar quotations from contemporary documents, prisoners' statements, and other eyewitness accounts.

Irish Politics in Postcards examines the role of the postcard in Irish politics during the twentieth century. The first two decades of the twentieth century constituted ‘The Golden Age’ of postcards, when they were probably the most commonly used means of communication. 

The events of the Rising are brought alive and explained in a readable and accessible style, illustrated with over 550 engrossing photographs and images.

Tarquin Blake documents over eighty abandoned Church of Ireland churches, preserving a record of fragile religious ruins

A comprehensive collection of photographs and memorabilia detailing Irish involvement in the First World War and what was going on at home at the time.

This snapshot catches the spirit of the island community, from the excitement of discovery at the end of the 19th century and early twentieth, through the heyday of the thirties, the decline of the forties and the legacy since 1953.

2013 1st Edition Hardback. Author signed.

Castlebar derived its name from Barry's Castle (Castle Barry), which was located in the open square of the present Army Barracks, up until the time of "The Races of Castlebar" in 1798.

Achill is the largest island off the west coast of Ireland and is famed for its wild, windy and stunningly beautiful landscapes.

The volume will appeal to photographers, to Kerry afficionadoes and to anyone who appreciates a glimpse of a special time and place.