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a reading list to accompany the Riches of Clare Exhibitionin Clare Museum
Leabharlann Chontae an ChláirClare County Library
Clare County Library HeadquartersMill Road, Ennis, County Clare065 684 [email protected]/eolas/claremuseum
IntroductionThe mission of Clare Museum is to collect, preserve, interpret and display the material culture relating to the history of County Clare, both in the museum building and online, as an educational resource and a socially inclusive cultural service for the people of Clare and visiting tourists. This guide is intended to provide background reading and more information on the museum’s exhibits. All the books featured in this guide are available in Clare County Library. www.clarelibrary.ie
GeneralClare and its People: A concise historyby Brian Dinan Mercier1987
County Clare: Its towns and villages by Arthur Flynn Tempus 2004
The History and Topography of the County of Clare: From the earliest times to the beginning of the eighteenth centuryby James Frost Mercier Press 1978 County Clare: A history and topography by Samuel Lewis Clasp Press 1998 Clare: History and Society: Interdisciplinary essays on the history of an Irish county edited by Matthew Lynch and Patrick Nugent Geography Publications 2008
The Strangers Gaze: Travels in County Clare 1534-1950 edited by Brian Ó Dálaigh Clasp Press 1998
County Clare Studies Essays in memory of: Gerald O’Connell; Seán Ó Murchadha; Thomas Coffey; Pat Flynn edited by Ciarán Ó Murchadha Clare Archaeological and Historical Society 2000
The Clare Anthologyedited by Kieran Sheedy Clasp Press 1999
Clare: County of Contrastby Sean Spellissy Spellissy & O’Brien 1987
A History of County Clareby Sean Spellissy Gill & Macmillan 2003
History of Clare and the Dalcassian Clans of Tipperary, Limerick, and Galwayby Patrick White Fercor Press 1973
See also the journalsDal gCais, The Other Clare, Sliabh Aughty
GeologyThe Natural History of the Burren by Gordon D’Arcy and John Hayward Immel 1997
Aillwee Cave and the Caves of the Burren by David Drew Eason 1984
Caves of County Clare compiled by C.A. Self University of Bristol Spelaeological Society 1981
Understanding the Burren edited by Bruce Osborne and Michael Jones Royal Irish Academy 2003
Book of the Burren edited by J. W. O’Connell, R. Broad & A. Korff Tír Eolas 2002
The Making of Ireland’s Landscape since the Ice Age by Valerie Hall Collins 2011
Secrets of the Irish Landscape edited by Matthew Jebb and Colm Crowley Cork University Press 2013
Geology of Ireland: A field guideby P.A. Meere et al. Collins 2013
The Making of Ireland: Landscapes in geology by Michael Williams and David Harper Immel 2003
FarmingThe History of the West Clare Creameriesby Paul Markham Paul Markham 2001
The Horse in County Clareby Kieran Sheedy Kieran Sheedy 2006
Farming and the Burren by Brendan Dunford Teagasc 2002
A History of Irish Farming, 1750-1950 by Jonathan Bell & Mervyn Watson Four Courts Press 2008
People and the Land: Farming in nineteenth century Ireland by Jonathan Bell Friar’s Bush Press 1992 Early Irish Farming: A study based mainly on the law-texts of the 7th and 8th centuries AD by Fergus Kelly Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies 1997
Rural LifeAnother Time: Growing up in Clare by Colette Dinan Mercier 2002
In Search of Biddy Early by Edmund Lenihan Mercier 1987
Kieran Lillis Remembers: Stories of life in rural Ireland from the ‘twenties to the present dayby Kieran Lillis Kieran Lillis 1994
Biddy Early: The wise woman of Clareby Meda Ryan Mercier 1991
Folklore of Clare: A folklore survey of County Clare and County Clare folk-tales and myths by Thomas J. Westropp Clasp Press 2000
HousingClare Coastal Architectural Heritage Survey Clare County Council (CD-rom)
County Clare Thatched Structures Clare County Council 2005 (CD-rom)
An Introduction to the Architectural Heritage of County Clare Government of Ireland 2009
FamineThe Bodyke Evictions by John Stafford Kelly Fossabeg 1987
The Mass Evictions in Kilrush Poor Law Union during The Great Famine by Matthew Lynch Old Kilfarboy Society 2013
Before The Famine Struck: Life in West Clare 1834-1845 by Ignatius Murphy Irish Academic Press 1996
A People Starved: Life and death in West Clare, 1845-1851 by Ignatius Murphy Irish Academic Press 1996
A Pride of Paper Tigers: A history of The Great Hunger in the Scariff Workhouse Union from 1839 to 1853 by Michael O’Gorman East Clare Heritage 1994
Sable Wings Over the Land: Ennis, County Clare and its wider community during The Great Famine by Ciarán Ó Murchadha Clasp Press 1998
Poverty Before the Famine: County Clare 1835. First report from His Majesty’s Commissioners into the Condition of the Poorer Classes in Ireland edited by Maureen Comber Clasp Press 1996
The Great Famine: Ireland’s agony 1845-1852 by Ciarán Ó Murchadha Continuum 2011
Earth The close links between earth, the seasons and agriculture with their influence on the development of the landscape over the centuries is explored in this section of the museum. Geology, farming, rural life, housing and the storytelling tradition are represented.
ArchaeologyBurren Archaeology: A tour guide by Hugh Carthy Collins 2011
Borderlands: Archaeological investigations onthe route of the M18 Gort to Crusheen road scheme by Shane Delaney et al. National Roads Authority 2012
Survey of the Megalithic Tombs of Ireland: Volume I County Clare by Ruaidhrí de Valera and Sean Ó Nualláin Duchas 2002
The Late Bronze Age Hillfort at Mooghaun South by Eoin Grogan Discovery Programme 1999
The Burren and the Aran Islands: An archaeological guide by Carleton Jones Collins 2004
The Antiquities of County Clare:Letters containing information relative to the antiquities of the County of Clare collected during the progress of the Ordnance Survey in 1839by John O’Donovan & Eugene Curry Clasp Press 1997
Archaeology of the Burren: Prehistoric forts and dolmens in North Clare by Thomas J. Westropp Clasp Press 1999
Recorded Monuments: County ClareOffice of Public Works 1996
The Archaeology of Medieval Ireland by T. B. Barry Routledge 1988
Temples of Stone: Exploring the megalithic tombs of Ireland by Carleton Jones Collins 2013
Standing Stones and other Monuments of Early Ireland by Kenneth McNally Appletree 1984
Early Medieval Munster: Archaeology, history and society edited by Michael A. Monk and John Sheehan. Cork University Press 1998
Early Ireland: An introduction to Irish prehistory by Michael J. O’Kelly Cambridge University Press 1989
Antiquities of the Irish Countryside by Seán P. Ó Riordáin Routledge 1991
The Archaeology of Lake Settlement in Ireland by Aidan O’Sullivan Royal Irish Academy 1998
Crannogs: Lake-dwellings of early Ireland by Aidan O’Sullivan Country House 2000
The Illustrated Archaeology of Ireland edited by Michael Ryan Town House and Country House 1991
Irish Megalithic Tombs By Elizabeth Shee Twohig Shire 2004
The Prehistoric Archaeology of Ireland by John Waddell Wordwell 2010
WarThe War in Clare 1911-1921: Personal memoirs of the Irish War of Independence by Michael Brennan Four Courts 1980
Ralahine, Land War and the co-operative by David Lee Bottom Dog and Co-Op Books 1981
Ireland’s Banner County: Clare from the Fall of Parnell to the Great War 1890-1918 by Daniel McCarthy Saipan Press 2002
Blood on the Banner: The republican struggle in Clare 1913-1923 by Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc Mercier 2009
The United Irishmen of County Clare: 1798 by Kieran Sheedy Clare Education Centre 1998
The Emergency: Neutral Ireland, 1939-45 by Brian Girvin Pan 2007
The World War II years: The Irish emergency : an illustrated history by Helen Litton Wolfhound Press 2001
Big HousesHistorical Genealogical Architectural Notes on some Houses of Clare by Hugh Weir Ballinakella Press 1999
The History of Bunratty Castle by Martin Breen Martin Breen 2012
Bunratty Castle by Christopher Lynch Eason c1984
Castles and Fortifications in Ireland, 1485-1945 by Paul M. Kerrigan Collins Press 1995
Irish Castles and Castellated Houses by Harold G. Leask Dundalgan Press 1944
The Origin and Development of the Tower-House by David Sweetman The Barrycourt Trust 2000 The Medieval Castles of Ireland by David Sweetman Collins 2005
Power This section of the museum deals with the symbols of power to be found in the county. These range from the Mooghaun hillfort to the numerous castles and towerhouses in the county. Land is one of the most potent sources of power and here the major influences of control over the land are examined. The influence of the O’Briens, and the emergence of Eamon de Valera as a political figure is also dealt with here.
PeopleEamon de Valera and the Banner County by Kevin J. Browne Glendale Press 1982 The Clunes from the Dalcassians to Modern Times by Conor F. Clune Quinville Press 1992 De Valera: Long fellow, long shadow by Tim Pat Coogan Hutchinson 1993 Judging Dev: A reassessment of the life and legacy of Eamon de Valera by Diarmaid Ferriter Royal Irish Academy 2007 The Origin and History of the MacNamaras: The story of an Irish sept : their character & struggle to maintain their lands in Clare by Nottidge Charles Macnamara Martin Breen 1999 Brian Boru: King of Ireland by Roger Chatterton Newman Mercier 2011 The Gaelic Clans of Co. Clare and their Territories 1100-1700 A.D. by Patrick Nugent Geography Publications 2007 These My Friends and Forebears: The O’Briens of Dromoland by Grania R. O’Brien Ballinakella 1991 O’Brien of Thomond: The O’Briens in Irish history 1500-1865 by Ivar O’Brien Phillimore 1986 Quinn / O’Quin: A history by Louis Quinn Louis Quinn 2010
The Vandeleurs of Kilrush, County Clare by Senan Scanlan Co. Clare 2009
The Clare Elections by Kieran Sheedy Bauroe Publications, 1993
Brian Boru: High King of Ireland, 941-1014 by Hugh W. L. Weir Ballinakella Press 2002
Clare Traditional Boat and Currach Project 2008 Clare County Council c.2009
The River Shannon: A journey down Ireland’s longest river by Aiveen Cooper Collins 2011
The Shannon Navigation by Ruth Delany Lilliput Press 2008
A Handbook to Lisdoonvarna and its Vicinity: Giving a detailed account of its curative waters and tours to the principal places of interest in the County Clare by Philip Dwyer Clasp Press 1998
Oceans of Consolation: Personal accounts of Irish migration to Australia by David Fitzpatrick Cork 1994
The River Shannon by Maeve Henry The Conna Press 1996
Two Months at Kilkee: A watering place in the County Clare, near the mouth of the Shannon, with an account of a voyage down that river from Limerick to Kilrushby Mary John Knott Clasp Press 1997
The Islands of the Fergus Estuary by Dolores Meaney and Jackie Elger Cat Beag Books 2013
Memories of an Islander: A life on Scattery and beyond by Don Scanlan Clasp Press 2003
Shipwrecks of the Irish Coast: Vol. 1, 2 & 3 by Edward J. Bourke Edward J. Bourke
The Downfall of the Spanish Armada in Ireland by Ken Douglas Gill & Macmillan 2009
The Armada in Ireland by Niall Fallon Stanford Maritime 1978
Irish Wrecks of the Spanish Armada by Laurence Flanagan Country House 1995
In Search of Ireland’s Holy Wells by Elizabeth Healy Wolfhound Press 2001
Shipwrecks of Great Britain and Ireland by Richard Larn David & Charles 1981
The Holy Wells of Ireland by Patrick Logan; illustrated by Jim O’Callaghan Smythe 1980
Fishstonewater: Holy wells of Ireland by Anna Rackard Atrium 2001
Water Clare is a county with close links to water. The concept of the River Shannon and Atlantic Ocean combining to turn Clare almost into an island is explored here. This water has influenced the settle-ment of the county and the relationship between people and the environment. Throughout time water has been used by Clare people for travel, transport, food, pleasure and sacred purposes.
Monastic FoundationsA Church and Graveyard Survey in County Clare: Photographic record by Simon Large Clare County Council 2011 Rian na Manach: A guided tour of ecclesiastical treasures in Co. Clare by Clodagh Lynch and Olive Carey Clobh Research 2007 Holy Island, Jewel of the Lough: A history by Gerard Madden East Clare Heritage 1991 Holy Island / Inis Cealtra: Island of the churches by Gerard Madden Holy Island Tours 2008 On a Fertile Rock: The Cistercian Abbey of Corcomroe by Michael Mac Mahon Kincora Books 2000 Guide to Holy Island by Thomas V. MacNamara P.P. Mountshannon Tidy Towns Committee The Diocese of Killaloe 1800-1850 by Ignatius Murphy Four Courts Press 1992 The Diocese of Killaloe in the Eighteenth Century by Ignatius Murphy Four Courts Press 1991 Diocese of Killaloe: An illustrated history by Ciarán Ó Murchada Booklink 2011 Forgotten Stones: Ancient church sites of the Burren and environs by Averil Swinfen Lilliput Press 1992
Sheela-na-gigs: Origins and functions by Eamonn P. Kelly Country House 1996
The Sheela-na-gigs of Ireland & Britain: The divine hag of the Christian Celts: an illustrated guide by Joanne McMahon and Jack Roberts Mercier Press 2001
An Introduction to Irish High Crosses by Hilary Richardson & John Scarry Mercier 1990
Irish High Crosses by Roger Stalley Country House 1996
PeopleLiberator: The life and death of Daniel O’Connell, 1830-1847 by Patrick Geoghegan Gill & Macmillan 2012
The Jesuits in Killaloe, 1850-80 by Kevin A. Laheen O’Brien Book Publications 1998
King Dan: The rise of Daniel O’Connell 1775-1829 by Patrick M. Geoghegan Gill & Macmillan 2010
Daniel O’Connell: The man and his politics by Maurice R. O’Connell Irish Academic Press 1990
Daniel O’Connell by Fergus O’Ferrall Gill and Macmillan 1998
Franciscan Ennis: The Franciscans in Ennis by Patrick Conlan, O.F.M. The Friary Ennis 1984
Father Michael Meehan and the Ark of Kilbaha by Ignatius Murphy Rev. Michael Greene 1980
Immortal Dan: Daniel O’Connell in Irish folk tradition by Rıonach Uí Ógáin Geography Publications 1995
Faith
Reminders of the strong faith held by generations of Clare people can be seen all over the county. This section of the museum treats the influence of Christianity in all aspects of life in Clare, beginning in the early Christian period with the excavations at Inis Cealtra.
Music & DanceMusic of Ghosts by P.J. Curtis Old Forge Books 2003
The Tulla Céilí Band 1946 - 1997: A History and Tribute by Chris Keane McNamara Printers 1998
A Touchstone for the Tradition: The Willie Clancy Summer School by Tony Kearns & Barry Taylor Brandon 2003
The Dance Music of Willie Clancy compiled by Pat Mitchell MercierPress for Na Píobairí Uilleann c.1976
The Mount Callan Garland: Songs from the repertoire of Tom Lenihan of Knockbrack, Miltown Malbay, County Clare collected and edited by Tom Munnelly Comhairle Bhéaloideas Éireann 1994
Ballads of Co. Clare, 1850-1976: With commentary and analysis by Seán P. Ó Cillín P.F. Brannick 1976
Doolin’s Micho Russell: A Portrait of the Whistler from Clare; His Brothers, Pakie & Gussie; and their Village by Dennis C. Winter Dennis Winter 1990
The Piper’s Chair:A Collection of Tunes, Songs and Folklore from Micho Russell (No. 1 and 2) by Micho Russell Canal Press 1984 / Ossian Publications 1989
As We Met: Local & cultural history; Kilfarboy; 1880-1980.Told through the life of Martin Talty by Brid Talty Brid Talty 2013
Music in a Breeze of Wind:Traditional Dance music in West Clare 1870-1970 by Barry Taylor Barry Taylor 2013
Ceol Rince na hÉireannby Breandán Breathnach An Gúm 1985
Set Dances of Ireland: Tradition & evolution by Larry Lynch Seádna 1989
Irish Dances: A collection of ten traditional sets collected & edited by Terry Moylan Na Píobairí Uilleann 1985
Toss the Feathers: Irish set dancing by Pat Murphy Mercier Press 1995
RailwayIn the Tracks of the West Clare Railway by Edmund Lenihan Mercier 2008
The West Clare Railway by Patrick Taylor Plateway Press 1994
Narrow Gauge Railways of Ireland by Harold Fayle S.R. Publishers 1970
Shannon AirportShannon Airport: A unique story of survival by Valerie Sweeney Valerie Sweeney 2004
Ireland’s Shannon Story: Leaders, visions, and networks - a case study of local and regional development by Brian Callanan Irish Academic Press 2000
ElectricityHigh Tension: Life on the Shannon Scheme by Michael McCarthy Lilliput 2004
Socio-economic Impact of the Construction of the ESB Power Station at Moneypoint, Co. Clare by R. O’Connor, J.A. Crutchfield and B.J. Whelan Economic and Social Research Institute 1981
Development of Ireland’s Power System 1927 - 1997 by Cecil O’Riordan Eirgrid 2000
GAAThe Celtic Times: Michael Cusack’s Gaelic games newspaper Clasp Press 2003
Against the Wind: Clare hurling By Ollie Byrnes Mercier 1996
Clare Hurling Captains: 1887-2011 by Ollie Byrnes Ollie Byrnes 2011
Clare Hurling Voices 1910-2010: 100 years of comment by Ollie Byrnes Ollie Byrnes 2010
Saffron and Blue: Clare Hurling Lore 1906-2006 by Ollie Byrnes Ollie Byrnes 2007
Michael Cusack and the GAA by Marcus de Búrca Anvil 1989
The Man from Carron by Br. Séan McNamara Coiste Cumarsaide an Chláir 2006
Clare GAA in old Photographs by Seamus O’Reilly Gill & Macmillan 2004
Clare GAA: The club scene 1887-2010 by Seamus O’Reilly Seamus O’Reilly 2010
The Man from Carron: Clare FM’s Morning Focus live from the launch of the Michael Cusack Visitor Centre in Carron (sound recording) Clare FM 2007
The GAA: A history by Marcus de Búrca Gill & Macmillan 1999
The GAA: An oral history by John Scally Mainstream 2009
EnergyThis section explores the energy of the people of Clare as expressed by their musical and sporting achievements. The famous West Clare Railway is remem-bered, while musi-cian Willie Clancy and co-founder of the GAA Michael Cusack are repre-sented.
