The following publications have been produced by or in assocation with the Heritage Office of Offaly County Council. They are all available for sale or through the library service.
New Release!
Author: John Feehan
Published by: Offaly County Council 2009
Available From: Bookshops via Mercier Press. Currently in stock in Midlands Books, Balcony Books, Allways Outdoor Shop, Tullamore. Birr Castle Demesne Shop or on line www.mercier.ie
Price: €40 RRP
'A revelation of Offaly's wildflower beauty and diversity by one of Ireland's top ecologists and communicators of nature. His up-close-and-personal portraits give each plant a vivid and distinctive presence, aided by superlative illustrations - another landmark in books about our countryside.' Michael Viney
For sample double spreads see Bog Rosemary and Honeysuckle
For more information click here.
Stories from a Sacred Landscape, Croghan Hill to Clonmacnoise
Author: Caimin O'Brien
Published by: Offaly County Council 2006
Available From: Bookshops via Mercier Press
Price: €40 RRP
Comment:
Books Ireland - Summer 2006 - 'Here is the ideal formula: a professional and qualified archaeologist who has the vision to draw on local lore, legend and poetry, the ability to tell a story, and the restraint to know when to stop'
Irish Times - June 24th 2006, Eileen Battersby 'This visonary volume not only showcases the county, it testifies to a neglected traditon - that of presenting a book as a work of art - of which this book, which deservers to be festooned with design awards, is an outstanding example'
Sunday Business Post - May 28 2006 'This is the coffee table book of the year. A feast'.
Living Under Thatch
Author: Barry O'Reilly
Published by: Mercier Press 2004
Available From: Bookshops and Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society, Bury Quay, Tullamore
Price: €15 RRP
Comment: This book details each of the thatch buildings in the county as surveyed in 2003 by Barry O'Reilly. He provides comentary and advice about thatching.
An Atlas of Birr
Author: John Feehan & Alison Rosse
Published: Department of Environmental Resource Management, University College Dublin in association with Offaly County Council, 2005
Available From: Birr Historic and Science Centre, Christain Feehan, 087 9787063 and Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society info@offalyhistory.com
Price: €45 RRP
Comment: A fabulous publication for anyone interested in mapping or Birr. It shows what a wealth of knowledge can be gleaned from mapping sources and the evolution of Birr town.
Title: Rahan Monastic Site Conservation Plan
Prepared By: Howley Hayes Architects
Published By: Offaly County Council, with support from the Heritage Council and the Offaly Historical & Archaeological Society.
Available from: Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society info@offalyhistory.com
Price: €10 RRP
Comment: This book balances detailed archaeological and architectural information with the ability to present information in a clear and legible way. It is highly illustrated. Also available as a pdf.
County Offaly, The State of the Wild, 2007, compiled by John Feehan - available from the heritage office at no charge. Also available as a pdf.