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Love reading about the history of my native place. Your research brings to life customs and traditions of the past, the way things were, the occupations, the ups and downs, the famine and emigration, Ballina’s blood shed in WWI and so many other aspects that made us what we are. May the ink in your pen never run dry. K.T., Jersey Island.

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  • Historical Walks of Ballina

    Terry Reilly’s Guided Historical Walks of Ballina are held in July/August. Assembly point: Presbyterian Church, Walsh Street, off Pearse Street. A 90 minute walk on which we meet characters from the past, and hear the story behind local landmarks. Dates and times available in local Tourist Office, Cathedral Road, or by contacting me by email Proceeds in aid of local charities.
    On a Wing and a Prayer! An ideal Xmas Present! Signed copies of the book (and other books by Terry Reilly) ...for paypal facilities see The Books Section Of This Site Also on sale Castle Book Shop, Castlebar; Easons and Clarkes, Ballina, Knock Airport and Knock Shrine.
    Books By: Terry Reilly
    Welcome to the Books Section, here you can purchase books by myself and other authors, payments can be securely made online or the traditional method of mail order. If you would prefer to make an order and pay by cheque or postal order please click here for more information on how to do so.
    All prices listed are in euro and include postage to the related delivery destination. Questions? Visit Our FAQ Page.

    CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOTICE: Books for Christmas delivery must be ordered by December 9th. No book despatches for Christmas after that date.


    Dear Old Ballina
    Book: Dear Old Ballina By: Terry Reilly The history of Ballina and its environs.

    1993, 474 pages

    ISBN 0 9520930 0 6

     

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    The foreword is written Mary Robinson, first woman President of Ireland, and a native of Ballina, who writes that the book is a historical record which tells the story of Ballina, and should be cherished by all its inhabitants and those with links with the town.

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    On a Wing and a Prayer
    Book: On a Wing and a Prayer By: Terry ReillyOn a Wing and a Prayer-the building of Knock Airport.

    2006, 350 pages

    ISBN 0-9553699-0-8 978-0-9553699-0-2

     

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    Find out how an ageing country priest outwitted the country’s top civil servants to build an international airport on a ‘foggy, boggy hill’ in the West of Ireland

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    A Rambling Tour Through Dear Old Ballina
    Book: A Rambling Tour Through Dear Old Ballina By: Terry Reilly A companion piece to Dear Old Ballina with 14 great walks around the town, maps, etc,

    2009, 90 pages

    ISBN 978-0-553699-1-9

     

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    The Windings Of The Moy
    Book: The Windings Of The Moy By: James Greer Also available from Terry Reilly: limited reprints of the enduring The Windings of the Moy by the late Dean James Greer, written in the late 1920s

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    The Goal of Victory
    Book: The Goal of Victory By: Terry Reilly The history of Ballina Stephenites GAA Club

    1985, 400 pages

     

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    The Green Above The Red

    Book: The Green Above The Red By: Terry Reilly

     

    The story of Mayo GAA teams triumphs (in association with the late Ivan Neill) 1985, 208 pages.

     

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