PUBLICATIONS
All my work is based on field research and a first hand knowledge of the sites.
I have been self publishing since 1986 and have a wide but unfortunately limited distribution to outlets around Ireland. A list of outlets carrying my publications below.
All publications are produced entirely within Ireland using a local print/design business.
All publications are illustrated by me with b/w studies and photographs of the monuments and artefacts.
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See Below for W/Sale Orders
NEW RELEASE
THE FAERIE FORTS OF IRELAND
AND THE UNDERWORLD OF THE SÍDHE
Ireland is covered in ancient circles of various types. the most common being what are known as Faerie Forts or Ring Forts. There re many hundreds of different types of Faerie Forts and it is one of the most complex and challenging archaeological subjects.
€15.00
SACRED CIRCLES
AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE STONE CIRCLES OF IRELAND
Stone Circles are actually one of the more rare type of megalithic monuments. Their distribution is sporadic with dense concentrations being found in the south in Cork/Kerry and the Sperrin Mountains in in Northern Ireland. The various types of circles are discussed as well as where they can be visited and experienced.
€12.00
ISLAND OF THE SHEELA-NA-GIGS
An Illustrated Guide to the
Sheela-na-gigs of Ireland
This is an up-date and reworking of The Divine Hag, with a number of newly discovered Sheela-na-gigs and a new view of these mysterious figures that dispels the old myths and taboos surrounding these crucially important and very sacred images.
This book is the culmination of over a quarter of a century of research by one of Ireland’s leading investigators of this unique phenomena. As well as giving a comprehensive, yet readable, overview of the subject there is a complete guide, with location maps, so that the intrepid explorer can go and visit the figures in their original setting in the Irish countryside.
Also available, The Sheela-na-gigs of Ireland, an Illustrated Map/Guide ( see below)
€ 15.oo
See Sheela-na-gig on main Index Page for more information.
THE SACRED MYTHOLOGICAL CENTRES OF IRELAND
An Ilustrated Guide to the Principle Sacred Centres of Ireland
This is a convenient handy sized Guide to the Ancient Irish Landscape through its mythology that gives an insight into the meaning of the Sacred Centres. The book covers sites such as Tara, the Boyne Vally, Uisneach, Cruachain and many less well known but formerly important sacred and ritual centres.
Published in 2016, this has proven to be the best ever selling publication I have so far produced.
€12.oo
EXPLORING WEST CORK
The Essential Guide to the History & Archaeology of the southwest region.
The first guide book to cover in depth the whole range of archaeological and historical monuments in the southwest region. Fully illustrated with each section of the region divided into sections with maps and details of the sites for those who wish to visit them.
First published in 1986 and re-published due to popular demand in 2009.
€15.oo
THE STONE CIRCLES OF CORK & KERRY
An Illustrated Map & Guide
A handy and attractive Map/Guide to the largest and most important group of stone circles in Europe. On one side is an Illustrated Map of the region and on the reverse are details and location details. The map is less comprehensive than the ‘Sun Circles’ book above but also illustrates the significant astronomical orientation of the circles.
€5.oo
THE ANTIQUITIES OF THE BEARA PENINSULA
An Illustrated Map/Guide to the ancient sites of this archaeologically rich and beautiful part of the southwest region. The Beara Peninsula is located between the counties of West Cork and southwest Kerry and is renowned for its mountainous scenery as well as its rich archaeological heritage. Lacking the pressure of tourist traffic the Beara Peninsula is the ultimate gem of the southwest region.
€5.oo
THE SHEELA-NA-GIGS OF IRELAND
An Illustrated Map/Guide
A copiously Illustrated Map showing the original location of over 100 figures, many of which can still be found in their original settings, with location details and information on the reverse. Not as up-dated or comprehensive as Island of the Sheela-na-gigs but an excellent and highly popular publication especially for those new to the subject.
€6.oo
An Illustrated Chart of the ancient Celtic calendar systems.
Designed and drawn by Jack Roberts and former co-researcher Joanne McMahon.
€4.oo
WHOLESALE ORDERS
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OUTLETS FOR BANDIA PUBLICATIONS IN IRELAND
The shops below usually have a stock of my main publications. If they don’t please ask them, it may remind them to order. Thanks
COUNTY GALWAY
The Secret Garden, the Quay, Kinvara. (Main Irish stockist)
Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Middle Street. Galway (usually good for most publications)
COUNTIES CORK / KERRY
Kenmare Books, Kenmare, Co.Kerry (Main Stockist in southern region)
Bantry Books, Bantry, West Cork
Book Worm, Main St. Schull
Roycrofts Crafts, Post Office, Ballydehob
The Skibbereen Bookshop, Main St, Skibbereen
The Yellow Door, Baltimore
The Famine Centre, Bridge St, Skibbereen
Kerr’s Bookshop, Ashe St, Clonakilty
Waterstones, Patrick Street, Cork (As above)
Bookstór, Newmans Mall, Kinsale
COUNTY CLARE
Banner Books, The Square, Ennistymon
COUNTY MEATH
The Megalithic Centre, Loughcrew
Maguires Crafts, Courtney Davis Studio, Hill of Tara
Maguires Crafts, The Brú na Boinne Visitors Centre
WESTMEATH
Uisneach Visitors Centre, Hill of Uisneach
Bastion Gallery, Athlone
COUNTY ROSCOMMON
Rathcroghan Vitors Centre, Tulsk
COUNTY SLIGO
Teach Bán Crafts Centre, Drumcliffe
COUNTY LIMERICK
Lough Gur Visitors Centre
COUNTY WEXFORD
Fragrant Heaven, Mc Dermot Street, Gorey
DUBLIN
Dervish, Aungier St.
The National Museum