INTRODUCING AN UNPRECEDENTED 5,000 PAGES IN 12 BOOKS OF 7,000 YEARS OF HISTORY, LITERATURE, MUSIC, GENEALOGICAL PROFILES, STUNNING  SCENERY, COMMERCIAL  OPPORTUNITIES,THEOLOGY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF A BEAUTIFUL IRISH TOWN AND COUNTY:

1. An Unique History Of Miltown Malbay, Clare And Ireland   By Donie Garrrihy -392 pages-  Published in 2008

The history of the Church is chronicled here touching on the introduction of Christianity to Clare, its first golden age, the history of the Diocese of Kilalloe, the penal laws, Catholic Emancipation, apparitions at Knock, Co. Mayo, the Eucharistic Congress of 1932 which generated the second golden age of Christianity in Clare, the visit of Pope John Paul II to Clare and Ireland, the visit to Ireland of the relics of St. Teresa of Lisieux, Clare saints etc..The Political History of Miltown Malbay, Clare and Ireland is traced including Irish mythology, history Of Ireland from c. 7,000 B.C. to The War of Independence etc. Profiles are presented of King Brian Boru, Daniel O’Connell, President DeValera, Daniel Tobin, President Hillary and many others. The Social History Of Miltown Malbay and Clare is described e.g. The origin of the Gaelic language and ogham, Mount Callan ogham inscription, the Brehon Laws, the West Clare earthquake, the origin Of Miltown Malbay, the Construction Of Miltown Malbay & Spanish Point, the “Famine” and Its effects, the West Clare Railway, the Great Miltown Horse Races, the Republic of Ireland, the Irish Constitution, the E.C., the Celtic Tiger, the Re-unification Of Ireland etc. Profiled are: World and Irish beaters: Tom Malone, Mike McTigue, Tim Smith, Al Moroney, John Holland etc. A personal account of growing Up In Miltown in the 1950s is written for posterity e.g. Neighbourliness, Conversation, Tracing, Family relationships, Play, Pranks, Communication, Travel, Vacations, Shopkeeping, Trades People, Farming, Education, Literature, Theatre, Births, Marriages & Wakes: Ganders, American Wakes, Deaths, Evictions, Traditional Music, House Dances,  Parish Hall Dances, Ceile Bands, Dancing  Classes, The Wren Boys, Fleadhanna, Bar Music, The Revival,  The Musicians, Football, Hurling, Greyhounds, Horses, Athletics, Golf,  Swimming,  Billiards, Rounders, Street skating, Athletes, Inventors, Great Miltown People, Great Clare People.

2. LITERATURE OF MILTOWN MALBAY, CLARE AND IRELAND  By Donie Garrihy- 407 Pages  Published in 2008  

This book provides a critique of the works of the numerous West Clare Writers e.g. Rev. Dean Patrick White, William Cotter Murray, Seosamh MacMathuna, Gabriel Vaughan, Mrs Rine Lynch, Pat O’Looney, Fr. Peter Ryan, Eddie Stack, Fr. Michael O’Malley etc. Many local musicians are profiled e.g. Willie Clancy, Junior Crehan, Professor King-Griffin etc. Included also are some 100 poems and songs by Clare and other Irish Poets e.g.   John Marrinnan - Marbha Phaidi - Lament for Tom Lenihan - Lament for P.J. Crotty The Grave of the Yellow Men - The Doonbeg Martyrs - Where O Kincora  - Caoine ar Bas Sean de hOra - A Tribute to Martie Malley - Ag Moladh an Athair Domhnall O’Brien - Appreciation: Fr. Martin O’Boyle - Appreciation: Fr. Joe Garrihy - The Terrors - Peerless Tom Malone -  Clare County Final 1948 -  George Comerford - The Clare Hurling Team of ’97 -  Kilmurry - The Rineen Ambush – The Crowe’s Bridge Ambush - The Election of a Clare Farmer - The Three Brave Blacksmiths  - Lovely Miltown Malbay -Lovely Old Miltown - Going to the Fair - The West Wind - Farewell to Miltown Malbay - Tobar Laichtin - I stood Upon Slieve Callan - Fair Haired Kathleen - Are You Right There Michael - The Darlin’ Girl From Clare - The Fool - The Mother – I see His Blood Upon The Rose etc.

3. “THE WONDERS OF CLARE” By Donie Garrihy 382 pages -  Published in 2008 

A Virtual Tour Of Clare with 175 colour photos of Clare’s scenic beauty: This is the most extensive presentation in full colour pictures of the county’s beauty spots ever compiled; it demonstrates graphically that there is more scenic beauty in Clare than in the entire world by displaying photos of Clare beauty spots beside pics of the wonders of the entire world. It documents seven separate tours of Clare: Tour of Miltown Malbay; Tour of North West Clare, Tour of North East Clare; Tour of Lough Derg; Tour of Mid Clare; Tour of South West Clare; Tour of the Surrounding Counties. It provides information on Local/National and Public Transport, some of the Caves, Cliffs, Lakes, Islands, Beaches, Castles, Waterfalls, Mountains, Golf Clubs. Listed are the many Clare Festivals and Sporting events which take place almost daily. The Theology of Creation is presented in this book in acknowledgement of its Creator. It highlights the amazing benefits of setting up businesses in Clare by listing many grants and tax Incentives available for virtually any commercial or social purpose. It provides information on immigration to Ireland and tax and social welfare benefits. It demonstrates that any business can succeed in Clare with the availability of personal Internet TV channels and highlights technology licensing as an area where multi-national business can be managed tax free from a base in County Clare.

 4. “MILTOWN MALBAY GENEALOGY AND FAITH” By Donie Garrihy 451 pages - Published in 2008. 

The first part of this book lists practically every person born in Miltown Malbay from 1730 to 2000. It groups some eight generations of each family together. I have written at least one paragraph about each family from my own memory of growing up among them. The list is for the town of Miltown Malbay only and includes the genealogy of the people of the following streets: Legard North, Ennis Road, Mullagh Road, Flag Road, Main Street, Hill Lane, Ballard Road, Chapel Road and Ennistymon Road.Included in this book is a copy of advertisements for local businesses from the brochure advertising the first Fleadh Ceoil held in Miltown in 1957. Also listed are the business and Trades Persons of Miltown for the past 118 years.The second part of the book describes the faith of our people in The One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church includes: The Teaching of the Catholic Church, Reliable Teaching of the Saints, The Government, Saints, Laity And Agencies of the Catholic Church. The Kingship of Jesus Christ, Catholic Church Teaching – Facts and Fiction, News from the Mystical Body of Christ, Uniate Churches, Dissident “Catholics”, Latae Sententitiae (Automatic excommunication), Misinterpreting Dei Verbum, New Age Demonology, A New Evil World Order, Non-Christian Religions etc.

 5. “THE STAR OF THE SEA IN SPANISH POINT HISTORY & GENEALOGY” By Donie Garrihy - 460 Pages – published 2009

The first part of this book lists practically every person born in town lands west of Miltown Malbay e.g. Spanish Point, Legard South, Annagh, Poulawillin, Breaffa South, Bog Road, Breaffa Road, Clonbony (The Genealogy of the people of the town was published in Book Four in this series) from 1730 to 2000. In addition, it groups some eight generations of each family together. Finally, I have written at least one paragraph about each family from my own memory of growing up among them. There is also 100 page history of Spanish Point for some 12 centuries included with notes on the origins of local families for millennia.The second part of this book is a mystical journey that seeks to probe the depths of Mary, Mother of God, Star of the Sea, Queen of all Angels and all Saints and includes chapters on: Getting To Know Mary; The Holy Conception of Mary; The Blessed Birth of Mary Immaculate – her name; Mary’s Wonderful Espousal to St. Joseph; The Annunciation; The Visitation; The Nativity; The Flight into Egypt; The Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple; The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple; The Agony of Jesus in the Garden; The Scourging of Jesus; The King of Kings is Crowned with Thorns; Jesus Carries His Cross; The Crucifixion; The Victory of Christ Over Hell; The Resurrection; The Ascension of Jesus to the Thorne of God; The Pentecost; The Glorious Transition of the Virgin Mary; The Assumption; The Coronation of Mary as Queen of All Angels and Saints; Marian Apparitions.

 6. “THE WONDROUS EXCHANGE”By Donie Garrihy - 669 Pages – published 2009

The Wondrous Exchange referred to in this section of Book Five is the stupendous plan of God to divinize us in Jesus Christ by exchanging our sins for a share in God’s very divinity. This extraordinary plan is described under the headings: The Eight Graces For Our Healing (The Sacrament of Baptism, Baptism in The Spirit & the Gift of Tongues, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Sacrament of the Eucharist & the Sacrifice of the Mass, the Gift of Healing, the Sacrament of The Sick, the Gift of Deliverance, Purgatory) The Nine Graces for Ministry (The Sacrament of Holy Orders, the Charism of Divine Apostleship, the Charism of Divine Prophesy, the Charism of Divine Knowledge, the Charism of Divine Wisdom, the Charism of Divine Preaching, the Charism of Divine Teaching, the Charism of Divine Miracles, The Charism of Divine Leadership) More Graces (The Sacrament of Confirmation, the Sacrament of Matrimony, the Happy Fault and Interior Prayer).The Gift of Martyrdom: This includes information on County Clare Martyrs including the Author’s old classmate Fr. Martin Boyle of Mt. Scott, Kilmurry Ibricane.

7. “EXTRAORDINARY CLARE EMIGRANTS AND GLOBAL EVANGELISATION”By Donie Garrihy - 400 Pages – published 2009

The  focus in previous books has been on the people of County Clare, its faith, scenic beauty etc. but now the spotlight turns on some extraordinary Clare men and women who for one reason or another left their homes and families for foreign climes. Most of these stories were lost in the labyrinth of theses and books that were not promoted for one reason or another.

8. “BANNER BRIALLANCE AND HUMAN DESTINY” By Donie Garrihy - 400 Pages – published 2009

This book chronicles the achievements of County Clare men and women at home and abroad in many spheres of human activity. Read about Clare people who took on the world and climbed to the very top of their chosen careers. Experience the history of our people “Far Far From The Land Of The Shamrock and Heather” down through the years. Speculate on the effect of harnessing the talent of the Irish Diaspora and being truly “a nation once again.”

9. “RURAL MILTOWN MALBAY GENEALOGY &  A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY”By Donie Garrihy - 400 Pages – published 2010

 Meet some 10 generations of RURAL Miltown Malbay people i.e. Fintra Drummin, Freigh, Rineen, Ballyvaskin, Kilfarboy, Cahrukeal, Drumbawn, Lackmore, Aylbrack, Toor, Moy, Cloneyogan, Illanebawn, Silverhill, Gortbrack, Slievenalick, Tooreen, Leeds, Illane Ballinoe, Kilcorcoran, Glendine, Clohanmore, Knockliscrane, Caherogan, Knockbrack, Kildimo , Cahruduff, Dunsallagh and Kilernan. Meet their royal forebears, descendants of kings of Ireland and read about modern Miltown Malbay reaching for the stars. Read about the awesome Apostolic Ascendancy as the lives of all 265 Popes are chronicled all the way back to the Apostle Peter. Appreciate the immensity of our Catholic heritage for which our people faced “dungeon, fire and sword” and how “the gates of hell did not prevail against them”.

10. “WEST CLARE GENEALOGY & THE GIFT OF LIFE” By Donie Garrihy - 400 Pages – published 2010

The second part of this book lists every person born in  Kilmurry: Shanaway, Coore, Clonlaheen, Doonogan, Mt. Scot, Moleska, Moyglass, Creevagh, Doolagh, Boolinavde, Scrapple, Monaduff,  Knocknahilla, Cahernagreigh, Clohanatine, Dereen, Finor, Mullagh, Clonadrum, Annagh, Caherush, Emlagh, Ballymakea, Quilty, Seafield, Tromra, Clohaninchey, Shandrum, Currachodea, Letterkelly, Bauntliebh, Been, Gortalocha, Bouladuff and Clonanaha, Ennistymon: Feagreen, Furglan, Moughna, Tullygarvan & Fahanlunachta from 1730 to 2000. It groups eight generations of each family together.  The second part explores the gift of life and searches the mind of God in His plan to transform human life into Divine life in Jesus – and by our free choice how and why we may opt for the alternative which is a sub-human zombie-like eternity.

11. “ANCIENT GENEALOGY OF CLARE “ By Donie Garrihy - 400 Pages – published 2010

Ancient Irish Literature: Early in the third century Irish High King Cormac, produced the first written history and genealogy of Ireland: “The Psalter of Tara”  Irish Genealogy: The Irish pedigrees were all collected into one book, called Book of Dromsneacth, written by Duagh Galach, King of Conuaught, an Ollamh or Doctor in history and genealogy, who reigned just before the arrival of St. Patrick in 432. The Annals: The 17^th Century Annals  chronicle the history and genealogy of our people back to Adam, the first man.The genealogy of 12 Miltown Malbay families.

12. “THE WONDERS OF IRELAND & THE MONASTICISM OFTHE LAITY”By Donie Garrihy - 400 Pages – published 2010

This book to some extent looks at all of the previous books in to a national context e.g. The unrivalled scenery amid the lush green fields of this ancient country, the glorious past of the island of Saints and Scholars, the ethnic cleansing  of a noble race, the Celtic tiger, the future for the Irish People.