Cahersiveen library played host to a large crowd as a new Irish language book featuring some of the best work of a late great Ballinskelligs writer was launched on Thursday. Glór ón Sceilg is a ...

Apart from a brief period in the US during the Depression, Kirby, who died in 2005, lived most of his 98 years in Ballinskelligs, where he fished and farmed across from Skellig Michael (and its ...

The work of a renowned Ballinskelligs writer is showcased in a new Irish language book ‘Glór ón Sceilg’ which will be launched at 6pm in Cahersiveen library on Thursday (May 8).

Born on May 31st, 1906 in Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry, he was the youngest of the seven children of John Kirby, fisherman and small farmer, and his wife, Mary (née Cremin).

Anne Coffey, daughter of the late Michael Kirby, speaking at the book launch in Cahersiveen library. Photo by Christy Riordan The Kirby family photographed at the book launch. Left to Right: Anne ...