'The Last Lords of Ormond'

Cromwellian Plantation, prelude and aftermath in the Country of the Three O Kennedies

Very well documented; considered to be the definitive Kennedy history.

  NO.4 of Regional Studies in Political and Administrative History

"It was the first regional history to light up this period of national significance and is still the clasic of the genre." By Gleeson, Dermot   First published 1938.

Nenagh, Relay Books, 2001 335pg. Illustrated, Hardback, with folding map, Irish
  ISBN: 0 946327 31 9 (try Healy Rare Books)

  

'County History & Society Series: County Tipperary '

Interdisciplinary essays on the History of an Irish County.

The first volume in the Irish County History Series. This is the most comprehensive multi-disciplinary study ever undertaken on Tipperary. Archaeologists, medievalists, Celtic scholars, geographers, placename scholars and historians of economics, culture and politics combine to provide an attractive account of this key region.

All interested in getting to know Ireland through its regions. Tipperary people at home and abroad. Suitable for both the academic and general reader.

By: William Nolan, Thomas McGrath (Ed.) (1985) Reprint in 1997

Published in Ireland by Geography Publications   493 pp, 19 figures ISBN 0 906602 0 33 Hardback

  

  

'The Kennedys'

The Origins of the Clan Kennedy and Their Place in Scotland's History.

Here is recounted the stirring history of the Clan Kennedy from its beginnings to the mists of medieval Caledonian history down to present time.

The Kennedys were one of the great lowland families of Scotland, their heartland being that southern portion of Ayrshire called Carrick.

The clan's turbulent exploits spanned the bloodthirsty, feuding saga of Scotland's history and the dramatic tales here retold. By: James Gracie

Lang Syne Publishers Ltd. Clydeway Centre,
45 Finnieston Street, Glasgow G3 8JU
1997, 32pg. Illustrated, Paperback,   ISBN: 185 217 050-6

  

  

'The Kennedys '

"Twixt Wigton and the Town of Ayr"

W. & A. K. Johnston's Clan Histories, By Sir James Fergusson of Kilkerran, Baronet

  References manuscript sources and to printed ones only occasionally quoted are given in the footnotes. There are fourteen listed references.

This book explains more about the Kennedy region and the extent of internal feuds . It lists many of the Kennedy Houses, the Heraldry and description of the Kennedy tartan. Includes a Coat of Arms, tartan picture and map of the Kennedy Region of Scotland.

Printed in Great Britian by W. & A. K. Johnston and G.W. Bacon Ltd, 1958 32pg. Illustrated, Hardback,  

  

  

'Historical and Genealogical Account
OF
The Principal Families of the Name of
Kennedy '

From an Original MS with Notes and Illustrations

Historie of The Kennedyis
Prefatory Notice: Is appended to an Anonymous MS.Chornicle of Scottish Affairs, from the earliest periods to the reign of King James VI.

 This is written in the old style, it is somewhat difficult to read; however, it is full of excellent appendix. There are several different source material content within this publication. There are many different opinions/theories as to connections and origin.

By Robert Pitcairn

William Tait and John Stevenson, Edinburgh , 1830 218pg., Hardback,   available through Higginson Book Company- http://www.higginsonbooks.com

  

  

'History of the Counties of Ayr & Wigton [Scotland], Volume II: Carrick '

The Preface of this book, states its value as reference material.

"The historical, as well as genealogical interest of this volume rests cheifly with the Kennedies--their ancient lineage, feuds, and widespread family connections..."    Its brings to light theory as to how the Kennedies might have rose to power, and its connections to the kings and nobles of early Scotland, its includes titles and properties of the Kennedy Families of Carrick.

This is the best reference We have found concerning the histories of the Scottish Clan of Kennedy.

By James Paterson

James Stillie, 79 Princes Street, Edinburgh 1864, 482pg. Illustrated, Softback,   available from Heritage Books Inc http://www.heritagebooks.com   ISBN: 0-7884-1743-6

Volume I --KYLE ; of this same series by the same author, published in 1863, also contain about 30pgs of useful reference materials relating to the Kennedys and their family connections in Kyle, Scotland.

  

  

'Kingdom of the Ark'

The startling story of how the ancient British race is descended from the Pharaohs.

Now, by compiling archaeological evidence, and using genetics, linguitics, and Egyptology; the author challenges current views of ancient Irish civilization and the true origins of the british.

  Is the Mystery of Scota Solved? Scota may truely be identified.

"After centuries of myth and legend, somebody has actually attempted to find a measure of fact in the legend. By Lorraine Evans

Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2000 336pg. Illustrated, Hardback,   ISBN: 0-684-86064-3

This book was added to the list upon request of other members.

  

   

The Irish Kennedy's The Story of the "Rebellious O'Kennedys"

Source materials and photos removed at request of the source material copyright holder - Brian Patrick Kennedy
author of:   The Irish Kennedy's The Story of the "Rebellious O'Kennedys"

© Brian Patrick Kennedy 1998
ISBN 0-9585388-1-6
Published by Gaeltachta Publishing