Zoos of Australia

A short, illustrated history of Australian zoos to accompany the release of a colourful collection of wildlife postage stamps.

Catherine de Courcy, Out of printCatherine de Courcy15 July 20211993, Commission, Australia Post, Zoos, Zoos of ozComment

Our pets

A short, illustrated history of pets in Australia to accompany the release of postage stamps celebrating the domestic pets kept by Australians.

Catherine de Courcy, Book, Out of printCatherine de Courcy10 July 20211996, Commission, Australia Post, Our petsComment

Dublin Zoo: an illustrated history (new edition)

“Dublin Zoo: An Illustrated History, by Catherine de Courcy is lavishly illustrated with lovely photographs of animals and people – and her text is peppered with interesting stories….”

Catherine de CourcyCatherine de Courcy30 June 2021Commission, Dublin Zoo, Zoos, 2019Comment

TPN : ten years on: the story of Ireland’s largest pallet network

A private commission that covers the history of an innovative pallet network that operates throughout Ireland and links to a British pallet network. With stories about each of the 24 companies contributing to the network, this book gives an interesting insight into the history of the Irish haulage industry.

Catherine de Courcy, BookCatherine de Courcy29 June 20212014, Commission, TPN, Associated EditionsComment

Dublin Zoo Elephants

A beautifully illustrated book about the elephants of Dublin Zoo for a young audience with paintings by Cathy Callan.

Catherine de CourcyCatherine de Courcy28 June 2021Commission, Zoos, 2013, Dublin Zoo Elephants

Fifty views of Ireland, Dublin

Topographical paintings and watercolours in the National Gallery of Ireland collection with a brief description of the artist, the work and the location. One in a series of publications designed to research the collection and to bring highlights to public attention.

Foundation of the National Gallery of Ireland

The politics and drama behind the foundation of the National Gallery of Ireland and the construction of what is probably the earliest reinforced concrete building in Ireland.

Catherine de Courcy, Book, Out of printYobaba Lounge25 June 20211985, Commission, National Gallery of IrelandComment

Dublin Zoo: an illustrated history

“Dublin Zoo: An Illustrated History, by Catherine de Courcy is lavishly illustrated with lovely photographs of animals and people – and her text is peppered with interesting stories….”