The book, History Of Aviation In Ireland chronicles all aspects of flight and flying in Ireland from the first Balloon ascents in 1784 up to the present day.  For a relatively small country, Ireland has had, however, a remarkable impact on the history of aviation throughout the world.  This influence is due in part due to Ireland's geographical location on the fringe of Europe, as well as, to the rich history of "home-grown" aviators who experimented with various aspects of flight over the last two centuries.  Early aviators who used Ireland as a stepping stone to fly to America or in the opposite direction to Europe included Charles Kingsford Smith, Amelia Earhart, James Mollison, General Italo Balbo, and Pond & Sabelli.  "History Of Aviation In Ireland" also highlights how aviation evolved in Ireland including a discussion on the formation of this country's flag commercial airline, Aer Lingus.  The major sections of "History Of Aviation In Ireland" are as follows: 1) Chapter 1 -Balloonitics; 2) Chapter 2 - "Up Up And Away"; 3) Chapter 3 - Iona Aeroplane; 4) Chapter 4 - The Irish Army Air Corps; 5) Chapter 5 - The Atlantic Circus; 6) Chapter 6 - The Forgotten Hero; 7) Chapter 7 - Flying Shamrocks - The Story Of Aer Lingus; 8) Chapter 8 - What Goes Up Must Come Down; 9) Chapter 9 - Irish Airlines; 10) Chapter 10 - A Place To Land - Irish Airports; 11) Select Bibliography; 12) Appendix and 13) Index.  In addition to an informative narrative, "History Of Aviation In Ireland" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 107 black and white photographs; 2) 1 black and white illustration and 3) 5 maps.  "History Of Aviation In Ireland" is sure to appeal to aviation enthusiasts and those interested in Irish history alike.  Edition published in 1980. This book is 156 pages and is in very good condition.  The author is Liam Byrne.  Edition published in 1980.