That is a superb book!
Re:Boleycarrigeen. I believe the trees are due to come down within the next few months :-)
The trees have gone elsewhere in the area, especially around St. brigit's Chair http://www.megalithomania.com/show/image/4993 which is about 1 mile up the track. There are now great views of the hill that dominates this now Christianised kist.
Re:Poulnabrone ... I don't know.