I Never Knew that About IrelandMacmillan, 2007 M03 6 - 309 pages In this wonderful compendium, Christopher Winn gives a tour of the four provinces of Ireland---Connacht, Leinster, Munster, and Ulster. Find out where dreams were inspired, ideas were born, and where the unforgettable heroes of Ireland’s past now slumber. A treasure trove of fascinating stories, I Never Knew That About Ireland is packed full of information on the colorful history of the Emerald Isle. This irresistible book gives a captivating insight into the heritage, memories, and monuments that have shaped each county in Ireland, searching out their secrets and unearthing their hidden gems. |
Contents
MAYO | 11 |
ROSCOMMON | 29 |
SLIGO | 36 |
Leinster | 43 |
KILDARE | 64 |
KILKENNY | 70 |
LAOIS | 84 |
Ulster | 149 |
LONGFORD | 209 |
FERMANAGH | 272 |
MONAGHAN | 278 |
TYRONE | 284 |
Gazetteer | 291 |
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