Abandoned Ireland
by Dominic Connolly
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Pub Date Sep 14 2023 | Archive Date Aug 14 2023
Amber Books Ltd | Amber Books
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Description
An ancient island with a romantic history and lush green landscape, Ireland’s culture stretches back to the time of St Patrick and the first Christian monks and includes the Norman invasion, clan wars, mass emigration and partition in the early 20th century. Today, remnants of the country’s heritage can be found in every corner of this fascinating land, from the thinly inhabited west coast to the modern, populated areas of Leinster. There are thousands of ruined castles, abbeys, churches, ancient sites, houses and mills spread around the island of Ireland. Abandoned Ireland offers you a substantial taste of the most intriguing of these. In Abandoned Ireland, discover Athassel Abbey on the banks of the River Suir and the largest medieval priory in Ireland; marvel at the imposing Carrigogunnel Castle, destroyed during the second siege of Limerick in 1691; explore Carrigglas Manor, a turreted fairytale exterior with a bloody history; see Hilden Mill, a former factory with ghostly sightings; explore the creepy, overgrown ruin of Ennis District Lunatic Asylum in County Clare; and wander the ruins of Rinn Dúin (“fortified headland”) overlooking the River Shannon, a key military and trading town fought over by Norman barons and Irish chieftains. Illustrated with 180 photographs, Abandoned Ireland provides a fascinating pictorial exploration of the little-known corners of this enchanting land.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781838863159 |
| PRICE | £19.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 224 |
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Featured Reviews
Christine L, Educator
A photographic dive into abandoned places across Ireland. Each chapter focuses on a different genre of place, like castles, industrial, churches, etc. My favorite was definitely the old castles! All the pictures are gorgeous and it was interesting to see these different parts of the Irish landscape.
Brandi R, Reviewer
Abandoned Ireland by Dominic Connolly is a visual treat! I was drawn because of the premise. I think many of us have images of what we believe these magical places might look like. Most of us dream of visiting, but never get the opportunity to actually go. This is an excellent “replacement” that allows you to travel from the comfort of your own home. I really liked that it is broken into various categories, such as castles/houses, cities/towns, transport/industrial, farms/cottages/schools, religious places, and military places. It truly has little bit of everything for everyone. Lose yourself in the stunning images and allow yourself to learn a little more through each of the captions. I was thoroughly pleased with this visual representation. Some pictures made me sad (especially castles, pubs, cottages, and ships), wondering about days gone by, others are more poignant, and still, many are inspiring. If personalities could be captured by places and locations, this would be the collection to experience them.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.
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