Inishowen, Its History, Traditions and Antiquities - Part One: Its Legendary History

Inishowen, Its History, Traditions and Antiquities - Part One: Its Legendary History
Author: Moghtochair
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1291439862

This edition presents the opening chapters of 'Inishowen, Its History, Traditions and Antiquities', first published by Michael Harkin in 1867 under the pen name of 'Maghtochair'. The book sweeps through Inishowen's ancient, medieval and modern history. We hear of its mythical past - the Tuatha De Danaan, the Milesians and the story of Niall of the Nine Hostages from whom it is claimed the O'Neill dynasty and St. Columbkille were descended. Accounts are given of the Viking raids, the arrival of Strongbow and the final dismantling of Gaelic Ireland, with the defeat of the great Ulster Chieftains, the O'Neills and O'Donnells, at the Battle of Kinsale in 1607. As well as the history and topography of Inishowen, we learn of its archaeology. The cairns, burial sites, standing stones, druidic temples and forts conjure up its pre-Christian era. After the coming of St. Patrick the archaeology is of ancient round towers, chapels, churches and monasteries, including the ancient Abbey at Fahan.

Inishowen, Its History, Traditions and Antiquities - Part Two: Its Parishes

Inishowen, Its History, Traditions and Antiquities - Part Two: Its Parishes
Author: Moghtochair
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1291440836

This edition presents the those chapters of 'Inishowen, Its History, Traditions and Antiquities' which deal with its parishes, first published by Michael Harkin in 1867 under the pen name of Maghtochair. Each parish is illuminated with insights into its history, topography and archaeology. The cairns, burial sites, standing stones, druidic temples and forts conjure up its pre-Christian era. After the coming of St. Patrick the archaeology is of ancient round towers, chapels, churches and monasteries, including the ancient Abbey at Fahan. We read of the clergy, and schools; all interspersed with colourful stories of rebels, murders, legends, illicit stills and folklore, along with superstitions that once abounded about them.

Publications

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Author: Bibliographical Society of Ireland
Publisher:
Total Pages: 464
Release: 1920
Genre:
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Inishowen

Inishowen
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Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2000
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781900935173

Field Day Review 8 (2012)

Field Day Review 8 (2012)
Author: Deane, S., and Deane, C.
Publisher: Field Day Publications
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2015
Genre: Authors, Irish
ISBN: 094675554X

Field Day Review, the finest essays in Irish Studies

Lough Corrib, Its Shores and Islands: with Notices of Lough Mask

Lough Corrib, Its Shores and Islands: with Notices of Lough Mask
Author: William R. Wilde
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2013-05-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1291406751

An 1867 account of all that is historic, picturesque, and beautiful in this grand Lough Corrib region, with its sacred islands, its ancient battle grounds, raths, and tumuli; its splendid ruins of castles and abbeys, written by a man who knows and loves it well.

The West of Ireland: Its Existing Condition and Prospect, Part 3

The West of Ireland: Its Existing Condition and Prospect, Part 3
Author: Henry Coulter
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2013-01-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 129125479X

Here is presented the final eleven chapters of Henry Coulter's book 'The West of Ireland: Its Existing Condition and Prospects', first published in 1862. They relate to Counties Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim and Roscommon. The book offers local historians and genealogists access for the first time to the specific sections of this important historic source related to the North West of Ireland. Coulter reports on poor harvests, the prospect of impending famine and the state of agriculture and trade. He gives an account of Belleek Porcelain, the Creevilia Ironworks and other development, while reporting on the decline of the landlord and Rundale systems and the emergence of tenants' rights. It is bound to interest those researching the history of the North West of Ireland and those with ancestral roots in the area. This edition has been enhanced by the inclusion of an index and extensive footnotes not found in the original or in other scanned editions of the book.