Castles, Follies and Four-Leaf Clovers

Castles, Follies and Four-Leaf Clovers
Author: Rosamund Burton
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Total Pages: 310
Release: 2011
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1459624726

St Declan's Way is one of Ireland's best kept secrets. Returning to her homeland and to Lismore Castle where her parents once lived, Rosamund Burton takes us on a journey that is full of the sorts of surprises that only Ireland can offer.

Ardmore

Ardmore
Author: Siobhán Lincoln
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2000
Genre: Ardmore (Ireland)
ISBN:

The Holy Well Tradition

The Holy Well Tradition
Author: Stiofán Ó Cadhla
Publisher: Four Courts Press
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2002
Genre: Fasts and feasts
ISBN:

It is estimated that there are up to 3000 holy wells in Ireland. The pattern or feast day of the local patron saint has been viewed as one of the most typical aspects of Irish culture and has served to define that culture as either primitive in a negative sense or traditional in a positive sense. The pattern in honour of St Declan of Ardmore, County Waterford, has been one of the most widely patronized in Munster and provides an opportunity to look at patterns in general through one particularly illustrative example.

The Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore

The Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore
Author: P. Power
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2023-08-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

In 'The Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore' by P. Power, readers are immersed in a richly detailed account of the remarkable life of the 7th-century Irish saint. The book is written in a fluid and engaging style that combines historical fact with elements of hagiography, offering a comprehensive insight into the spiritual and societal context of the time. Power's meticulous research and vivid storytelling transport readers to a world where miracles and divine intervention were common occurrences, making this a captivating read for those interested in religious history and medieval literature. The book provides a valuable glimpse into the cultural and religious landscape of early medieval Ireland, shedding light on the role of saints and monks in shaping the spiritual fabric of society. Through Power's narrative, readers gain a deeper understanding of the religious fervor and mystical beliefs that characterized the era, making 'The Life of St. Mochuda of Lismore' a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Waterford Harbour

Waterford Harbour
Author: Andrew Doherty
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2020-09-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750995947

Waterford harbour has centuries of tradition based on its extensive fishery and maritime trade. Steeped in history, customs and an enviable spirit, it was there that Andrew Doherty was born and raised amongst a treasure chest of stories spun by the fishermen, sailors and their families. As an adult he began to research these accounts and, to his surprise, found many were based on fact. In this book, Doherty will take you on a fascinating journey along the harbour, introduce you to some of its most important sites and people, the area's history, and some of its most fantastic tales. Dreaded press gangs who raided whole communities for crew, the search for buried gold and a ship seized by pirates, the horror of a German bombing of the rural idyll during the Second World War – on every page of this incredible account you will learn something of the maritime community of Waterford Harbour.

Act of Mercy

Act of Mercy
Author: Peter Tremayne
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2001-11-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0312268645

In 666 A.D., Fidelma of Cashel joins a group of pilgrims on a ship leaving Ireland for Spain. On the first night out, a pilgrim disappears, but was he washed overboard or murdered?