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Hardiman's History of Galway:
The History of  the Town and County of the Town of Galway

Special Bicentennial Edition ~ 1820-2020

This edition of James Hardiman’s (1782–1855) 'History of the Town and County of Galway' commemorates the bicentenary of its original publication in 1820. Hardiman's formative years were spent in Galway. He developed his interest in the history of the town through his work in the Public Records Office in Dublin . In his preface he states that his work enabled him “to investigate with greater accuracy the history and antiquities of this ancient and respectable town”. The book lists civic office holders and gives accounts of the county’s ecclesiastical foundations, charities and schools. His description of early nineteenth century Galway has proved to be of invaluable significance to later historians. His reports for the Commissioners have acquired a particular significance as many of the original documents were destroyed in the destruction of the Public Record Office in 1922 during the Irish Civil War.

New paperback edition now available due to popular demand.


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Five Famous Dogs of Ireland

By Maureen Donnelly, Booklet, 28 Pages

These stories are of course about dogs – famous dogs set in various historical periods and cultural settings. They include the heroic period of Cu Chulainn, Finn Macool in North Antrim and the famous leap of Bran in Limavady. Taking us to more recent times they tell the tales of Master McGrath, three times winner of the Waterloo cup and Dan Hyndman’s famous greyhound, celebrated in ballads and yarns. They are told with a sensitivity to historic context and the spirit of the period.

There are not many stories more popular with children than animal stories. 

It is often through such stories that children can explore their emotional life. These stories deal with courage and grief, devotion and loyalty, affection and fear, all through simple storylines a child can relate to.

 

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