Rare 1st Edition - History of Sligo Town & County

Very rare 1st Edition hardback of Volume 2 of the 1890 publication of The History of Sligo Town & County by Archdeacon O’Rourke. Published by James Duffy & Co Dublin. Archdeacon O'Rorke was a parish priest with a penchant for local history; his History of Sligo is unsurpassed for the history of the county and the town, and mixes secular, religious and social history. Volume 2) contains - 627 pages and 23 illustrations. (See photos for detailed contents). Volume 2 has chapters on Cooldruman & Lissadell, Ahamlish,,Leyney, Killoran, Kilvarnet, Achonry, Kilmacteige, Corran, Emlaghfad,, Kilmorgan,Buninadden, Keash,Tirerrill, Riverstown, Gervagh, Aghanagj, Killerry, Ballysadare, Coolavin,Tireragh, Skreen, Dromard, Templeboy,Kilmacshakfan, Easky, Kilglass, Castleconor, Ideal for Sligo Residents or Enthusiasts. It remains a work of fascination for anyone with connections to Sligo’s. This copy shows some effects of its age and is priced accordingly, but still remains a valued find.