The History of Sligo Town & County - Vols 1 &2.

Very rare hardback editions of Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the 1986 publications of The History of Sligo Town & County by Archdeacon O’Rourke. Published by Dodd’s Antiquarian Books, Sligo, in Co-operation with Dermot McDonagh of Heapstown. Archdeacon O'Rorke was a parish priest with a penchant for local history; his two volume History of Sligo is unsurpassed for the history of the county and the town, and mixes secular, religious and social history. Volume 1) - 516 pages with maps and 8 text illustrations. Volume 2) - 627 pages with maps and 23 illustrations. Volume 1 has chapters dedicated to District ofSligo, Carbury, Town of Sligo, The Fitzgeralds and Sligo, The O’Connors& Sligo, Sligo in the 17th Century, Confederate Efforts to Recover Sligo, The Cromwelluan Settlement of Sligo, Jacobites & Williamites, The treatment of Catholics, The Abbey, The Church of St. John, The Borough of Sligo, The Harbour of Sligo, Stirring Occurences, Streets & Houses, Coolera, Parish of Calry, Parish of Drumcliff. 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, Both volumes in excellent condition for their age. Ideal for Sligo Residents or Enthusiasts.