Explore the majesty of the Emerald Isle with this detailed guide to the counties of Ireland. From the rugged coastline of Donegal to the lush hills of Wicklow, Patrick Weston Joyce brings each region to life with his vivid descriptions and fascinating historical insights. This classic work is an essential resource for anyone interested in Irish culture, history, or geography. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the geography and history of Ireland, with detailed information about the nation's counties, towns, cities, islands, and other noteworthy landmarks. Written by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Catholic teaching congregation that played an important role in the development of Irish education, this book offers a unique perspective on Irish culture and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An Historical Geography of Ireland offers students a comprehensive reassessment of the evolution of society and economy in Ireland, presenting an informed account of how that past illuminates the present. In this volume distinguished scholars synthesize recent research in Irish historical geography and economic history and present it in an explicit theoretical framework. Starting from the ninth century and continuing to the present it examines both the internal and external forces that have shaped Ireland. Comprehensive historical geography of Ireland in one volume Covers the Irish diaspora, especially to the US Starts from the ninth century and continues to the present day Places Ireland in its international context

Reproductions of county maps published in 1710, with the English and Irish names for each county, the origin of the county name, the baronies, and common surnames in the county.