Reading Ireland Through What It Left Behind
Deirdre O'Neill turns neglected places and half-seen remnants into a richer history of Irish life. The book's appeal lies in how it makes ordinary surroundings newly meaningful, making it especially rewarding for readers interested in memory, heritage and the stories hidden in the landscape.
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Remnants Of Our Past
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Reading Ireland Through What It Left Behind
Deirdre O'Neill turns neglected places and half-seen remnants into a richer history of Irish life. The book's appeal lies in how it makes ordinary surroundings newly meaningful, making it especially rewarding for readers interested in memory, heritage and the stories hidden in the landscape.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Are fascinated by Irish history hidden in everyday places and overlooked details.
- Enjoy books that teach you how to read traces, objects and landscapes differently.
- Would like to explore Ireland through forgotten remnants, customs and inherited memory.
- Prefer accessible non-fiction that feels curious, reflective and quietly illuminating.
We walk past remnants of our past every day without noticing.
Our ancestors left echoes of themselves all around us, if we only know where to look and how to interpret the signs.
These remnants lie all over Ireland, telling us of the lives they once touched.
Understanding their story roots our knowledge in the foundations of our society and the customs that have shaped the Irish people over centuries.
Remnants of Our Past tells the story of Irish people, their memories preserved in these forgotten places.
What is now a cold hearth in a collapsing fireplace was once the warm centre where the family gathered and the fire was never allowed to go out.
The tranquil parks in our villages were once bustling fair greens, echoing with the bellowing of livestock and the howls of faction fighters.
- About The Author
- Deirdre O'Neill created the Remnants of Our Past project, using social media to give a voice to our past ancestors, sharing their stories in Irish heritage, history, arts and crafts. She is married with three children, and this is her first book.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804582473
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (09 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 747 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 240 x 170 mm
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