Rural Ireland Brought Vividly Back To Life
Through more than 200 colourised photographs, Michael B. Barry and John O'Byrne capture the work, humour and endurance of Irish farm life. It is both a handsome visual record and a warm tribute to the families and communities shaped by the land.
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The Irish Farm In Colour
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Rural Ireland Brought Vividly Back To Life
Through more than 200 colourised photographs, Michael B. Barry and John O'Byrne capture the work, humour and endurance of Irish farm life. It is both a handsome visual record and a warm tribute to the families and communities shaped by the land.
- Book Synopsis
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Ideal for readers who:
- Are drawn to Irish social history told through ordinary working lives.
- Like pictorial books that preserve vanished routines, labour and landscapes.
- Would enjoy colourised photographs of farms, families and rural communities.
- Prefer nostalgic, giftable non-fiction with warmth and substance.
For generations the Irish farm has been a way of life, anchoring communities, shaping traditions and instilling values passed down through the furrows of time. Rooted in fertile soil and a favourable climate, Ireland's farming heritage runs deep, tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring bond between farmers and the land.
In this richly illustrated book, the bestselling duo of Michael B. Barry and John O'Byrne bring the story of the Irish farm vividly to life, from the late nineteenth century to the close of the twentieth. Through over 200 colourised photographs, the book captures the hardship and the humour, and the toil and the togetherness of life on the land.
A heartfelt celebration of the Irish countryside and those who shaped it is a tribute to the fields, the families and the fierce resilience at the heart of rural Ireland.
- About The Author
- Michael B. Barry is a historian and author of many books. John O'Byrne is a professional photographer and colouriser, specialising in colourising military scenes from the early twentieth century. Their first collaboration, The Irish Civil War in Colour, was a bestseller and nominated for Best Irish-Published Book of the Year at the 2022 An Post Irish Book Awards.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781804583135
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Gill Books, (09 October 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Weight
- 1315 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 277 x 219 mm
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