Description

Very Rare!

Book inscribed and signed.

First Edition - Hardcover, 584 pages.

Excellent condition, new book, no signs of usage. Published : 2000
by Mainchín Seoighe with the support of Ballyhoura Development Ltd.

From Bruree to Corcomohide covers a district comprising two ancient tuatha, or petty kindoms, Bru Ri and Corca Muichead, in South Co.Limerick, each with very interesting, but somewhat contrasting, histories, one tuath coming under Norman influence, the other surviving as a kind of Gaelic petty kingdom down to the Cromwellian period. The book tells the story of the combined area from prehistoric times down to the present day. In it we meet druids and saints; the kings of Bruree and the O Donovan chiefs; the Norman de Lacys; the Cromwellian Planters, the landed gentry – Langtons, Hardings, Conyerses, Sheltons, Drews; the Gaelic poets of the Maigue, the Whiteboys and their mysterious leader, Cusse.

Mainchin Seoighe is a retired member of the staff of Limerick County Council, and lives in Tankardstown, parish of Kilmallock. Is the author of several books in Irish and English, and has contributed innumerable articles, on a wide variety of subjects, to various newspapers and journals. Has been contributing a weekly column to the Limerick Leader since 1944. Much involved in Irish language activities. Some of his early writings published under the English form of his name, Mannix Joyce. Is honorary curator of the De Valera Museum in Bruree, and organising secretary of Scoil na Seoigheach – The Joyce Brothers School, which is held annually in Kilfinane. Was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the National University of Ireland in 1990.

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