This is the story of a remarkable woman, Méinà Dunlevy. Born in Boston of Irish parents, she was reared in Dunquin. At nineteen she eloped and went to live on The Blaskets, where she worked as a nurse … [Read more...] about Méinà – The Blasket Nurse
West Kerry
The Western Island – The Great Blasket
Robin Flower was a regular visitor to the Great Blasket Island. He wrote about the colourful characters who lived there, as well as growing to appreciate the mysteries of the island where 'strange … [Read more...] about The Western Island – The Great Blasket
Tae Le Tae le Maidhc DainÃn Ó Sé
Maidhc DainÃn Ó Sé lived in Corca Dhuibhne. He wrote contemporary novels of the people and the places within his locality of West of Kerry. They are poignant yet the books have great humour. This … [Read more...] about Tae Le Tae le Maidhc DainÃn Ó Sé
Barefoot Scholars
Barefoot Scholars is a history of rural Ireland as experienced by the children of Castlegregory National School. The local history was compiled by Eithne Griffin. … [Read more...] about Barefoot Scholars