The complicated history of the Earls of Desmond has been deciphered into a readable format. Superbly researched and written, Gerald O’Carroll’s work is a resource of excellence for students of medieval Ireland.
The Earls of Desmond are inextricably linked to the history of West Limerick and North Kerry. The author has included an extensive family tree. This traces the roots of the family from Gerald Poet Earl of Desmond 1398 to their descendants the McCarthy Mór family in 16th Century.
The book tells the story of a family full of intrigue and mystery. The sub title of the book is The Rise and Fall of a Munster Lordship.