Ancient sweet Donoughmore chronicles the growth of an Irish rural district in Mid-Cork to the beginning of the twentieth century. Along this journey the archaeology, early Christian and medieval periods are explored; leading to a study of the religious and agrarian aspects; the Great Famine and development of education culminating in an examination of the economy and the land question. Donoughmore is an old and historic district with the richest storehouse of prehistoric monuments in Munster. Its early Christian church is synonymous with the patron saint Lachtin whose reliquary is one of the finest examples of 12th century metalwork in Ireland. Through a long period of settlement, a story of cultural identity and fortitude is unfolded relating to the people who inherited that landscape. Primary evidence never previously published gives the reader a direct and fascinating insight into the lives of people and transports them though a time tunnel of suspense and intrigue with some surprises.<\/p>\n
For example, a teacher who had to resign because of his part time position as clerk of the Petty Sessions; how three Ogham stones ended up in the National Museum of Ireland; the Holy Well that moved; a battle so brutal the location was called the Hill of Slaughter; how a man lost three infants and his wife in their efforts for emigrate; how some poor creatures in desperation during the Famine stripped their clothing to pawn for food; the farmer who spent four years in Mountjoy Jail and strove to prove his innocence; an emigrant who befriended author Mark Twain; and how ten parish schools emerged by 1824. An ordinary rural parish, ordinary people, now brought to life and not forgotten.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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