The Little Book of Mayo

By Eamonn Henry

Book Overview

Did you know?

The Westport-Achill railway line has the dubious distinction of fulfilling the seventeenth-century poet and mystic Brian Rua Cearbh in's prediction that its first and last trains would carry dead bodies.Bellacorick boasts a musical bridge, designed by cartographer and civil engineer William Bald in 1820. Each parapet slab emits a different musical note when struck with a stone.

Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this compendium of fascinating, strange and entertaining facts takes the reader on a journey through County Mayo and its vibrant past.

Here you will find out about Mayo's natural history, its myths and legends, its proud sporting heritage - particularly its long-running quest for Sam - and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women.

A reliable reference and a quirky guide, The Little Book of Mayo can be dipped into time and again to reveal something new about the people, heritage and secrets of this ancient county.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750999470
• ISBN13: 9780750999472
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Thp Ireland
• Length: 144 Pages