Cork Genealogical Society

"Bishopstown, Wilton & Glasheen" by Richard Henchion The first book written about the three western suburbs of Cork that tells their story from early days to modern times. £15 Irish available from the author at 15 Wilton Lawn, Glasheen road, Cork, Rep. of Ireland See book page for more details "The Land of the Finest Drop" by Richard Henchion His new book is called "East to Mahon" and is available from the author. Author will speak at out April meeting Title of the talk is "The Fishermen of Blackrock"

 

Bishopstown, Wilton & Glasheen the first book written about the three western suburbs of Cork that tells their story from early days to modern times by Richard Henchion (A Frequent contributor to radio talks on local history and author of "the Gallant Lough Rovers". The Gravestone inscriptions of the Cathedral Cemetary of Cloyne, Co Cork and numerous articles in the Journal of the Cork Historical & Archaeological Society) The Story is Told under the following headings: Agriculture, Archaeology, Boundries, Chruches, Colleges, Commerce Farmers, Farm labourers, Geology, Hospitals, Housing Estates, Markets Gardens, Personalities, Place Names, Public Houses, Roads, Shops, Sport, The War of Independance Etc. The Book is enhanced with maps of each town land, illustrations, an index and over 200 pages of text. Now Available from:- 15 Wilton Lawn, Glasheen Road, Cork, Rep Of Ireland. Caplice's Quick Pick, Curraheen Road, Cork J.R. Porter, Wilton shopping Centre, Cork J.R. Porter, Douglas Court Shopping Centre, Cork Liam Ruiseal, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, Mercier Bookshop, French Church Street, Cork

"Tracing Your Cork Ancestors" written by Tony McCarthy and Tim Cadogan (Both Members) has been published by Flyleaf Press. A must for anyone researching in Cork or anyone traveling to Ireland. Click on the logo for more details e-mail Jim Ryan at Flyleaf press The book is also available from Irish Roots, Belgrave Publishing, Belgrave Avenue, Cork, Rep. of Ireland. Their website is Irish Roots magazine

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