Description

This engaging and wide-ranging account of the development of the Irish town, Newmarket-on-Fergus (Cora Chaitl¡n), chronicles its social, religious, geographical, political, and economic history from earliest times to the late twentieth century. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including the Annals of the Four Masters, the Inchiquin Manuscripts, Griffith's Valuation, headstone inscriptions, census returns, and newspaper reports, the author paints a vivid picture of life in this corner of County Clare. The volume is illustrated throughout with a diverse collection of photographs and documents that make this history both enlightening and enjoyable. Beautifully illustrated throughout.