Next Parish America

Goleen Past and Present

 

Next Parish America

Goleen Past and Present

 

is a compilation of articles about Goleen parish over its long history. From Bronze Age copper mines and field monuments, through the hard times of the 19th and early 20th century to the affluent, but depopulated 21st century, Goleen Parish ‘with water on three sides and looking east’ has remained throughout a close, thriving community.  This book chronicles aspects of life at the end of the Mizen Peninsula, the most south-westerly point of Ireland.

 

Compiled and edited by Denis Downey on behalf of Goleen and District Community Council

 

Next Parish America

Goleen Past and Present

200 pages illustrated with full colour and black and white photographs  Price:€15

 

 

Order your copies now from Denis Downey, Carrigmanus, Goleen West Cork   +353 ( 0)28-35253/ 35225 or from Sue Hill suehill@eircom.net

 

Please send your name, address and telephone number with a cheque/PO (only within the Republic of Ireland) or your credit card number and expiry date.

 

Next Parish America Goleen Past and Present   €15 per copy + P&P €3.00  (Europe) or €4.50 (USA)

 

 

Also available in bookshops, shops and other outlets in West Cork, Easons, Patrick’s Street, Cork and online at  Harpercraft, www.emara.com/craftshop

 

BOOK LAUNCH

The launch in the Harbour View Hotel, Schull  on November 9th  was most successful.  Almost 200 Goleen parishioners and friends enjoyed the evening.  There was an introduction by the MC, Connie O’Driscoll,  speeches by  Paul O’Sullivan, Chairman, Goleen & District Community Council, Carol Gilbert, Southern Star, on behalf of the printers Inspire and Denis Downey before the book was launched by P. J. Sheehan, T.D.  This was followed by refreshments and dancing to the music of Vincent Crowley until 3 am.  Book sales soared and Denis had a busy night signing copies.  The book has been very well received and is selling well.  There are only 2000 copies so make sure you get your order in for Christmas!