The Little Book of Ranelagh
Published on 7. August 2017
144 pages
978-0-7509-8512-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Little Book of Ranelagh is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this Dublin suburb. Here you will find out about Ranelagh's rural past, its sporting heritage, its arts and culture, its schools and churches, shops and industries, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ranelagh and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Illustrations
25 Illustrations, black and white
File size
4,76 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-8512-3 (9780750985123)
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Maurice Curtis
The Little Book of Ranelagh
Book
08/2017
The History Press Ltd
€28.50
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Person
MAURICE CURTIS holds a Ph.D in Modern Irish History andlecturse on History. He spent ten years as Assistant Manager/Book Buyer for the Veritas chain of bookshops in Ireland. He is involved with the Dublin Book Festival and works part-time as a tour guide in Dublin. His numerous books have been reviewed in Irish national and local press.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Early History - The Massacre of Cullenswood and the Bloody Fields
- 2. The Village of Ranelagh and the Triangle
- 3. The Forgotten Village of Cullenswood - Beechwood to Sandford
- 4. From the Heart of the Revolution to Dunville Village
- 5. Looking to the Stars - Ranelagh Road and Dartmouth
- 6. Old Mount Pleasant, the Square and Hell's Kitchen
- 7. 'Through the Barrier Please!' - Waterways, Tramways and Transport
- 8. The Devil's Kick - Churches and Schools
- 9. Parks, Pundits and Sport
- 10. From the Parlour to Pinocchio - Food Glorious Food
- 11. 'Drink! Drink! Drink! To eyes that are bright .'
- 12. Stop the Lights! - Still More Luminaries
- Further Reading
