Description

Lismore has, without doubt, a fascinating history, and is widely regarded as Waterford s most historic town. From the foundation of St Carthage s monastery in AD 636, it has become a ducal appendage, the home of Sir Walter Raleigh, and even became Ireland s Tidiest Town along the way.

These days it is a self-confident, vibrant place and in this diverse collection of rare archive images the author captures the development of that identity. He takes us through the changes in Lismore s industry, transport and schools as well as recording its sporting achievements, art in the parish and, of course, its inhabitants, producing a timeless volume that will enthral all those who know and love the area.