Author: O'Callaghan, Sean
Number Of Pages: 172
Release Date: 01-10-1992
Details: Down by the Glenside is the story of a young boy growing up on a small farm in rural Ireland, of his family’s background in the Nationalist Movement going back to 1798, of the tales by his grandfather, an old Fenian, which left a lasting impression on his young mind and of his father’s involvement in the IRA However, Down by the Glenside has its lighter moments, as the author tells of going barefoot to national school, of his visit to ‘the grand Protestant house in Montenotte where his mother once worked as a maid, of the American wakes for departing emigrants, of the ‘hops’ in the village hail, of the crossroad dancing, the hurling and bowling, the hunting and the shooting. The author also recalls holy wells and ‘patterns’, fairs and holidays, ‘Station Masses’ and retreats, as well as stories of ghosts and fairies told at fireside gatherings on winter nights.
EAN: 9781856350044
Languages: English
Binding: Paperback
Item Condition: UsedLikeNew