Leitrim-Roscommon

Barry In lieu of a reply from Paul, here's what I know.... It stands for Heart of Ireland by Rev. Patrick A. Sharkey, published 1927 and out-of-print. It's not online in full - only a couple of chapters (now 3 due to Paul's efforts!). See the thread at http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/bbs/viewtopic....

I received this book last week and must say how impressed I am at the level of detail and the professionalism of the presentation. It's expensive to get it shipped over from the US but well worth it, in my opinion

Paul - this is incredibly good of you!!! Thank you so much. I'll print it off and have a read of it now.... If there's anything I can do for you please ask!

Thanks for your replies, Mike and Paul and Happy New Year to all! Yes, I've had a look and seen that there are two of the chapters available online (Ch5 from p59-69 and Ch30 from p362 -386)at the following address: http://www.killaraghtgraveyard.com/the_heart_of_ireland.html The site owner says he'l...

In support of "Murph's" comments, I would nominate The Put The Flag a-Flyin' as the most significant book about Roscommon since Fr. Sharkey's The Heart of Ireland. I know of no other county where the history of the 'Troubles' has been documented in such detail. Almost half the book consis...

This is great news - I'm glad I stopped by the site - found my Grandfather in the index and have ordered the book - can't wait to get it - well done, Kathleen!

I don't believe I am connected directly, but for others who may read this in the future.... My Grandfather was Michael Joseph Fallon, born about 1893 in the townland of Kitrustan, between Strokestown and Elphin. He was married to Kate Kelly, sister of Michael and, I think, John. He originally owned ...