The Road to Abbeyshrule

These memories of a small rural community in the Irish Midlands tell us of life during the mid 20th century, a way of life different in many ways from now, somewhat slower, harder and more dangerous, but full of humour, intrigue, sadness and love. A life now lost in fact but recalled in vivid detail by the author who grew up in the heart of a community where his parents, neighbours and his special friend and mentor Old Tess the local Druidess, guided him through the pitfalls of early life and puberty. Their voices are heard again, their victories and failures, their stories, The Story of Ireland.