Stretching from Dublin through the Midlands and west to the Shannon, the Grand Canal is a stunning feat of eighteenth century engineering. Step back in time to discover quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures, as well as elegant bridges and the wildflowers and animals that live there.
Stretching from Dublin through the Midlands and west to the Shannon, the Grand Canal is a stunning feat of eighteenth century engineering. Step back in time to discover quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures, as well as elegant bridges and the wildflowers and animals that live there.
Jo Kerrigan grew up amid the wild beauties of West Cork; after working in the UK as writer, academic and journalist, she returned home to the place she loved best. She now writes regularly for a range of publications, including The Irish Examiner and the Evening Echo as well as international magazines, and operates a very popular online weblog.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction page 9 A Brief History of the Canal 17 Ch I All Around the City 23 Ch II Griffith Bridge to Lucan 43 Ch III Lucan to Sallins 61 Ch IV Sallins to Robertstown 77 Ch V The Barrow Line: Lowtown to Athy 93 Ch VI Robertstown to Edenderry 119 Ch VII Edenderry to Tullamore 137 Ch VIII Tullamore to Turraun 157 Ch IX Turraun to Shannon Harbour 171 Index of Places 190
Introduction page 9 A Brief History of the Canal 17 Ch I All Around the City 23 Ch II Griffith Bridge to Lucan 43 Ch III Lucan to Sallins 61 Ch IV Sallins to Robertstown 77 Ch V The Barrow Line: Lowtown to Athy 93 Ch VI Robertstown to Edenderry 119 Ch VII Edenderry to Tullamore 137 Ch VIII Tullamore to Turraun 157 Ch IX Turraun to Shannon Harbour 171 Index of Places 190
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