Description

Step back to the 1830s and see County Mayo through the eyes of Ireland’s greatest topographical scholars. Ordnance Survey Letters Mayo, primarily written by John O’Donovan during the groundbreaking first mapping of Ireland, offers an unparalleled historical look at the towns, townlands, and antiquities of the county.

Traveling on foot through every corner of Mayo, O’Donovan recorded the living oral traditions, ancient Irish placenames, archaeological ruins, and local family lineages before they were forever changed by the Great Famine. This compiled volume acts as a time capsule, preserving the authentic folklore, saintly traditions, and historical battles connected to the Mayo landscape.

An absolute must-have for:

• Mayo Genealogists: Trace early records and variant family names across the county’s baronies.

• Local Historians: Discover the raw, unedited descriptions of Mayo’s castles, abbeys, and holy wells.

• Collector’s Edition: A landmark piece of Irish heritage preservation that anchors any serious library.