Description

A Thousand Years of Church Heritage in East Galway is an authoritative exploration of the remarkable Christian heritage preserved across East Galway. Written by distinguished archaeologist and art historian Peter Harbison, the book surveys forty-nine ecclesiastical sites spanning over a thousand years of Irish religious history, from the Early Christian period through the medieval era to the Celtic Revival of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Combining historical scholarship with accessible commentary, Harbison examines ancient monasteries, medieval churches, round towers, sculptured tombs, and some of Ireland’s finest collections of stained glass. Richly illustrated with colour photographs, maps, and detailed descriptions, the book highlights both famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures that reflect the evolution of Irish church architecture, craftsmanship, and religious life.

Ideal for historians, heritage enthusiasts, visitors, and anyone interested in Ireland’s ecclesiastical past, this beautifully produced volume serves as both an engaging history and a practical guide to one of the country’s most significant regions of Christian heritage.