Description

Aghaidh Achadh Mór – The Face of Aghamore is a carefully reproduced edition of the original 1991 local history publication that documents the rich heritage of the parish of Aghamore in East Mayo. Reissued by Clachan Reproductions, the book preserves a remarkable collection of essays written by local historians and researchers, ensuring that this valuable record of community history remains available to new generations of readers.

The volume covers a wide range of topics, including Stone Age archaeology, family history, hedge schools, townland surveys, local folklore, the Civil War, and the parish’s association with the celebrated Irish harper Turlough O’Carolan. Drawing on archival research and local knowledge, the contributors paint a vivid picture of the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Aghamore over the centuries. The essays demonstrate how the area’s landscape, heritage, and community continue to preserve the stories of generations past.

Rich in historical detail and local insight, Aghaidh Achadh Mór – The Face of Aghamore is an excellent resource for historians, genealogists, students, and anyone with ancestral connections to East Mayo. More than simply a local history, it is a celebration of community memory and an enduring tribute to the people who have shaped the parish’s unique identity.