Description

Amongst Our Own – The Inniskeas documents the history of the people of the Inishkea Islands, off the coast of County Mayo, and the profound changes that followed their migration to the mainland during the early 1930s. Tomás Bán O’Raghallaigh traces the lives of approximately fifty island families who left their ancestral homes to settle mainly in Kilmore Erris, preserving a unique chapter of Irish social history.

Drawing on family records, local history, and community memories, the author explores the origins of the island families, their deep connection to the Inishkeas over generations, and the circumstances that led to their relocation. The book also examines earlier patterns of emigration, including the Tuke Assisted Emigration Scheme and later migration to Britain and North America, while highlighting how descendants have maintained strong ties to their island heritage.

Rich in local history and genealogy, this carefully researched volume is an important record of a disappearing way of life. It is an essential read for anyone interested in County Mayo, the Inishkea Islands, Irish migration, genealogy, and community history.