Description

Mayo Books Ireland is proud to present The History of Castlebar by Noel Campbell and John Healy as part of our comprehensive collection of regional titles.

Geographically located in the centre of County Mayo, Castlebar has been at the heart of the county’s affairs for centuries and has been the scene of major events in Irish history. From prehistory to the twenty-first century, The History of Castlebar tells the county capital’s story, and that of its inhabitants, through a series of glimpses into the past.

‘The History of Castlebar’ takes the reader through the town’s history in accessible chapters, each one dealing with a specific facet of the town’s history. Readers will be enthralled by the descriptions of the town’s early Castle, from which Castlebar gets its name. Castlebar sports clubs, businesses and street names, among many others interesting topics are dealt with in this wonderful book.