Four Roads to Dublin
The History of Rathmines, Ranelagh and Leeson Street

By Deirdre Kelly


Four Roads to Dublin
Online price: £12.99
Paperback, 256 pages
Published: 24th July 2001

Category: History and the Past, Travel


A detailed and illuminating account of Dublin's most important eighteenth-century and Victorian southside suburbs, examining their rich layers of history, their growth and development, special features, famous inhabitants. The author lived in this area all her life and spent her time delving into old maps and records- and often preventing the destruction of beautiful features of the streetscape. The book is illustrated throughout with maps, photos and drawings.

Few could surpass the enlightened and informed passion of Deirdre Kelly, writer and environmental campaigner ... It's a very interesting book indeed, even for anyone who doesn't have a particular connection with the area ... All kinds of historical titbits are mentioned, a deluge of information which holds your interest to the last page ... Deirdre Kelly, in her loving scholarship, produced a real classic that deserves to live on.' - Books Ireland

Four Roads to Dublin will open your eyes to a whole new world you never knew existed ... The research is meticulous and the story is told with the warmth and affection of a woman who has lived there. It's for Dublin people who love Dublin.' - Sunday World (Eire)



Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 256 pages
ISBN: 9780862787028
Format: 234mm x 156mm

BIC Code: HBJD1, WQH, WTM
BISAC Code:  HIS018000, TRV009100
Imprint: O'Brien Press


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