Discover the stories behind Croagh Patrick and the islands of Clew Bay.
Croagh Patrick and the Islands of Clew Bay: A Guide to the Edge of Europe brings together the history, folklore, people and landscapes of one of the most distinctive parts of the west of Ireland — from stories of The Pirate Queen Granuaile, John Lennon’s Island of Dorinish and the King of the Hippies to the search for gold on Croagh Patrick, Armada shipwrecks and the hidden stories of the bay’s islands.
- Stories and history from Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay
- The named islands of Clew Bay explored in detail
- Folklore, shipwrecks, pilgrimage and local history
- Signed directly by the author
Signed copy: €18 + postage.
Press Review
From the Pirate Queen to John Lennon
Clew Bay is a landscape of extraordinary stories. Clare Island was home to Granuaile, the Pirate Queen. Dorinish became associated with John Lennon and later with Sid Rawle’s island commune. Beneath the waters of the bay lie dozens of shipwrecks, while Croagh Patrick dominates the landscape with centuries of pilgrimage, folklore and history.
Croagh Patrick and the Islands of Clew Bay: A Guide to the Edge of Europe brings these stories together and explores the named islands of Clew Bay, their history, geography and people, alongside the remarkable landscape surrounding the Reek.
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