The Little Book of Stillorgan
Author | : Hugh Oram |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 2017-10-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780750986274 |
ISBN-13 | : 0750986271 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Little Book of Stillorgan is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this vibrant suburb of Dublin. This book takes the reader on a journey through Stillorgan and its vibrant past. Here you will discover Stillorgan's rural past, its famous sons and daughters, its churches, pubs, shops and schools, its industries and sporting heritage and its natural history. You will also glimpse a darker side to Stillorgan with a look at crime and unrest in the district. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.