Vanishing Ireland
Warm, funny, touching, sometimes desperately sad. A genuine treasure, this social history of the Irish character in his (or her) twilight years is full of stunning photographs and fascinating profiles. --The DublinerWritten with sympathy, understanding and gentle humour ... containing photographs brimful of character. --Sunday Independent - Charles LysaghtOne of the most outstanding books to be published in 2006 - we cannot recommend it highly enough.  Essential reading for young and old alike and the importance and  value of this book will undoubtedly increase in years to come. --The Western PeopleA book of the year - any year - a timeless masterpiece by two skilful professionals. One word of advice, buy it, read it but do not lend this book to anyone for you will never get it back.  --The Carlow NationalistBy turns, beautiful, humorous and moving, Vanishing Ireland depicts life  in contemporary rural Ireland in finer and fuller detail than any statistical analysis, opinion poll or economic survey ever could.  --The Mayo Advertiser"A valuable and beautiful record of an Ireland that is rapidly disappearing . . .Wonderful."  —Metro