The little book of Dundrum
By: Hugh Oram
Publisher: The History Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Stroud
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780750962865; 9781845888466
Subjects: Civilization; Reference; Social History; Miscellanea; Essays; HISTORY; History
Description: The Little Book of Dundrum is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about one of Dublin's most important suburbs. Here you will find out about Dundrum's myth and legend, its proud sporting heritage, its castles and great houses and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Dundrum and its vibrant past. 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 th.
Table of contents: title: Cover; Title; Acknowledgements; Contents; 1. Timeline; 2. Buildings; 3. Churches; 4. Crime and Mayhem; 5. Houses and Mansions; 6. Natural History; 7. Pubs, Restaurants and Leisure; 8. Well-Known Residents; 9. Schools; 10. Shopping; 11. Sport; 12. Transport; 13. Work; Further Reading; Copyright.