‘Ghosts of Old Dún Laoghaire’ is the title of a new book, recently published by Roscommon-born Breasal Ó Caollaí.
The book gives an account of people who have lived in the port town from King Laoghaire (in whose honour the town is named) to Ronnie Drew (a native of the town).
Patrick Moran, the North Roscommon man who was executed in 1920 by the British authorities, for a crime he did not commit, gets pride of place in the new book. The leading humanitarian Roger Casement, who was executed for his involvement in attempting to land guns for the 1916 Rising, also features.
The new book is selling for €20 per copy and has 160 pages. Copies are now available and can be ordered via email (eblanaclub@gmail.com) or phone (086-074540), or bought directly from all good newsagents.
