All the Way by The Grand Canal by Jo Kerrigan Hardcover Book

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Stretching from Dublin through the Midlands and west to the Shannon, the Grand Canal is a stunning feat of eighteenth century engineering. Step back in time to discover quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures, as well as elegant bridges and the wildflowers and animals that live there.

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Stretching from Dublin right through the Midlands and west to the mighty Shannon, the Grand Canal was a stunning feat of engineering in the eighteenth century, vital for Ireland's trade and industry.Over two centuries later, the canal has a new life as a walking and cycling trail. Visitors can step back in time, enjoying the peace and quiet of yesteryear while discovering quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures.Jo Kerrigan examines the history, life and lore of the waterway over the centuries, while master photographer Richard Mills offers gorgeous images of its elegant locks and bridges, and the wildflowers, animals and birds found along its leafy banks.

Author Biography

Jo Kerrigan grew up amid the wild beauties of West Cork; after working in the UK as writer, academic and journalist, she returned home to the place she loved best. She now writes regularly for a range of publications, including The Irish Examiner and the Evening Echo as well as international magazines, and operates a very popular online weblog.Richard Mills, born in Provence, moved to West Cork at the age of 16. Since then he has combined the career of press photographer with The Irish Examiner and Evening Echo, with that of keen wildlife photographer, garnering many national and international awards and seeing his images published across the world. He has also been the subject of a TV programme by the wildlife film maker, Eamon de Buitlear.

Table of Contents

Introduction page 9A Brief History of the Canal 17Ch I All Around the City 23Ch II Griffith Bridge to Lucan 43Ch III Lucan to Sallins 61Ch IV Sallins to Robertstown 77Ch V The Barrow Line: Lowtown to Athy 93Ch VI Robertstown to Edenderry 119Ch VII Edenderry to Tullamore 137Ch VIII Tullamore to Turraun 157Ch IX Turraun to Shannon Harbour 171Index of Places 190

Review

I would urge you to pick up a copy … a fantastic book  -- Eoin Beatty - KFM's Kildare Todaya very useful and readable guide -- John Bowman * RTE Radio 1's Bowman on Sunday *While you don't need to be on the water to enjoy this book, it certainly evokes the lap of water and the sounds of nature … This book is a charming mix of travelogue and history, and a deserves its place in the car-boot library if ever your travels take you near the route of the Grand Canal 

Details ISBN1788493435 Author Richard Mills Pages 192 Year 2023 ISBN-10 1788493435 ISBN-13 9781788493437 Format Hardcover Photographer Richard Mills Place of Publication Dublin Country of Publication Ireland Illustrations 115 Halftones, color; 10 Maps Publication Date 2023-05-08 UK Release Date 2023-05-08 Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd DEWEY 386.4809415 Audience General Imprint O'Brien Press Ltd We've got this

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