The Little Book of Mayo

Description

The Little Book of Mayo is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Mayo. Here you will find out about Mayo’s natural history, its myth and legend, its proud sporting heritage – particularly its long-running quest for Sam – and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Mayo 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 the secrets of this ancient county. Fascinating facts about Mayo, new in paperback

Eamonn Henry is a former teacher who has spent a considerable amount of time researching the history and traditions of Mayo. For a number of years I edited the magazine section of mayo-ireland.ie, the most popular and comprehensive website in Connacht. He is the owner of mayogodhelpus.com, a general affairs site which is aimed at the ex-pat Mayo community.