Wild Atlantic Women : Walking Ireland's West Coast

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At a crossroads in her life, Gr�inne Lyons set out to travel Ireland's west coast on foot. She set a simple intention: to walk in the footsteps of eleven pioneering Irish women deeply rooted in this coastal landscape and explore their lives and work along the way. As a Londoner born to Irish parents, she also sought answers in her own identity. As Gr�inne heads north from Cape Clear Island where her great-grandmother was a lacemaker, she considers Ellen Hutchins, Maude Delap, Edna O'Brien, Granuaile and Queen Maeve among others from her unique perspective. Their homes - in places that are famously wild and remote - are transformed into sites of hope,�purpose, opportunity and inspiration. Walking through this history, her journey reveals unexpected insight into emigrant identity, travelling alone, femininity and the trappings of an `ideal' life. Against the backdrop and power of this great ocean,�Wild Atlantic Women�will inspire the twenty-first-century reader and walker to keep going, regardless of the path.


Book ISBN: 9781848409286
Book Author: Grainne Lyons
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: New Island Books
Book Publisher New Island Books
Book Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 20cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-09-02 00:00:00 +0100
Book Pagination: 248 pages
Book Weight: 238g

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Barbara Howard
Excellent service from this small independent bookshop

As soon as I saw this title I knew this book was for me. I was on holiday when I ordered but the book was waiting for me when I arrived home. Needless to say I'm unable to review the book itself (it arrived in perfect condition) as I haven't started reading it yet. I bought another book in person from this delightful shop a few days earlier.

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Kathleen M
Wonderful adventure in Ireland

Loved learning about various Irish women, the areas in Ireland they lived and the author’s personal history and thoughts.

At a crossroads in her life, Gr�inne Lyons set out to travel Ireland's west coast on foot. She set a simple intention: to walk in the footsteps of eleven pioneering Irish women deeply rooted in this coastal landscape and explore their lives and work along the way. As a Londoner born to Irish parents, she also sought answers in her own identity. As Gr�inne heads north from Cape Clear Island where her great-grandmother was a lacemaker, she considers Ellen Hutchins, Maude Delap, Edna O'Brien, Granuaile and Queen Maeve among others from her unique perspective. Their homes - in places that are famously wild and remote - are transformed into sites of hope,�purpose, opportunity and inspiration. Walking through this history, her journey reveals unexpected insight into emigrant identity, travelling alone, femininity and the trappings of an `ideal' life. Against the backdrop and power of this great ocean,�Wild Atlantic Women�will inspire the twenty-first-century reader and walker to keep going, regardless of the path.

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