On The Banks of the Dodder - Rathgar & Churchtown: An Illustrated History

Take a trip along the Dodder and see the two suburbs, Rathgar and Churchtown, nestling on opposite banks. Their evolution gives a unique view on the development of Dublin and Ireland through the centuries: from fields and farms to the densely-populated, busy suburbs of the 21st century.

About the author

Ged Walsh has had a lifelong interest in local history, particularly that of the Rathgar/Churchtown area where he lives. A member of the Old Dublin Society since 1970 and of the Rathmines, Ranelagh and Rathgar Historical Society since its foundation in 1996, he has given talks on various topics to several Local History Societies and Active Retirement Associations, mainly in South County Dublin. Ged earned a Diploma in Local History from Maynooth University in 2008.

Summary

Take a trip along the Dodder and see the two suburbs, Rathgar and Churchtown, nestling on opposite banks. Their evolution gives a unique view on the development of Dublin and Ireland through the centuries: from fields and farms to the densely-populated, busy suburbs of the 21st century.

Product details

• Authors: Ged Walsh
• Assisted by: Michael O'Brien (Illustration)
• Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781788492706
• ISBN: 978-1-78849-270-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 255 mm x 196 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 836 g
• Illustrations: 1 Index; 5 Maps; 150 Halftones, color
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories