Old Ireland in Colour, created by John Breslin and Sarah-Anne Buckley is a magnificent compilation of vintage images from around Ireland, vividly portraying Irish life in years gone by.
Today, I'm delighted to share this wonderful book with you. It was one of the top selling books in Ireland over the 2020 holiday period, and when you see its spectacular images, you'll fully understand why.
This lovely publication is now available in the United States, and to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, the publisher Merrion Press has graciously shared a copy with Irish American Mom, for one lucky reader to win.
But before I share details of this giveaway, let's first take a closer look at this Irish treasure.
Table of Contents
Life In Ireland Long Ago
Have you ever wondered what life was like for your ancestors in Ireland?
Have you ever held an old black and white family portrait or landscape photograph, and imagined it in color in your own mind's eye?
Have you ever truly imagined how the people of Ireland lived in years gone by?
If so, then you might truly enjoy this book. It boasts beautifully restored images of Old Ireland, that bring the lives of our forebears to life before our very eyes.
Old Ireland In Colour
Old Ireland in Colour celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the Irish through the colour restoration of stunning images of all walks of Irish life, and the Irish abroad, throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
From the chaos of the Civil War to the simple beauty of the islands, each image has been exquisitely transformed and every page is bursting with life.
Old Family Pictures As Inspiration
Old Ireland in Colour started in 2019 when John Breslin developed an interest in historic photo colourisation, enhancement and restoration through personal genealogical research.
He began to colorize old family photos - photos of his grandparents from Fanore in Co. Clare and Glenties in Co. Donegal. Using a combination of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology and his own historical research,
John moved from family photographs to photographs of Galway and Connemara, and then on to others taken across the island of Ireland in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. After a few months, the Old Ireland in Color project was born.
For this beautiful book, John has meticulously colorized a varied and fascinating selection of images, with breath-taking attention to detail and authenticity.
With photographs from all four provinces, and accompanied by fascinating captions by historian Sarah-Anne Buckley, Old Ireland in Color revitalizes scenes we thought we knew, and brings our past back to life before our eyes.
Vintage Images of Ireland
Let's take a look at some of these Irish cultural treasures.
The Dillons were a Norman family who initially received grants of land in Westmeath and who later acquired properties in neighbouring counties, including Roscommon and Galway.
A photograph by Mary Alice Young, inspired by Flemish art. Young was the eldest daughter of the Rt Hon. Sir F.E.W. Macnaghten, and in 1893 she married W.R. Young, the eldest son of the Rt Hon. John Young and the owner of Galgorm Castle near Ballymena.
Between 1890 and 1915, she took over a thousand photographs and is therefore one of the period's most prolific female photographers.
Pictured here are Nonnie, or Nannie, O'Donnell, Mary Rodgers, Kitty Conneely and Mrs Gill, all from the Claddagh, Galway City.
The women are wearing the Galway shawl, which was a heavy-weight shawl that became popular at the end of the nineteenth century.
Lady Hazel Lavery (née Martyn) (1880 -1935) dressed as Flora in Botticelli's painting The Spring.
Born in Chicago to a family of Irish descent, Lavery was an actress, painter and socialite. In 1909, she married Belfast-born John Lavery, who was twenty-four years her senior.
Her portrait by John featured on all Irish Series A banknotes from 1928 until 1976. From then until the adoption of the euro, her likeness was used as the watermark on all Irish banknotes.
Members of the Sheridan and O'Brien families from the Irish Travelling community at mealtime.
Linda O'Reilly (née Ward) was an American model who married Brendan O'Reilly, a presenter on Sports Stadium on RTÉ Television.
Pictured here on a photoshoot in Dublin, she swapped New York for Dublin's modelling scene, and this picture shows two local boys admiring her fashionable outfit.
This photograph depicts Mrs Bridget Flynn and five of her children - Francis (boy standing), Bridget (mother), Margaret (toddler), Philomena (girl standing), Norbert and Mary (seated).
The Riley family, from Bradford, England, were survivors of the Lusitania sinking.
Photographed here are parents Annie and Edward Riley and their 4-year-old twins, Sutcliffe and Ethel. Of the almost 2,000 persons aboard the Lusitania, 764 were saved.
Two young girls from the Blasket Islands, which were inhabited until 1953 by an Irish-speaking population.
At their height, the islands had 175 residents; there were twenty-two by 1953.
This photograph depicts members of the Sheridan and O'Brien families from the Irish Travelling community.
Sublichs is the Cant (a language spoken by the Travelling community) term for boys.
About The Authors
John Breslin is a Professor at NUI Galway, where he has taught engineering, computer science and entrepreneurship over a twenty-year period. He has written over 200 publications and co-authored two books.
Dr Sarah-Anne Buckley is a lecturer in History at NUI Galway and President of the Women's History Association of Ireland. She has published two monographs, four edited volumes and numerous articles. She is co-founder of the Irish Centre for the Histories of Labour and Class.
Bringing Yesteryear To Life
This book brings yesteryear to life.
It's a perfect gift for anyone who loves Ireland, but for older generations it may evoke childhood memories. These images are a great way to take a little trip down memory lane. You'll find many great topics for "do you remember" chats.
I received a copy of this book as a gift for Christmas. I found the pictures to be poignant and evocative. Each image is matched with just enough text to enlighten the reader, perfectly elaborating each topic.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who has Irish roots, grew up in Ireland, or those who simply have a deep interest in Irish culture and life.
The photos have been digitized and colorized with great skill, making them look like they were taken yesterday. They take you on a journey into the past, traveling through all four provinces of Ireland.
A decade or so ago I recall seeing vintage images with added color. The results were not good, with unrealistic results. This is definitely not the case with this book. The color palate achieved is very realistic, and each shot portrays the humanity and simplicity of Irish life in years gone by.
Where To Purchase Old Ireland In Colour
Old Ireland in Colour is published by Merrion Press and is now for sale in the United States.
It is available through Amazon.
There are many reviews included on the Amazon page, with delighted customers sharing how impressed they are with this work. This book makes a perfect Irish gift.
You can follow Old Ireland in Colour on Instagram, where they share many of these amazing photographs.
They also have a Facebook page which you may like to follow.
The Giveaway
One lucky reader will win a hard cover copy of Old Ireland in Colour.
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Saturday, March 20th, 2021.
Any comment will do. What you write does not affect your chance of winning, but if you need inspiration why not tell us if you have any treasured family photos, or vintage images from Ireland or beyond.
A winning comment will be chosen randomly. Remember to leave your e-mail so that I can contact you should you win. Your e-mail won't be published, just used to contact our lucky contestant for mailing of the prize.
The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 20th, 2021, at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom's complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes' entries here.
Thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
And thank you to Merrion Press for sponsoring this prize.
Update: Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Kira Law
I'll send an email to arrange mailing of her prize. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
Disclosure: I do not have any financial connection with Merrion Press. The link for purchasing this book is an Amazon affiliate link, which means that if you should purchase this book through this link, I will earn a small commission. The price you pay is not affected. This post reflects my honest and unbiased thoughts about this work.
Copyright 2020 by John Breslin and Dr. Sarah-Anne Buckley. Images republished with permission from Merrion Press.
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Mary
I would love to have a copy of this book.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Sue M.
This is such a beautiful book. It takes us to the past and makes those Irish folk of long ago available to us as a vivid moment in time in such amazing photos.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sue - These images are truly evocative and definitely bring yesteryear to life. I loved this book, which I received this Christmas, and even though I've read it from cover to cover, I still love to leaf through the pages and imagine what life was like way back when in Ireland. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Merryellen Towey Schulz
I love the way colorization brings out details that are hard to see in the old pictures. I would love to win this book.
Irish American Mom
Hi Merryellen - Those details are amazing. I thought the building behind the family who survived the sinking of the Lusitania was amazing. The triangular paint design was not something I expected from 1915. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
kelly Gordon
This looks beautiful! Would love to win it!☘
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Anita Carol Gambrell
I would love this book!
Irish American Mom
Hi Anita - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Mary Ann
This is a beautiful book! May the luck of the Irish surround me. ☘️☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary Ann - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Stacey
Beautiful his-story!! Would love to have the book. Will be happy for whomever gets to keep it. I often imagine my ancestors in their homeland and wonder what their home looked like, the streets of their town, the countryside around them.
Irish American Mom
Hi Stacey - This beautiful book definitely helps to bring history to life. It's a beautiful publication. I'm so glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Sandra
Would love to win this as a present for my dad please
Susan R
Love this!
Irish American Mom
Hi Susan R - Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Sandra - This book would be a lovely gift for your dad. My father really loves browsing through this book. It brings back memories of his childhood. Thanks for reading my ramblings,
All the best,
Mairéad
Maureen Doyle Nelson
I am the keeper of all the old family photos and did try to colorize a few online. What a treasure they are and am trying to make sure they all have names on them for the next generations. Some of these do not have names, so working on mysteries and collaborating with distant cousins I have contacted through Ancestry DNA. Looks like a beautiful book.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - It's lovely to hear you treasure your family's old photos and are working on preserving them for generations to come. I need to digitize some of our old family photos. I'll get started one of these days, or months. It's also great to hear you've been able to connect with other family members through Ancestry DNA. How wonderful.
Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
Maureen O Connor
Lovely pictures,Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Michelle
What a fascinating book! I would love to win it!
Irish American Mom
Hi Michelle - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Joan
Mairead I would love to win this gorgeous book. The photos are lovely.
Joan
Irish American Mom
Hi Joan - These images are beautiful. They're poignant and so real. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Marion
What a giveaway Mairead. To win this book would be nice for anyone Irish or not.
Thank You
Marion
Beverly J Miley
I would love to win this book for my Grandson Cameron. He is quite into Ireland and the music that comes out of it. His favorite song, 'Drunken Sailor by the Irish Rovers. He hope to go to Ireland one day. The pictures that he has seen of Ireland are breathtaking. Fingers crossed. Thank you for putting this book out there.
Irish American Mom
Hi Beverly - It's lovely to hear you are sharing your pride in your Irish heritage with the next generations and that your grandson also loves Ireland. The scenery is spectacular all over Ireland, and it truly has to be seen to be believed. I hope he makes it to Ireland someday soon. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Irish American Mom
Hi Marion - This is a lovely coffee table book - a volume to pick up from time to time and browse through its lovely photos and excerpts from Irish history.
Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Chris Caughey
I really love your newsletter, and just to have a chance to win that book is wonderful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Chris - Thanks for your kind words about my blog and thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Sheila
What a beautiful book to have and treasure! It’s rich in history and connection to those who lived and sacrificed so much for the rest of us. My husband is from Dublin and my Paternal Grandfather hailed from County Cavan. Ireland is a beautiful place!
Irish American Mom
Hi Sheila - This truly is a book to treasure and keep for many years. The first section includes photographs from Ireland's Easter Rising and the years that followed. The images of life in Ireland and the ordinary people are what fascinate me most, rather than the images of famous people whom we have seen in other volumes. The photo of the Claddagh women with their fish catch is just stunning. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marilyn
To win this book would be a treasure. Thank You Mairead for this beautiful giveaway.
Marilyn
Irish American Mom
Hi Marilyn - Thank you for stopping by to check out this new book giveaway. It truly is a beautiful collection of old Irish photographs. Many thanks also for following my ramblings and joining in our discussions about all things Irish and Irish American. I really appreciate your support.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Sheri Evans
This book looks so awesome!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Sheri - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Mary McCaffrey Krebs
This book would be a treasure to have! I have a few old photos of my great grandparents but only one that I know that was taken in Ireland. It's of my great grandfather when he posed for a photo before embarking for America about 1874. It's a sepia print but I always wondered what he would look like in color. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you!
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - How wonderful to have that precious family photograph of your great grandfather, taken before he set sail for America. Thanks for reading my recipes and ramblings, and for sharing your family's connections with Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Marilyn
Mairead, wishing you and yours a Blessed and Happy Saint Patrick's Day. God Bless.
Joan,Marion and Marilyn
Irish American Mom
Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you too. Thank you to all for your support and for always checking out my giveaways. I really appreciate your support.
All the best,
Mairéad
John Ongena
What a great book, would love to win that one, amazing.
Irish American Mom
Hi John - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Janice L Reed
I would love to have a copy of this book! I have been trying to purchase a Galway Shawl for several years but no success yet. Maureen O'Hara wore one in the Quiet Man and I've wanted that shawl ever since!
Irish American Mom
Hi Janice - Many readers are interested in Galway shawls. If any Irish weavers are reading this blog, I hope they will be inspired to start recreating them.
Thanks for stopping by.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Janice Reed
Thank you, I hope they do soon! I enjoy "Irish American Mom"!! Best wishes, Janice
Irish American Mom
So glad you enjoy my recipes and ramblings. Thanks for all your support.
Mairéad
Mary DeClute
I have an old black & white photo of my grandfather’s family and they all look like many of these families. Adding color would be wonderful!
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - I have a photo of my father's family from around 1937 and they look so similar to the picture of Mrs. Flynn and her family. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Jeff
If you can't make it over to Ireland in person, the next best thing is to see Ireland through new and/or old pictures. Some of those pictures are amazing to look at!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jeff - This book is a wonderful way to feel connected to old Ireland, and the ways of our ancestors. The images in it are amazing. Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
Rahab
My favorite photos in Ireland are the ones of us as little kids sitting on a stone walls in front of old castle ruins!
Irish American Mom
Hi Rahab - What wonderful memories of Ireland - old castle ruins are such an amazing backdrop for family photos, and old stone walls are the perfect perching place for posing. Thanks for sharing your memories.
All the best,
Mairéad
Janelle Wolfe
I am part Irish. We grew up on wonderful Irish Stew , cabbage rolls and of course corned beef and cabbage. Would love this book !
Irish American Mom
Hi Janelle - Lovely to hear you grew up appreciating the joys of Irish cuisine. Many thanks for following my ramblings and joining in our discussions about all things Irish and Irish American. I really appreciate your support.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Mary
The photo from 1933 looked like my family from Waterford. What a treasure and it would be a privilege to own this special look at Ireland.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - Such a special photograph and a treasured memory for the Flynn family. Lovely to hear you too own some precious photographs of your family in Ireland in years gone by.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Betty Magennis
What an amazing book to give away! I would love to have it! Whether in colour or black and white, photos of Ireland are wonderful to see. An absolutely beautiful country!
Irish American Mom
Hi Betty - I'm so glad you like this prize. Many thanks also for following my ramblings. I really appreciate your support.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Denise Tutas
I signed up for your newsletter after visiting Dublin and the surrounding area last year before the "pandemic." I wanted to stay longer and plan to return as soon as it is allowed. Thank you for sharing the beauty and traditions of your country.
Irish American Mom
Hi Denise - Lovely to hear you had the opportunity to visit Dublin before travel was restricted last year. I hope it won't be long before you can return again and explore all that Ireland has to offer. Many thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Renee Domingo
This is a book that I would love to have. Pictures of my heritage are always welcome in my house. Thank you four the opportunity to win this amazing book
Irish American Mom
Hi Renee - This book is perfect for displaying on a coffee table or anywhere someone can browse the pages when they have a spare moment. The images are wonderful historical treasures. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Helen
Would love to have this book because it’s part of my heritage.
Irish American Mom
Hi Helen - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Janine Corbets
What a lovely book! For me, it is the best of both worlds as I love Ireland and old pictures! Thank you for the opportunity to possibly win it!
Irish American Mom
Hi Janine - It's lovely to know you too love Ireland and enjoy old pictures. Thanks for checking out my ramblings and for exploring our Irish heritage here in our Irish American community.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Jean MacCoy
What a beautiful book!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jean - Best of luck in our giveaway. Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day.
Mairéad
Patricia Fitzpatrick
I'd be thrilled to win this wonderful book of photos and stories of Ireland. I'm a 2nd generation Irish American, all 4 grandparents born in Counties Cork, Mayo and Limerick. I hope I have the Luck of the Irish this week and win. Thank you. Love your blog.
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - Thanks for sharing your Irish heritage and where your family hails from in Ireland. I'm so glad you like this prize, and for your kind words about my blog.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Bob Moore
I love old photos, and the colour surely enhances them!
Irish American Mom
Hi Bob - So glad you like this prize. These old photos are really enhanced by the addition of color. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Patricia
I would love to win a copy of old cherished Irish heritage. My grandparents lived in Ireland. I have many fond memories of them but only a few old photographs. Thank you!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - Lovely to hear you would treasure this book. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Peggy D
This is so interesting to me. I have been following Old Ireland in Colour on Instagram. Love all the photos and I would love the book. Thank you.
Irish American Mom
Hi Peggy - Thanks for letting me know about the Instagram page. I've added links for their Instagram and Facebook pages in the post above. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Sue Earnest
I would love to be the lucky winner of this lovely book. I’m not aware of any old photos of my family in Ireland. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sue - This truly is a lovely book. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Erin Dionisiou
What a treasure this book would be to have!
Irish American Mom
Hi Erin - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Deborah
Oh my gosh! What an amazing looking book! I’d LOVE to win this!
Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
Irish American Mom
Hi Deborah - So glad you like this prize. Thanks for stopping by and entering this giveaway. Hope you too have a lovely Saint Patrick's Day.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Doreen M Kelleher
Thanks for sharing all these fantastic finds with us. I loved what I saw as it transported me to the 60's, when as a child I spent my summers at my Grandmother's in Ireland, and through the changes over time; bungalows to houses, phone box to mobiles, turf to gas, bicycle to cars. I used to love Market Day with our wellies on and muck up to our ears! Beautiful book. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Irish American Mom
Hi Doreen - It sounds like you have lovely memories of your time in Ireland with your grandmother. I loved my wellies when I was a little girl. I loved stomping around my grannys' farms in my wellies, and I too had muck up to my ears, and not a care in the world. Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you too.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Karen B O'Brien
These photographs are gorgeous, in particular the Young photo “Woman Baking” it looks like a Vermeer painting with the light shining on her face. Absolutely beautiful.
You’ve made a lot of people happy with this giveaway.
Thank you.
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - That photo is spectacular - the lighting is magnificent and it truly tells a story. I love the light falling on the old mixing bowls and her face. I'm so glad you like this prize. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Maurice
Lovely book.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maurice - Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Eileen Turner
This is a treasure of a book. I would love to have a copy.
Irish American Mom
Hi Eileen - So glad you like this prize. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
Dana A Hernandez
Dia duit, conas ata tu? Is mise Dana, Michigan, United States.
I am absolutely enthralled with all things Irish! My family is Irish and we celebrated some of the customs when I was younger; I would love to visit(or even move to) County Mayo one day. So would my husband, who is Mexican; we have one beautiful, long haired little 6 year old boy with autism(who I call paiste fae, a leanbh, or a chroi). I am currently in a battle with my computer keyboard to accomplish a fada; my keyboard is set to Gaeilge I am fairly sure. I joined Cairde (the American branch of Sinn Fein) last year and wholly enjoyed the Irish classes which were offered for free. I know words but still struggle with the grammar if you have any tips! The Quiet Man is one of my favorite movies and Father Ted is my favorite TV show. Also, I watch Mass remotely from Knock Shrine; have you ever been there? I love the pictures, stories and music about the old ways; I always wish I could have been there. I love Connemara Blues and am very interested in stories of the bean sidhe, excuse my poor grammar(ta bron orm).
I am a fan of true crime and love to watch Mike on his YouTube channel, That Chapter, as well. He lives somewhere in the South of the Island I believe. At any rate, go raibh maith agat; slan agus beannact. Dia idir sinn agus t-olc🍀
Irish American Mom
Hi Dana - Tá áthas orm go bhfuil tú ag foghlaim Gaeilge. Tá do chuid Ghaeilge maith go leor. It's lovely to know you're proud of your Irish heritage. Thanks for checking out my ramblings and for exploring our Irish heritage here in our Irish American community. Your input here has given me many ideas for future blog posts. Thank you for the inspiration.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Colleen Shannon
With my ancestors from all over Ireland, this beautiful book will be a treasure showing me a bit of their lives.
Irish American Mom
Hi Colleen - This book is perfect for anyone with Irish ancestry who would like to understand what their ancestors' lives were like in Ireland long ago. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Debbie Shippee
I would love to have this book!! Love Ireland!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Debbie - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Celeste W.
A gorgeous book that would be a treasured keepsake. Some of the photos remind me of a few photos I've seen of my Irish grandparents and great-grandparents on both my maternal and paternal sides.
Irish American Mom
Hi Celeste - Thanks for being such a loyal reader and for sharing your family's connections with Ireland. I'm so glad these images reminded you of photos of your ancestors from Ireland.
All the best,
Mairéad
Paula
This is such a beautiful book ! And what a lovely job of colorizing the photos - all very natural looking. I have irish ancestry in country Kerry and county Mayo and have been researching my heritage for about 5 years . Unfortunately I do not have any photos from the Old Country, so I would truly treasure this book!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Paula - Lovely to hear you are researching your Irish roots. I hope you will find family there someday.Thank you for choosing to celebrate your Irish heritage by following my recipes and ramblings. I really appreciate it.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Heather Millsap
I'm obsessed with following my Irish ancestry. This book would be amazing to have.
Irish American Mom
Hi Heather - I think this book would be fascinating for you, since you are so keen to learn more about your Irish heritage. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
sue guggenberger
I would love a copy of this book. When I visited Ireland I purchased several books but my favorite is Famine in Ireland and West Kerry by Gordon Kavanagh.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sue - This book would be a wonderful resource to add to your library of Irish publications. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
Sheila McTeague
Fascinating pictures. Would love to see the full book
Irish American Mom
Hi Sheila - Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Leslikae Thomas
I love the images from the book. Beautiful slices of history! I also love your site and your recipes. I especially love your brown bread! You've added the taste of authenticity to our St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Thank you!
Irish American Mom
Hi Leslikae - I'm so glad you like my brown bread recipe. Have a lovely Saint Patrick's Day.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
Maureen Koebel
Enjoyed this week’s blog very much, with the recipes and giveaway. I would be thrilled to win this book.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - I'm so glad you enjoyed this week's installment of my recipes and ramblings. Thanks for stopping by to support this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
Theresa Martin Joos
These pictures are wonderful! They certainly bring my ancestors history to life.
Irish American Mom
Hi Theresa - I'm so glad you like these photos and that they help you envision your Irish ancestors. Thanks for supporting our little giveaway for Saint Patrick's Day.
All the best,
Mairéad
KATHY BRANGWYNNE
Oh My Goodness What a Wonderful Book Mairead!! I would love to read this one.My Mom grew up in Galway in the 1930's and 40's and it would be nice to see some pictures from that period!! Thanks for the Contest!! Happy St. Patricks Day!! Erin Go Bragh!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathy - This book brings to life the time of your mother's childhood in Galway. I'm so glad you appreciate this little contest. Thanks for stopping by and have a lovely Saint Patrick's Day.
All the best,
Mairéad
Maureen
Many thanks for bringing this beautiful book to our attention, Mairead.
The folks in the photos look so familiar with their twinkling Irish eyes; it's like looking at family! Dad's family hailed from Waterford before coming to the States, and our family celebrates our Irish heritage with great pride. This week I'm making your apple cake for our St. Patrick's Day celebration. I know Dad would've loved it.
Go raibh maith agat, Mairead.
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - Thanks for checking out this lovely book. The faces featured throughout the pates are so familiar to all of us with Irish heritage. Enjoy your apple cake this week, and have a lovely Saint Patrick's Day, with fond memories of your Irish dad.
All the best,
Mairéad
Linda Goodnight
These photos are incredible! I'm particularly taken by the Irish Traveler photos.
Irish American Mom
Hi Linda - Those photos are wonderful. I love the one of the two little boys and of the family enjoying their meal behind their caravan. When I was a little girl those round caravans were seen all over Ireland. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad