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Memories of an Islander:
A Life on Scattery and Beyond
by Don Scanlan
Paperback, ISBN: 1 900545 17 9, Price
€10,
Pages 86, Illustrations 48,
In Memories of
an Islander, former lighthouse keeper Don Scanlan recalls the unique way
of life on his native Scattery Island, County Clare, during the 1920s,
30s and 40s. He describes the traditions and customs of this island community
and their work on land and at sea. In a chapter by Fidelma Mullane the
island's dwelling houses and their associated folklore are examined, while
Bríd O’Mahony recounts the history of the primary school
and its teachers. Don Scanlan concludes with a fascinating outline of
his life with the lighthouse service around the Irish coast. The publication
contains many photographs of Scattery Island families.
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