Ireland and Her People by Terence Sheehy is an illustrated portrait of Ireland, exploring the country through its people, history, culture, traditions and distinctive landscape. The book presents aspects of Irish life and identity against the background of the island's rich historical and cultural heritage, with attention to both urban and rural Ireland. Historical places, architecture, monuments, customs and traditions contribute to a broad picture of the country and its inhabitants. The volume combines informative text with extensive visual material, presenting Ireland not only as a landscape of towns, villages and countryside but also as a society shaped by centuries of history, religion, literature, folklore and cultural traditions. Published in Dublin by Eason & Son, the book offers a visual and cultural introduction to Ireland and is of interest to readers of Irish history, heritage, travel, social history and cultural studies.

Terence Sheehy

Ireland and her people