Kemp, Julia.

Hidden Gold – History and Folklore of the Coomhola and Borlin Valleys. Based on research undertaken by the Coomhola Borlin Community Development Association.

[Cork], Coomhola Borlin Community Development Association, 1998. 17,5 cm x 22 cm. Frontispiece, 177 pages, 3 maps, 44 plates. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of wear.

Includes for example: Lakes / Paths and Roadways / The Farmer’s Calendar, Haymaking / The Woman’s Role on the Farm / Food and Diet / Folk Cures / Seasonal Traditions / Houses / Sports / Mass in the Penal Times / Missionary Work / The Hedge Schools / The Economic War / Ore Smelting in Coomhola / Derryclougher Copper Mines / Other Local Industries etc.

Hidden Gold is a record of people’s experiences in a rural community in West Cork, Ireland.
It is a social history with something of interest for everyone.
For the Visitor:
full colour map with featured walks;
historical background to the area;
local legends and folklore.
For Local Residents:
history in living memory – verbatim accounts;
personal photographs and anecdotes;
hill and field names in Irish;
detailed map of pools in the Coomhola River.
This book gives and insight into a way of life which is fast disappearing – catch it before it vanishes altogether!
Front cover photo: Tadhg O’Brien, Coomhola resident. (Rear Cover)

• Keywords: Catalogue Irish History Five – Local Irish History · County Cork · farming · History of Irish Education · Irish Agriculture · Irish Hedge Schools · Irish History of Farming · West Cork
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 28805AB

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