New book contains rare photos of Glasson over 100 years ago
Rare photos of the Glasson area from the early years of the 20th century are included in a new book to be launched next week
Over 90 years ago, Nora Feehan, a writer, teacher and artist from Tyrrellspass, penned a series of short stories and poems capturing the essence of simpler times of people from rural Ireland from the late 1800s early 1900s. Hand written in old school notebooks, some were written under her name and others under her father’s ‘Francis O Fiachran’. It was believed she did this hoping to get published.
Nora passed away in 1956 and her quaint and charming stories and poems remained hidden till their recent discovery. They reflect innocence and mischief, deep religious convictions, and the prevalent superstition at the time. Finally, Nora’s work is being published with little changed from the original works to keep it authentic to the original writings.
In addition to sharing Nora’s short stories and poetry for the first time, the publication, Among The Hills of Ardnaree, also contains old photographs and sketches found amongst Nora’s notes and stories, snapshots of her handwritten notes along with other old photos from the area dating back to the early 1900s.
|The publication and launch of Nora’s work under the title Among the Hills of Ardnaree by Orla Kelly Publishing, this historic event, will coincide with a commemoration honouring other historic and remarkable women from Tyrrellspass who have played a significant role in the development and transformation of the village.
This will take place on Saturday, November 13, between eleven and one o’clock in the afternoon at Browne’s on the Green and Gonouds, Tyrrellspass. Local actor Mary Hughes will read and act out an excerpt of one of the stories.
Nora Feehan’s book is available for order from Orla Kelly Publishing (contact orla@orlakellypublishing.com) and also from local bookstores and shops for those who cannot make the launch. It will be available for purchase online on Amazon and Book depository from November 15. Cover Price: €14.99