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Exploring the World of Colmcille Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald

Exploring the World of Colmcille By Mairead Ashe FitzGerald

Exploring the World of Colmcille by Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald

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A beautifully simple and accessible account of the world of Colmcille/Columba whose 1400th anniversary was celebrated in 1997. It deals with the life of the times of Colmcille and the saint's involvement in politics and religious affairs. Hardback.

Exploring the World of Colmcille Summary

Exploring the World of Colmcille: also Known as Columba by Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald

A beautifully simple and accessible account of the world of Colmcille/Columba whose 1400th anniversary was celebrated in 1997. It deals with the life of the times of Colmcille and the saint's involvement in politics and religious affairs.

The life and works of this famous saint, known as Columba in Scotland. A man of adventure and charisma from the warrior-aristocracy of Ireland, Colmcille's legacy lives on in legend and history. Draws on the history, art, literature and archaeology of the time.

Also available in paperback.

Exploring the World of Colmcille Reviews

'Beautifully produced and written. This is a book to keep, and one which will be enjoyed by readers young and old; a nice reminder of the glory of our early church, and of the life of a remarkable man.' -- Leinster Leader * Leinster Leader *
'Reveals a complex and charismatic character ... we also get a fascinating picture of life and politics in sixth century Ireland' -- Clare Champion * Clare Champion *
'An attractive and very readable account of Colmcille and his world' -- Archaeology Ireland
'Written in an accessible style, with plenty of detailed facts for the curious.' -- Children's Books in Ireland * Children's Books in Ireland *
'Well-researched and plentifully illustrated ' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *
'A fascinating book' -- Southside People * Southside People *
'Beautifully produced and written. This is a book to keep, and one which will be enjoyed by readers young and old; a nice reminder of the glory of our early church, and of the life of a remarkable man.' -- Leinster Leader * Leinster Leader *
'Reveals a complex and charismatic character ... we also get a fascinating picture of life and politics in sixth century Ireland' -- Clare Champion * Clare Champion *

About Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald

Mairead Ashe FitzGerald grew up in County Clare. She is a graduate of NUI Galway and University College Dublin where she studied Archaeology. Mairead taught Irish and History before working in publishing for many years. Being invited by OBP to write books allows her to indulge her passion for research into Ireland's history, archaeology and literature.

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GOR002887318
9780862786656
0862786657
Exploring the World of Colmcille: also Known as Columba by Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald
Mairead Ashe Fitzgerald
Exploring
Used - Very Good
Paperback
O'Brien Press Ltd
2000-04-15
112
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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