The Famine in the Kilkenny/Tipperary Region. Callan Heritage Society, no price given.

This is a 100-page history of the Callan Workhouse and Poor Law Union, 18451852, in three sections, by Michael O'Dwyer, John …

This is a 100-page history of the Callan Workhouse and Poor Law Union, 18451852, in three sections, by Michael O'Dwyer, John Walsh and Dr William Nolan. Drawn from the minute books of the Callan Workhouse and local newspapers, the information is detailed and authentic and constitutes the only full-sized publication commemorating the Famine produced in Co Kilkenny.

Richard Roche is a writer, historian and author of several books on local history.

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