Launch of County Longford Historical Society journal Teathbha

It’s that time of year again when you can look forward to the launch of another crowded and interesting edition of Teathbha, the journal of County Longford Historical Society.

The journal will be launched on Monday, November 28 at 7pm in Longford library and all are welcome.
There is much to read about in this centenary year of the new Free State, our own parliament and the start of the civil war.

One hundred years ago, Michael Collins was shot, Arthur Griffith died suddenly, Sir Henry Wilson was assassinated in London. These were significant, powerful events in the lives of our people, reflected in the scholarly, in-depth studies done by some of our major contributors.

Two recently deceased, prominent members of the society, Ann Donohoe and Seamus Mimnagh, are remembered. Seamus had just handed in his last article on his special subject, milling in the entire county, so there will be special interest in this essay throughout the county.

There is also a wonderful description of the handing over by the departing British soldiers of the military barracks to Sean MacEoin and the Free State army on February 17, 1922.

Many other places and subjects are covered, of course: detailed changes in land ownership in Moydow barony, that famous Aughnacliffe dancer, Joe ‘Dandy’ O’Reilly, a prominent Abbeyderg family, a further examination of unionism in the early 1920s, that renowned Drumlish footballer Jim Hannify.
There is much more to enjoy and much for the younger generation to learn about county Longford’s history.

There will also be an opportunity to meet the new County Longford librarian Martina Needham, who will host the launch and to greet Alan Walsh, managing editor of the Longford Leader, who will honour the society by performing the official launch.

Despite present high inflation, we have retained our low price of €12, and will even offer Teathbha at the usual special launch price of €10. So, look no further for a worthwhile and low-cost Christmas present.