The Making of medieval Derry (Paperback)

Ciaran J. Devlin

ISBN 10: 1846827558 / ISBN 13: 9781846827556

Published by Four Courts Press Ltd, Dublin, 2018

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Paperback. Uncover the rich tapestry of medieval Derry, a sacred city, frontier citadel, and royal capital. This meticulously researched history explores the medieval diocese of Derry, offering a compelling narrative of saints, sinners, churchmen, and warlords. Ciaran J. Devlin's work, now with enhanced indexes by Nollaig O Muraile, provides unparalleled access to the Gaelic past of northwest Ireland.Delve into the lives of influential figures like Colm Cille, Bebhinn, and the O'Dochartaigh clan, and understand the complex interplay of religious and political power. Explore the unique social structures, monastic traditions, and key events that shaped Derry's identity. This edition, with its comprehensive indexes, is an essential resource for scholars and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Ireland's medieval heritage. This new paperback edition features an extensive range of indexes. It is a book that is a tale of saints and sinners, of churchmen and warlords, of scholars and craftsmen, of Derry itself as sacred city, as frontier citadel, as royal capital and episcopal see. The reader will find here the record of a too-often forgotten past. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Making of medieval Derry (Paperback)
• Publisher: Four Courts Press Ltd, Dublin
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846827558
• ISBN 13: 9781846827556
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This new paperback edition of Ciarán J. Devlin’s The Making of Medieval Derry features an extensive range of indexes, prepared by Nollaig Ó Muraíle, that did not feature in the hardback edition. The two most important are of personal names and surnames, and of names of places and population-groups. It is a book that is a tale of saints and sinners, of churchmen and warlords, of scholars and craftsmen, of Derry itself as sacred city, as frontier citadel, as royal capital and episcopal see.

About the Author

Ciaran J. Devlin was educated in Saint Columb’s College, Derry, and in Maynooth University. After his ordination he taught French and Irish in Saint Columb’s. He was appointed parish priest in Badoney Lower, where he served until his retirement, after which he was appointed as diocesan archivist and historian.