Recollections of a Donegal man - Softcover

Byrne, Packie Manus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0951476408 ISBN 13: 9780951476406

Publisher: R. Millington, 1989

Synopsis

The autobiography of traditional singer and storyteller Packie Manus Byrne of Donegal. Stories of his childhood and early manhood in remote corner of Ireland in the early part of the 20th century, and later adventurous wanderings in England and Ireland. Directly transcribed from tape-recorded conversations, the narrative sparkles with the natural wit and eloquence of a born storyteller. Of particular interest to lovers of Ireland and traditional music.

About this title

About the Author:

Packie Manus Byrne was born in the hills of southwest Donegal in 1917. A well-known and well-loved traditional singer and musician, Packie has enjoyed an unusually rich and varied working life. Leaving home at the age of twenty, he worked all over England and Ireland as a laborer, cattle drover, steeplejack, actor and circus hand before achieving fame as a folk performer.

Review:

A truly remarkable man... his graphic recollections of an astonishing life provide us with knowledge and entertainment from start to finish. -- Cork Evening Echo

More than a readable book, it is also an important contribution to social history which will sit comfortably in any library. -- Irish Times

One of the delightful aspects of this book is that it is written in the vernacular of South Donegal and presented in the colorful way Byrne would tell a story. The result makes for unusual and excellent reading. -- New York Irish Echo

About this edition

• Publisher: R. Millington
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0951476408
• ISBN 13: 9780951476406
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240