Eastwood Books | 9781916137547 | 136pp | €16.99 | Nov 2019 | by Peigín Doyle
Strandhill, the largest coastal village in Sligo, has long been a much-loved destination for tourists, the surfing and water-sports community and for outdoor enthusiasts of all types. It is also a place of immense historic interest with a rich and varied past that local author and journalist Peigin Doyle explores in this beautifully illustrated work. Containing previously unseen archive photographs and images, this is a work that will long be treasured as an important record of Strandhill for locals and visitors alike.
Peigín Doyle is an author, journalist and PR consultant based in Sligo. Her specialist areas are history, heritage and archaeology. She has previously published in these areas for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and for Wordwell Books.
The book will be launched by Sandy Kelly on Wednesday, 27 November, 7pm, Sligo Airport terminal building, Strandhill. Invitation attached. RSVP: 01 – 2933568 or helen@wordwell.ie.
