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  • The Loneliest Boy in the World

    by Gearoid Cheaist O Cathain, Patricia Ahern ...
    * 'The Loneliest Boy in the World – he has only seagulls as playmates.' 1949 newspaper article * Gearóid Cheaist Ó Catháin had a unique childhood – he was the last child brought up on the Blasket Islands of Ireland's southwest coast. The nearest in age was his uncle who was thirty years older. In this affectionate memoir, Gearóid recalls growing up on the island without a doctor, priest, school, ... Read more

    $9.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An Poc Ar Buile

    by Seán Ó Sé, Patricia Ahern ...
    In 1962 Seán Ó Sé recorded 'An Poc ar Buile' with Seán Ó Riada and Ceoltóirí Chualann. It proved a huge success and resulted in seven wonderful years working with Ó Riada and over sixty years of singing. Born in 1936, Seán grew up in west Cork not far from where his parents taught at Coomhola Boys' School near Bantry. Following in his parents' footsteps, Seán trained as a teacher and became ... Read more

    $12.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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