A Ramble About Tallaght: History, People, Places

Richly illustrated with period photographs and original drawings by Michael O’Brien, Albert Perris tells the often—surprising story of Tallaght.

A fascinating history of an ancient place.

From its first mention in legend in the Book of Invasions, through early Christian monastic settlements, castles and grand residences, Fenian raids and the Battle of Tallaght, there has been huge change in Tallaght. In more recent times it has seen car and motorcycle racing, an aerodrome, the rise and fall o...