Occasions of Faith

Occasions of Faith
Author: Lawrence J. Taylor
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1995-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780812215205

Devotional "occasions" or experiences by Irish Catholics form the crux of this powerful, first book-length anthropological study of Irish Catholicism. Rich in ethnographical material, wide-ranging archival sources, insightful cultural observations, vivid accounts of individual experiences, and thoughtful scrutiny of religious questions and theories illuminate twenty years of ethnographic fieldwork. From these varied resources Lawrence Taylor creates a memorable account of the forces that shape local forms of Catholicism in southwest Donegal.

The Outer Edge of Ulster

The Outer Edge of Ulster
Author: Hugh Dorian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN:

In the 1890s, Hugh Dorian completed a memoir which he entitled Donegal Sixty Years Ago. This volume presents this work, a century later, and provides a picture of 19th-century Irish society as observed by Dorian in Donegal.

The Donegal Highlands [by J. Macdevitt]

The Donegal Highlands [by J. Macdevitt]
Author: James Macdevitt (Bp of Raphoe )
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021278265

'The Donegal Highlands' by James Macdevitt is a captivating book that delves into the beauty and history of the Donegal region. The book provides an in-depth overview of the culture, traditions, and people of the region. Whether you're planning a trip to Donegal or just interested in the history of the region, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Stories from Tory Island

Stories from Tory Island
Author: Dorothy Harrison Therman
Publisher: Roberts Rinehart Publishers
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1999
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

A collection of transcripts of conversations with the elderly inhabitants of Tory Island. Personal reminiscences and stories featuring topics such as fairies, death, wakes and ghosts, childbirth and midwifery provide insight into the sparsely populated island's folklore and cultural history.