Historical Notes and Stories of the County Longford. Longford Printing, 1979. Pp x, 212. Pictorial wrappers. A fine bright copy.

A facsimile reprint of the first edition published by Dollard (Dublin) in 1886.

The first of Farrell’s two books on the history of his native county (begun when he was only 19 years old) remains essential for all researchers with an interest in Longford.