History of the Diocese of Meath. Dublin: Sealy,1908. Two volumes. Pp xii, (1) 335; (2) vii, 356. First Edition. Original dark green ribboned cloth, titles in gilt to spine, fading & mottling to boards, contents in very good condition.

Rev. John Healy was former Archdeacon of Meath & St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin until his death in 1942. Formerly Rector of Kells, he was one of the greatest authorities of his day on early Irish history, ecclesiastical and secular.

His published writings include: “The Ancient Irish Church”, “The Vikings of Ireland” and this history Diocese of the Diocese of Meath.