Three Castles Burning by Donal Fallon

Three Castles Burning by Donal Fallon

A companion to the hugely successful podcast of the same name by Donal Fallon, THREE CASTLES BURNING is an enjoyable wander through some of Dublin's less obvious but more interesting streets.

'Readers will enjoy learning about hidden architectural details or unassuming plaques marking important events that might otherwise escape notice throughout the cityArchived and present-day photographs accent interesting facts and historical vignettes, pairing nicely with Fallon’s accessible writing. Well-researched and full of interesting facts, this book is sure to surprise even Dubliners and makes a perfect companion for any walking—or armchair—tour around the city.’

-- Grace Rosean * Booklist *

‘A delightful potted history of Dublin . . . that refrain, “who knew?” is one the reader might find themselves repeating on every page, such is the mine of information contained in each chapter of this little book.’

-- Anne Cunningham * Irish Independent *

‘Entertaining stories from Dublin’s past allows hidden gems to shine.’

-- John Walshe * Sunday Business Post *

‘If Los Angeles feels like it was designed for the driver, and New York City for the subway passenger, Dublin, one could say, was made for the pedestrian. Its reputation as a city best experienced on foot was secured a century ago with the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses, a novel with an emphasis on perambulation. It remains true today; few places better suit a weekend of wandering. And you’ll find few better guides than historian Donal Fallon, author of the new book Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets, and host of a popular social history podcast. On a recent stroll, Mr. Fallon was repeatedly stopped by denizens, eager to share discoveries and pose for selfies. That a historian can be a local celebrity testifies to the degree to which the past remains present here.’

-- Matt Kronsberg * Wall Street Journal *

DONAL FALLON is a historian of Dublin, with a particular interest in the social history of the city. A founder of the popular Come Here To Me! blog in 2009, since 2019 he has presented the Three Castles Burning podcast, exploring the many histories of the Irish capital. His previous publications include 14 Henrietta Street: From Tenement to Suburbia (2021) and he is formerly Historian-in-Residence to Dublin City Council.

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ISBN 13	9781848408722
ISBN 10	1848408722
Title	Three Castles Burning
Author	Donal Fallon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	New Island Books
Year published	2022-09-16
Number of pages	336
Prizes	Winner of Eason Favourite Book of the Year 2022 2022 (Ireland)
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.