{"product_id":"midwinter","title":"Ballybofey, Stranorlar \u0026 District Historical Society Annual (Vol 12)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eVolume 12 – Stories From Our Past\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s something special about discovering a story about a place you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBallybofey, Stranorlar \u0026amp; District Historical Society Annual – Volume 12\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderful collection of local history, memories and photographs, bringing together stories from the people and places that have helped shape our community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom sporting memories and familiar faces to old photographs that take us back through the generations, this annual offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Ballybofey, Stranorlar and the surrounding district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the features in this volume looks back at \u003cstrong\u003eDrumboe Castle \u0026amp; Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the fascinating story of the estate being offered for sale in 1857. The original sale notice gives a remarkable insight into the Drumboe estate of the time, describing its lands, gardens, plantations, river boundaries and even the opportunities for fishing and shooting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s these details that make local history so interesting — discovering how the places we pass every day looked, felt and lived many generations ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully illustrated with historic photographs, \u003cstrong\u003eVolume 12 is a chance to explore the people, places, events and memories that form part of our local story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’ve lived in the area all your life, have family roots here, or simply enjoy discovering the history on your doorstep, there’s plenty to enjoy between its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fascinating piece of local history — and a lovely addition to any Donegal bookshelf.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eAlexanders of Ballybofey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander's of Ballybofey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53343510364496,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/8724\/1296\/files\/ShadowEffectforDesign_6.png?v=1788443438","url":"https:\/\/alexandersofballybofey.com\/products\/midwinter","provider":"Alexander's of Ballybofey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}