Baltinglass Chronicles: 1851-2001

By Paul Gorry

Baltinglass is the very heart of West Wicklow. It is a charming country town on the banks of the River Slaney and is a designated Heritage Town. By building upon the base of street directories garnered from census returns and news articles, Paul Gorry provides a fascinating insight into the life of a provincial town.
Featuring stories of local notables, politicians and ordinary residents, Baltinglass Chronicles will delight locals and visitors alike.

• Language: English
• Publisher: THP Ireland
• Release date: Sep 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9781803994796

Paul Gorry

Paul Gorry is a native of Baltinglass who has had a lifelong interest in local history. He was a founder member of the West Wicklow Historical Society, was a founder Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland and he was elected a Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society in 2005.

Reviews for Baltinglass Chronicles

[arkrayder · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Reading about the history of my home town really was eye opening. I am familiar with the history of Baltinglass, but there are facts and information contained in this volume which I never knew about. Paul Gorry has done an amazing job researching the towns history and the people who have lived and died there. Amazing work.

[vallis8salutis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This publication deserves a wider audience than just Wicklow folk. It has set a very high standard for anyone who wants to get into print on Local History. It should be a model for local history projects that aspire to being permanently preserved in print. A quality production on all fronts.