Kilcar native Christy Gillespie had the pleasure of visiting Áras an Uachtaráin last week where he presented his new book to President Michael D Higgins.
A lifelong passion, ‘The Road to Glenlough’ has been more than 20 years in the making. And according to President Higgins, it was well worth the wait. He described the tome as “magnificent” in his after-lunch speech to guests.
“On Thursday I got the opportunity of presenting a copy of The Road to Glenlough to the President, Michael D Higgins, and his wife Sabina, in Áras an Uachtaráin,” Mr Gillespie said.
“I wish to thank them both for the invitation to Brona and myself and for the wonderful hospitality afforded us on the day. We are incredibly fortunate to have such an able statesman.”
The book explores the fascinating history of the remote and monumental valley of Glenlough, situated along the coast between Glencolmcille and Ardara. This is a place that has had strong associations with Prince Charles Edward Stuart, American artist Rockwell Kent and Welsh poet Dylan Thomas.
Gillespie illustrates Glenlough’s storied past and draws on the many paintings, photographs and words used to shine a light on the valley and its people.
This book is the first in a series that will follow soon after.
If anyone wishes to receive an advanced copy of ‘Road to Glenlough’, contact Christy at glenloughvalley@gmail.com
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