Number 29 2011. €10.00
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Talk, Gossip, Yarns and Anecdotes: Folklore surrounding James Lynchehaun of Achill by Patricia Byrne 20
An ‘antiquarian policeman’ in Mayo by Máire Lohan 35
The History and Architecture of Rosturk Castle, Rosturk, County Mayo (Part 1) by Fintan Masterson 54
The amorous Irish peasantry – an original race, the happiest in the world by Seán Magee 71
Notes towards an Outline of Rural Labour Organization in Mayo 1850-1910 by Padraig G. Lane Deane’s Western Architectural Gems by Oliver Murphy 84
Michael T. Hastings (1876-1972), Westport and Leenane by Michael McGinley 92
Éamon De Valera and Major John MacBride by Anthony J. Jordan 96
The De Burgo-O'Malley Tomb and Chantry Chapel at Ballintubber Abbey, Co Mayo (Part 1) by Jim Higgins 103
Lough Carra, Co. Mayo (Part 2) (The Medieval and Post-Medieval Settlement) by Fiona White 117
Island Funeral by Ger Reidy 126
James II coin donated to Clew Bay Heritage Centre 127
St Colman's Church, Shrule by Yvonne McDermott 128
A Bridge Too Far by Noel O'Neill 135
Clew Bay Heritage Centre 142
Recent Publications 144
Proceedings 2010 148
Sponsors 151
Friends of Clew Bay Heritage Centre 153
Appreciation 155
Books for Sale 156