Preserving Islandmagee's rich heritage
At the launch of the new publication - Islandmagee and Templecorran, a postcard history - the main author, Dr Steofan O'Direain said that when he came to live in Islandmagee a number of years ago, he wanted to find out more about the area.
He described compiling the book as a real pleasure and, for anyone taking a closer look at the finished publication, it is clear to see it turned into something of a labour of love. Its publication is the culmination of several years of research, countless interviews and the gathering together of a huge amount of artifacts.
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Hide AdPacked with photographs, old postcards and illustrations, it brings together the memories and memorabilia of the community and preserves them for future generations.
READ THE FULL STORY IN THIS WEEK'S LARNE TIMES.