Ballina book launch for Máirtín

Máirtín Ó Maicín will be in Eason Ballina tomorrow (Saturday) at 3pm for a book signing event for his hugely popular book, On This Day In Mayo.

The book tells the story of Mayo in a unique way with 366 stories, one for every day of the year.

Former Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, has described the book as ‘an absolute treasure chest of facts, data and information’.

He went on to say that the book should be left where it can be read and talked about.

“Every story I read in the fine publication I can hear a call of the past and a challenge of the future,” he said.

There is a compelling story attached to every date – from the first time the iconic green and red of Mayo was worn to the kidnapping of a Ballina councillor which led to the election of his rival.

Other well-known events such as the Landing of the French in Killala, the Apparition at Knock and the discovery of the Céide Fields are also examined.

There are 20 entries as Gaeilge.

Stretching from the 12th century all the way up to April 2023, it is a timeless collector’s item for anyone from or with a grá for Mayo.

There are stories of triumph and tragedy, politics and pugilists, revolution and renewal. Learn about Mayo’s pioneering men and women, fighting men and women, resilient men and women. On This Day In Mayo masterfully conveys the richness of Mayo and those from the county in a riveting read.

Author Máirtín Ó Maicín is a retired national school principal who has been a columnist with The Connaught Telegraph for almost 30 years. He has a keen interest in local history and lore, and has written extensively on them for his newspaper column.

He is a regular contributor to RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta and TG4 on cultural, historical and political matters, particularly pertaining to matters from his native Mayo.

All welcome to tomorrow’s signing in Ballina.