Master Book of Irish Placenames: Master Atlas and Book of Irish Placenames [Hardcover]

Michael C. O'Laughlin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994

6 x 9, hardbound, gold stamped, full set of County Maps keyed to index. 17th and 19th century index, includes all place names from the census of 1659. 250 pages.

Editorial Reviews

Review

As a set (with the Master Book of Irish Surnames) they become one of the most useful sets available....This Book should be placed on every reference shelf. -- AFRA, Family Records Today - v16 #3

From the Publisher

This is the master placename index of the IGF, now released by the Irish Family Journal. Every place name and its location on the 19th century map collection (all maps are reprinted here) is indexed, and easily found on the maps!

Furthermore, we have added the 17th century placename index, showing older place names not found today, and older ways place names were spelled. Over 20,000 listings in this section alone. Included are modern parish listings in for comparison. Also included are baronies, townlands, places, diocese, poor law unions and registrar districts.

The classic commentary of P.W. Joyce is found in the appendix, outlining common spelling changes, along with additional district and barony maps of Ireland. Charts of common variant spellings, prefix and suffix changes; placenames with more than one location are listed; 17th century map examples, along with an introduction to understanding Irish place names, regional divisions and sources for further research!

This hardbound volume completes the 'Master Book' series ( A Companion Book to The Complete Book of Irish Family Names.)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 270 pages
• Publisher: Irish Genealogical Foundation (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940134330
• ISBN-13: 978-0940134331
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,564,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A one of a kind resource, Mike publishes 60 books by 10 authors. He has authored 12 hardbound books; 30 Irish guides,and hundreds of articles. Today, he hosts the first weekly podcast on Irish Family History at www.Irishroots.com

The founder of the Irish Roots Cafe, he also publishes great works of history, including 'The Annals of Ireland by the Four Masters'; and Keatings 'History of Ireland'.

President of the Irish Genealogical Foundation and editor of "Irish Families" for 30 years, Mike is the worlds most published author in his field.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Master" book, March 21, 2001

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M.S. Nickle (KC, Mo. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master Book of Irish Placenames: Master Atlas and Book of Irish Placenames (Hardcover)

This is a great book for genealogical researchers- for beginners or seasoned researchers, this book will give you the places to either start your search, or give you ideas on places you have not thought of.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I found Skeafe, August 16, 2001

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Jennifer (Kansas City, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Master Book of Irish Placenames: Master Atlas and Book of Irish Placenames (Hardcover)

I found Skeafe in County Cork in the 17th Century! Plus this book is hardbound which really helps because I can really tear through the paperbacks. It is the first place I look.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the best for geographic place names, December 22, 2000

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Karen J. Lowe (Boulder, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Master Book of Irish Placenames: Master Atlas and Book of Irish Placenames (Hardcover)

We were looking for a book that explained the origin of Irish place names, but this wasn't it. This is a fine book for genealogical researchers, as it associates surnames with places. If you're looking for the Irish Gaelic origins of place names, try to find a copy of "Dictionary of Irish Place Names" by Adrian Room. We were glad to score the last copy from a distributor.

I'm sure Mr. O'Laughlin is a great researcher in his field, but I'm disappointed that we were a bit misled by this book's title and didn't find what we were looking for. I'm sure we'll put the book to good use eventually, though!