Merriman Research & Training

Sliabh Aughty Ramble: Musings on the folklore, history, landscape and literature of the Sliabh Aughty Region Ger Madden's latest publication the Sliabh Aughty Ramble provides a much needed publication on this geographical region. The Sliabh Aughty covers over 250 square miles, and is one of the largest mountain ranges in Ireland, but 'one of the least known'. (Madden, 2010). This wonderful book provides much needed views of this hidden landscape with historical entries arranged in calendar form for each day of the year. The necklaces of small villages such as 'Woodford, Whitegate, Mountshannon, Scariff, Tuamgraney, Bodyke, Tulla, Crusheed, Ballinruan, Shanaglish, Gort, Kilbeacanty, Peterswell, Kilchreest, Killeenadeema, Duniry and Ballinakill, Feakle, Caher, Flagmount, Killanena and Derrybrien are all featured in accounts within the publication. Featuring over 169 illustrations, and a unique Map of the regions by Alfie O'Brien, the publication provides anecdotes, pr...

Slógadh Eachtaí - 17 April 2010 The event will be held at the Community Hall in Gort on 17 April 2010. Registration opens at 9.a.m. and the programme commences at 10.a.m. The theme of this year is: 'A Celebration of Hospitality around the Sliabh Eachtaí or the Slieve Aughty Mountains : Making it Happen: Our Own Stories' Please click on the link below for the full programme of events http://www.aughty.org/pdf/slogadh_gort10.pdf