The book “Anglicizing Tudor Connacht” by Joseph Mannion, published by Four Courts Press will be launched in The Irish History Bookshop at 7:30pm on Friday 26 April.
The book charts the expansion of English rule into the south Connacht lordships of Clanrickard and Hy Many in the sixteenth century.
The author is a former primary school principal, who holds a PhD in history from the University of Galway. He has published widely on the medieval and early modern history of the Connacht region.
All are welcome to attend.