History of Sligo

This classic and well-loved history of Sligo was first published in 1889. Its author, the Rev. Terrence O?Rorke, was born and bred in Sligo.

Conscious of how Ireland?s troubled and disrupted history had depleted the country?s records, he set out to salvage what was known, focusing on the reliability of his materials. This resulted in this history which is of importance to anyone interested in Sligo?s past, and – because of the significance of the events played out in that county ? an important reference for anyone interested in the history of Ireland.