{"title":"Books by Dominic Connolly","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"abandoned-ireland","title":"Abandoned Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated with 180 photographs, \u003ci\u003eAbandoned Ireland\u003c\/i\u003e provides a fascinating pictorial exploration of the remnants of the country’s history that can be found in every corner of this enchanted land, from ancient standing stones to more recent industrial relics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ancient island with a romantic history and lush green landscape, Ireland’s culture stretches back to the time of St Patrick and the first Christian monks and includes the Norman invasion, clan wars, mass emigration and partition in the early 20th century. Today, remnants of the country’s heritage can be found in every corner of this fascinating land, from the thinly inhabited west coast to the modern, populated areas of Leinster. 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