I absolutely loved reading this book. I was completely drawn into the topic of abandoned Ireland and could not stop reading it.

This is a stunning book taking you on a trip throughout Ireland. There is only a brief description of each place, I would have liked more information. The photographs fill you with thoughts of the past . You need to take your time with this book, there is a lot in itI I started to feel as if I was watching a world wide pandemic movie after awhile after seeing all the abandoned places! I thank NetGalley and Amber Books Ltd. for the advance look.

I am so delighted that Netgalley and the publishers allowed access to this fascinating book. Dominic Connolly has produced a fabulous overview of abandoned places on this wonderful island of Ireland, the book is divided into different categories of buildings, castles, forts, religious houses to name a few. Also he includes modern subjects, such as Corn mills, Linen mills, Flour mills and other Industrial places. Interestingly, included are examples of those buildings which suffered their demise during the boom and bust years and the COVID epidemic There is a cornucopia of pictures, all beautifully presented along with snippets of detail on each. I see this as a book which would appeal to an international audience, especially those who might have an Irish connection. A wonderful coffee table piece, I would be delighted to have this in my library. I cannot recommend Abandoned Ireland highly enough. A worthy five stars.

History comes alive in this pictorial journey through Ireland's past. From castles to commerce, railroad depots to abbey depths, Abandoned Ireland presents the reader with a panoramic view of all the was and lets us imagine much of what might yet be. Beautifully photographed, the book explores abandoned sites to tell the story of Ireland's past. Captions add interesting tidbits that bring a certain romance to the fore and have whetted my appetite to delve more fully into the history of some of the structures touched upon in the book. A wonderful addition to any history buff's or armchair traveler's library. Highly recommended.

This beautiful book explores the history and myths of Ireland through its abandoned sites. More than just gorgeous pictures, the text holds a wealth of information about the history and people of the Emerald Isle

I received a free copy of, Abandoned Ireland, by Dominic Connolly, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I love all things Ireland, I really enjoyed this book, It has amazing pictures of abandoned places and buildings all over Ireland. There are so many abandoned castles all over Ireland, so sad. If the walls of those castles could talk, we would hear some amazing stories.

Abandoned Ireland by Dominic Connolly is a visual treat! I was drawn because of the premise. I think many of us have images of what we believe these magical places might look like. Most of us dream of visiting, but never get the opportunity to actually go. This is an excellent “replacement” that allows you to travel from the comfort of your own home. I really liked that it is broken into various categories, such as castles/houses, cities/towns, transport/industrial, farms/cottages/schools, religious places, and military places. It truly has little bit of everything for everyone. Lose yourself in the stunning images and allow yourself to learn a little more through each of the captions. I was thoroughly pleased with this visual representation. Some pictures made me sad (especially castles, pubs, cottages, and ships), wondering about days gone by, others are more poignant, and still, many are inspiring. If personalities could be captured by places and locations, this would be the collection to experience them.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

A photographic dive into abandoned places across Ireland. Each chapter focuses on a different genre of place, like castles, industrial, churches, etc. My favorite was definitely the old castles! All the pictures are gorgeous and it was interesting to see these different parts of the Irish landscape.