The Bodhran Makers
The Bodhran Makers
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Life is harsh in close-knit community of Dirrabeg, a community on the Dingle Peninsula facing extinction in the mid-1950's. Donal Hallpelly’s bodhran playing brings him into conflict with Canon Tett, the ultraconservative local priest, determined to stamp out the last vestiges of paganism in his community.
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The Bodhran Makers by John B Keane
Life is harsh in close-knit community of Dirrabeg, a community on the Dingle Peninsula facing extinction in the mid-1950's. Donal Hallpellys bodhran playing brings him into conflict with Canon Tett, the ultraconservative local priest, determined to stamp out the last vestiges of paganism in his community.Furious, raging, passionate and … very, very funny
-- Boston GlobeAt once a rueful elegy to a vanished spirit and a comic celebration. For those who wear the green, this book will provide a bounty of tears and laughs.
-- Publishers Weekly
John Brendan Keane, who died in his native Listowel in 2002, remains one of Ireland’s most popular writers. He was the author of many awardwinning books and plays, including Big Maggie, Sive, The Year of the Hiker, Sharon's Grave and his masterpiece, The Field.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781847178855 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847178855 |
| Title | The Bodhran Makers |
| Author | John B Keane |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-04-03 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |