As an Irish immigrant to Canada I knew a fair bit about my birth-place, but still there was so much to learn when I was researching my romance Novella
Londonderry Dreaming, and for my future series called Donegal Winds.
Sure, I knew about St. Patrick like most of the world does,
but there were many others who spread the gospel message to the pagan Irish all
those centuries ago.
Londonderry Dreaming, and for my future series called Donegal Winds.
In 2006 I visited the city of Londonderry in the county of
Donegal
(pronounced Dun—ee---gall)
What a step back into the past when I toured the medieval
walled city. It is one of the finest walled cities in Europe. A highlight of
that tour was visiting the old church St. Augustine’s. In itself this is a very
old church, but the site that it sits upon is believed to be that of the Columban
monastery founded in the late 6th century.
Here’s a link to some of
that history.
As I was researching my book I got friendly via email with
the vicar and the custodian of St. Augustine’s. Every once in a while Alan (the
custodian) sends me up-to-date photos of the lovely old church that touched my
heart in such a special place.
Here are some photos of that charming church, and if you
would like to see the stained glass windows in St. Augustine that touched my
heart so much, watch my 1 minute book trailer. There you’ll see the Ruth and
Naomi windows that feature in my novella Londonderry
Dreaming.
And don't forget, Londonderry Dreaming is FREE until April 2, 2015 from my publisher as our love offering for Lent.
Go here to Pelican Book Group download your Ebook copy for $0.00
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