John Jude Devenney, local historian and school master, captures perfectly the spirit of his native County Donegal with true stories, lesser-known legends and fascinating anecdotes from long ago in this easy to read history. Beautiful photographs throughout. It offers a comprehensive overview of life in Donegal since the very first settlers arrived here during the Irish Neolithic period (8000 BC - 4000 BC). Just about every aspect of life in the county is touched on in this illustrated trawl of the centuries.