The Soul of Ireland

Ireland, the most westerly island of Europe, is world-renowned for the rugged natural beauty of her landscapes, the friendly welcome of her people and the joyfulness of her culture.

The author of this book, Father William Lockington, shows a deep appreciation of this exterior charm. But he goes much deeper. He asks the question: “What is the soul of Ireland?”

Taking us on a captivating and inspiring geographical, historical and spiritual journey of Ireland and all things Irish, Father Lockington shows us beyond a shadow of a doubt that “Ireland is Ireland in her Catholicity and her Catholic history”.

Written in 1919, some may be tempted to consider this book beautiful but irrelevant. “Ireland is no longer like that”, they will object. This is true, but if Ireland is to survive, she must rediscover her soul. This book will help her in that task.