Cathain Gearoid Ch O: The Loneliest Boy in the World

Name: Cathain Gearoid Ch O: The Loneliest Boy in the World
Author: O, Cathain Gearoid Ch & Ahern, Patricia
ISBN: 9781848892071

by O, Cathain Gearoid Ch & Ahern, Patricia

ISBN: 9781848892071

Published: 2014

Blasket Islands (Ireland)

Gearoid Cheaist O Cathain was the last child brought up on the Blasket Islands off Ireland's southwest coast. His childhood was unique, as he was the only child on the island, the nearest in age being his uncle who was 30 years older. A 1951 newspaper article described him as 'the loneliest boy in the world - he has only seagulls as playmates'. In this captivating memoir, he recalls growing up on the island without a doctor, priest, school, church or electricity. The trials and tribulations of the small, vulnerable fishing community until its evacuation are vividly related. Despite public perception, Gearoid remembers a wonderful childhood, cherished by parents and neighbours. His memories are entwined with the beliefs and customs handed down through the generations and are an insight into life on the Blaskets."

Compare Prices

Chapters Bookstore

Out of Stock

Checked: 41 days ago

€12.99

+ €5.00 shipping (Free over €30)

€17.99

Visit Store
Liber Bookshop

Out of Stock

Checked: 10 days ago

€14.95

+ €4.50 shipping (Free over €50)

€19.45

Visit Store
Dubray Books

In Stock

Checked: 38 days ago

€14.99

+ €0.00 shipping (Free over €0)

€14.99

Visit Store
Books.ie

In Stock

Checked: 22 days ago

€19.99

+ €6.00 shipping

€25.99

Visit Store