Walking Through Ireland

by Robin Neillands

276 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1993

About the author

Robin Hunter Neillands was a British writer known for his works on travel and military history. A former Royal Marine who served in Cyprus and the Middle East, he later became a prolific author, publishing under multiple pen names. His military histories, often featuring firsthand accounts from veterans, challenged revisionist narratives, particularly regarding Bernard Montgomery, the Dieppe Raid, and the Allied bombing campaign in World War II. Neillands also authored numerous travel books inspired by his extensive journeys across Europe. His works, both popular and scholarly, earned him a nomination for the Royal United Services Institute’s Military Literature Award.

Reviews

[Mary Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up at a library sale even though it was somewhat dated because I have loved visiting Ireland. The book turned out to be a very interesting and down-to-earth journey of a hiker through Northern Ireland and down to Kerry. I found his insertion 0f historical data interesting and nicely integrated into the travel tale. Well-written, detailed but not overly done, non-touristy --I really liked this book a lot!

[Ms6282 Slater · Rating 3 out of 5]

An account of the author’s walk across the island of Ireland written in a light and humorous style. Historical detail integrated into the text and summarised well without being noticeably biased or prejeudiced. Witten in the early 1990’s so dated with respect to the “Troubles”. The description of the walk, landscape was a little superficial and it would have benefited from some editing, particularly the chapter on the Aran Isles. But overall an enjoyable read