
ULSTER
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
AT THE GAP OF THE NORTH
"THE BLACK NORTH"
THE MAIDEN CITY
TIRCONNELL
Through a warm, observant voice the listener is led across the storm‑tossed coasts and rolling hills of Ireland’s northern province. The author paints Ulster as a land where hard weather has forged a generous neighbourliness, where the clang of Belfast’s shipyards sits beside the quiet solitude of Slieve League. With a blend of humor and gentle nostalgia, the narrative captures everyday speech, rugged cottages, and the shared struggles of its Protestant and Catholic communities.
From the dramatic basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway to the tranquil blue of Lough Erne, each chapter offers vivid portraiture of places such as Carlingford Lough, the limestone cliffs of Cooley, and the historic cathedral city of Armagh. Interwoven with folklore of the Red Branch and Cúchulainn, the book invites listeners to feel the echo of ancient legends beneath modern life. The result is a richly textured auditory journey that celebrates a province often misunderstood yet undeniably part of the Irish soul.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (81K characters)
Series
Beautiful Ireland
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-06-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1950
An Irish writer and public figure who moved easily between literature and politics, he wrote on biography, travel, history, and the landscapes of Ireland with a clear, thoughtful style. His life also took him into Parliament and onto the front lines of World War I, giving his work an unusual mix of literary grace and lived experience.
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