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Patrick M. Foley

A little-known writer whose surviving work offers a vivid window into County Kerry’s folklore, local history, and everyday beliefs in the early 20th century. His book blends storytelling and antiquarian curiosity in a way that still feels rich with place.

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Irish Historical Allusions, Curious Customs and Superstitions, County of Kerry, Corkaguiny

Irish Historical Allusions, Curious Customs and Superstitions, County of Kerry, Corkaguiny

by Patrick M. Foley

About the author

Patrick M. Foley is known for Irish Historical Allusions, Curious Customs and Superstitions, County of Kerry, Corkaguiny, a work published in 1916. Library and public-domain records identify him as the author of this book, and it appears to be the main work by him that remains widely available today.

The book focuses on County Kerry in Ireland, gathering together local history, folk beliefs, seasonal customs, and older traditions. Modern catalog and archive descriptions present it as a mix of folklore and historical narrative, with a strong sense of regional identity and memory.

Very little biographical information about Foley is readily confirmed in major public sources beyond this publication record. What can be said with confidence is that his writing preserves a detailed snapshot of Irish cultural life and storytelling traditions from his time.