Hello everyone, I have a copy of the Abbe MacGeoghegan's, "The History of Ireland Ancient & Modern...", dedicated to the Irish Brigade and translated from the French by Patrick O'Kelly. It was published in Dublin by James Duffy in 1844, but I don't think it's a first edition because the preface refers to an earlier one. I treasure this book because it belonged to my grandfather who, sadly, I never knew. I understand that it was a well regarded history of Ireland for some time and was wondering if anyone out there could tell me what the current perception of this history is? On a family history note one or two of the frontispiece papers have been inscribed by "Myles Byrne, Ballybraid, Glenmalure, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow." Again, in a more childish but quite elaborate hand, is the name "Mollie Byrne". At the moment I'm "knee deep" pursuing my English roots but, when I finally get down to concentrating on my Irish side, these could well become clues for me to follow up. Regards to all, Marie