An extract from 'Am Muilech' November 2006 that might be of interest to those with connections with Lismore. A Tale from Lismore. The history of the remote Scottish island of Lismore has been recorded for the first time by local resident, Donald Black. Lismore boasted a populations a population of more than 1,700 in its heyday and played a key role in the lime burning industry. Today, it is home to just over 170 residents. The bilingual book Sgeulachd no Dha as an Lios ('A Tale or Two from Lismore'), has been published by the University of Strathclyde's Conservation and Development in Sparsely Populated Areas (CADISPA) project from Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor (the Lismore Historical Society). The absorbing book, which includes recordings by the author on CD, range from the island's prehistoric monuments to its future. It provides a moving account of the clearance and emigrations of the nineteenth century, as well as island occupations and trades. Gaelic poetry and song and biographies of well known Lismore people, including the folklorist Alexander Carmichael. A Tale from Lismore retails at £14.99 and is distributed by the Lismore Historical Society, Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor. The book was officially launched on 23rd October. See also :- http://www.strath.ac.uk/recentnews/headline_38944_en.html ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net