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The New Land: Uprooted from Kerry to County Dublin
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By: Mary M. Trant
Publisher: Mary M. Trant
Published: October 2026
Pages: 215
Categories: Autobiography
Language: English
Available as: Ebook
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ISBN-13: 9781068602733

The moving sequel to Life Between the Mountains and the Sea. When eight-year-old Maggie leaves County Kerry with her family in the early 1960s, she feels as though she is leaving her whole world behind. Trading the familiar mountains, the sea, and lifelong neighbours for an unfamiliar village in County Dublin, she suddenly finds herself starting over. Alongside her older brother Ted, Maggie must adjust to a new school, new friendships, and a different way of life where even voices around her sound strange. Yet amid the uncertainty, County Dublin gradually reveals its own magic—a place filled with mischief, laughter, discovery, and unforgettable characters. Through a rich tapestry of memories, Maggie recounts childhood escapades, teenage adventures, family struggles, and the enduring laughter that carried them all through changing times. From eerie old houses and holy wells to encounters with Teddy Boys, first jobs in the city, and unforgettable friendships, every vignette captures the warmth and spirit of growing up in Ireland during the 1960s and 1970s. Filled with colourful personalities... Meet a memorable nun, a fierce Moore Street stallholder, a cherished friend named Freda, and unexpected celebrity, and the unforgettable Mr Grumpy. Written as a semi-autobiographical historical novel drawing from the author's own life, this captivating continuation of Life Between the Mountains and the Sea celebrates resilience, deep family bonds, and the magic found in ordinary life. Tender, uplifting, and rich in Irish nostalgia, The New Land: Uprooted from Kerry to County Dublin is a heartfelt tribute to the courage and joy of the Irish Land Commission Resettlement generation.

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