Published by the Irish Genealogical Foundation, this book was originally made for members researching in Roscommon. What this book does This work includes copies of actual records (some worn, torn and faded), from the IGF Library.

This classic text, first published in 1964, opens with an account of the victory of Count Plunkett, father of the executed 1916 leader, Joseph Plunkett, in the February 1917 bye-election in North Roscommon.

"The history of Roscommon in the 1912-23 period is one of transition to new political allegiances while retaining old economic desires.

They were hot-tempered, strong, brave, daring and often rash and many of their deeds are captured in this collection of tales from across the country.

The Early History of Roscommon County - This book is a vehicle for time travel to the earliest days of Roscommon County, Michigan - a place of woods, water and wildlife in north central Michigan.