In
1947, at the age of 18, Thomas Gilrane immigrated from County Leitrim
to America.
His childhood of farming, family, hard work and religion provided
him with all he needed to succeed. His memoir details life growing
up in a thatched cottage, without electricity, water or any modern
conveniences. The simple joys, challenges and difficulties that were
typical of living a traditional farm life in rural Ireland are described
in vivid detail.
It is a fascinating journey, and one that was common for thousands
of Irish families in the early 1900’s. He tells his story as
he remembers it —Just the Way It Was.
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If
you have questions for the author send email to
tom@justthewayitwas.com
A
special note from the Author:
Thanks to all of you for your interest in my story. It has been
great connecting with so many of you! This book started as a simple
family project - had I known it would be published there is more
I might have included. I'll be ading more quick stories and Irish
Folk Lore to the list below, Just the Way It Was, as I remember
. . .
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Where
can I get
Just The Way it was?
Available
in County Leitrim at:
P.S. Loughlins Store
Main Street, Dowra
The
Book Shop
Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon
Home of Journalist Carol Coleman, author of

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