In Clare Island - A Brief Treasury of Memories, Chris O' Grady recounts not just his own life since he was born on the island in 1932, but also catalogues the evolution over a century of this most beautiful of inhabited islands off Ireland's west coast.

He details the life of his forebears were born into, where the islandders were dependent on each other for their survival. Fir suceeding generations, rampant emigration dominated the island of its youth. Chris also wanted to go and find a better, easier life elsewhere but family circumstances dictated otherwise. Accepting his destiny, he focused on how to make life better, not just for his own family but for all islanders.

Combining a love of his native place with an admirable work ethic, over many decades, Chris has been to the forefront of key development on Clare Island, which are discusssed along with giving a gernal overview of life on Clare Island, in this woderful, accessible book.