Three Castles Burning

"...you’ll find few better guides [to Dublin] than historian Donal Fallon..." ~Wall Street Journal

"Dublin’s rich but troubled past is conveyed with admiration—and with the help of cultural references...Three Castles Burning is a vibrant history of Dublin told through historical surveys of twelve of its streets." ~Foreword Reviews

'Readers will enjoy learning about hidden architectural details or unassuming plaques marking important events that might otherwise escape notice throughout the city. Archived and present-day photographs accent interesting facts and historical vignettes, pairing nicely with Fallon’s accessible writing. Well-researched and full of interesting facts, this book is sure to surprise even Dubliners and makes a perfect companion for any walking—or armchair—tour around the city.’ ~Grace Rosean, Booklist

‘A delightful potted history of Dublin . . . that refrain, “who knew?” is one the reader might find themselves repeating on every page, such is the mine of information contained in each chapter of this little book.’ ~Anne Cunningham, Irish Independent

‘Entertaining stories from Dublin’s past allows hidden gems to shine.’ ~John Walshe, Sunday Business Post

‘If Los Angeles feels like it was designed for the driver, and New York City for the subway passenger, Dublin, one could say, was made for the pedestrian. Its reputation as a city best experienced on foot was secured a century ago with the publication of James Joyce’s Ulysses, a novel with an emphasis on perambulation. It remains true today; few places better suit a weekend of wandering. And you’ll find few better guides than historian Donal Fallon, author of the new book Three Castles Burning: A History of Dublin in Twelve Streets, and host of a popular social history podcast. On a recent stroll, Mr. Fallon was repeatedly stopped by denizens, eager to share discoveries and pose for selfies. That a historian can be a local celebrity testifies to the degree to which the past remains present here.’ ~Matt Kronsberg, Wall Street Journal