This collection of about 3500 volumes was given to the Library in 2000 in memory of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin (1914-1999), well-known writer, film director/producer and sports administrator. His family wished to highlight the close connections of the Morris family with Galway. Among the subjects represented are 20th century Irish Literature, Irish Art, Archaeology and History as well as world politics and horse racing
This collection of about 3500 volumes was given to the Library in 2000 in memory of Michael Morris, 3rd Baron Killanin (1914-1999), well-known writer, film director/producer and sports administrator. His family wished to highlight the close connections of the Morris family with Galway. It represents volumes he collected throughout his life, especially when engaged on his editorial work on the Shell Guide to Ireland, the first edition of which appeared in 1062.
Among the subjects represented are 20th century Irish Literature, Irish Art, Archaeology and History as well as world politics and horse racing
Over 2100 titles
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The James Hardiman Library has legal ownership of this collection. James Hardiman Library does not hold copyright for the complete collection