Patrick (Rocky Mountain) O’Brien, with a passion for his native sod, claims he was forced to emigrate because of the political situation in Ireland at the time. We’ve taken a few extracts from his book Birth and Adoption published in 1904.

Bantry Culture & Creativity 2020 supported by Creative Ireland/Cork County Council.

Compiled and edited by Angela O’Donovan, Cathaoirleach, BHAS.

Rocky Mountain O’Brien