A history of Batlinglass, at the very heart of West Wicklow, Ireland. Baltinglass is the very heart of West Wicklow. It is a charming country heritage town on the banks of the River Slaney. By building upon the base of street directories garnered from census returns and news articles, this book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a provincial town. Featuring stories of local notables, politicians and ordinary residents, this book will delight locals and visitors alike. AUTHOR: Paul Gorry is a native of Baltinglass who has had a lifelong interest in local history. He was a founder member of the West Wicklow Historical Society, was a founder Member of the Association of Professional Genealogists in Ireland and he was elected a Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society in 2005. 50 b/w illustrations