Published: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 12:30 PM

Last updated: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 2:49 PM

Author Jackie Lynch with her daughter Eva and singer songwriter Mundy, who launched the book

Photographic journey through Birr launched

Published: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 12:30 PM

Last updated: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 2:49 PM

Birr native Jackie Lynch launched her first book 'My Hometown', a photographic journey through the streets of Birr, at John's Hall in Birr on Sunday evening last. The book was officially launched by local singer songwriter Mundy, and a huge crowd turned out for the occasion. Only 500 copies of the hardback book have been printed, making the €25 book almost a collector's item. 'My Hometown' is on sale in Birr Castle shop, The Organic Store, Kelly's on O'Connell St, Square News, Whelahan's and Birr Theatre and Arts Centre.

Published: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 12:30 PM

Last updated: Thu 17 Nov 2011, 2:49 PM

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