The 2017 edition marks the fourth volume of the Bournea Reaching Out parish history series - a treasured annual publication celebrating the heritage and community of Clonakenny, Couraguneen, and the wider Bournea parish.
 
This beautifully compiled 90+ page booklet features an inspiring mix of local history, personal stories, rare photographs, and parish updates. Highlights include Patrick Cody and Cody’s Sawmill, The Bergin Blacksmiths, Boulabane: Back in Time 1920–1960, Clonakenny GAA through the Decades, Historical Walks, and Ancient Antiquities of Clonakenny. The edition also captures the first-ever Bournea Festival and the ongoing efforts to reconnect with the Irish diaspora through Ireland Reaching Out.
 
With contributions from local historians, families, and community members, this publication preserves the voices and memories that define Bournea’s unique heritage — from its forges and schools to its GAA triumphs and emigrant stories.
 
A perfect keepsake for anyone with roots in Bournea or a love of Irish parish history and tradition.