A compelling history of life on Cork City's northside for almost a century.

Originally published in 1999 and now reprinted by public demand with added historical material and photographs, this book carries the reader on a journey from the early days of Spangle Hill to the present day Farranree. It captures the lives of a people who moved from the dark lanes and slum tenements of Ireland's Second City in the 1930's to a new life in a what was then, ' out the country '. Told largely in their own words, this is the story of how they battled poverty and hardship while always maintaining a unique sense of hope and humour in the face of life's daily struggle. Within these pages the reader will learn of their ability to survive in the face of adversity and in their determination to build a better future for themselves and the generations to come.

Spangle Hill Forever is also a nostalgic heartwarming reminder of childhood days. Of steering-cars and glassiallys. Slocking apples and playing ' pickie '. Pitch-and Toss and messenger-boys, but most of all it is a tribute to the generations past and present of Spangle Hill / Farranree and to their spirit of pride loyalty to the place they are proud to call home.