Examining the various types of building in both the North and South of Ireland, in towns, villages and the countryside, this work aims to help readers to identify buildings and establish their history and purpose. The focus is on small "everyday" buildings, such as workplaces and churches.

A Field Guide to the Buildings of Ireland is no mere rehearsal of dates and historical facts but is in itself a cultural monument, an enduring stimulus to the awareness of environment and the fascinating legacy of a built heritage.