Donegal Memories is a memoir of life in rural Ireland in the mid-twentieth century. James N. Johnston paints a vivid picture of his childhood in Donegal, evoking the landscape, the language, and the traditions of the region. The book is a charming and nostalgic account of a vanishing way of life, and a reminder of the enduring power of community and family. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.