Just published, This Is The Mizen, presents a rigorous and wide-ranging investigation into the history and landscape of The Mizen Peninsula in West Cork. Drawing on extensive research and a journalist’s eye for detail, John D’Alton, a long-time Mizen resident, brings clarity to a region often obscured by myth,assumption, and romanticisation.

Rather than relying on local lore or well-worn narratives, D’Alton interrogates the available evidence—archaeological, geological, historical and anecdotal—to construct a grounded and nuanced account of The Mizen’s past. The result is a study that not only corrects common misconceptions but also uncovers overlooked aspects of the region’s cultural and physical history, from prehistoric structures and medieval trade to famine-era injustices and modern misinterpretations.

D’Alton, also a published photographer, has filled the book with beautiful and unique views of The Mizen.

This Is The Mizenis a comprehensive and accessible exploration of a rugged landscape often seen but never before examined in depth.

This is a must-have history and guide for residents and visitors alike.