is told in  By hereditary virtues: a history of Lough Rynn . First published in 2006, a revised, second edition of the book is now available (published March 2020). The new, expanded edition includes  includes additional research on the famine and post-famine era and  a new chapter on Lord Leitrim's relationships with the women in his life. You can order a copy via the PayPal link below.  The normal price of the book is €20 (£18.95 on Amazon). For a short time, the book is available here for the discounted price of €15  plus shipping - with free delivery in Mohill. About the book  Lough Rynn Castle, near Mohill, Co. Leitrim, belonged to one of the most notorious landlords of 19th century Ireland: William Sydney Clements, 3rd Earl of Leitrim - or simply Lord Leitrim.  The Earl lives in local memory as a notorious despot who represented the worst excesses of landlordism in Ireland during the 19th century. Drawing on various primary and secondary sources,  'By Heredit