This book investigates the significant migration of Achill Island potato workers, known as 'tattie-hokers', to Scotland, focusing on the tragic events in Kirkintilloch in 1937. It examines the socio-economic conditions that drove this migration and the harsh realities faced by these seasonal laborers. The work aims to shed light on a specific, often overlooked, chapter of Irish and Scottish social history.

This work appears to be a focused historical study, likely drawing on archival research and potentially oral histories to reconstruct the experiences of Achill Island migrants. Its subject matter suggests a detailed exploration of a specific historical event and its broader social implications. The book is positioned to offer a valuable contribution to the understanding of Irish diaspora and labor history in Scotland.