The Blight (Dúchan – Blúirí ó Fhoclóir Mháirtín Uí Chadhain) is a remarkable, edited collection of extracts from the personal notebooks of the celebrated Gaeltacht author Máirtín Ó Cadhain. Compiled in the period immediately before the 1949 publication of his masterpiece, Cré na Cille, these lexical examples provide an intimate, multidimensional window into the language, society, and vivid personalities of 1930s Connemara. It stands not merely as a linguistic record, but as a vibrant snapshot of the everyday life and distinct dialect of the Irish-speaking west.

The collection is thoughtfully arranged across ten overarching themes—spanning love, war, health, the weather, land, the sea, and the shore. In addition to elucidating the profound meanings and usages of local words, many of these short extracts function as captivating micro-stories in their own right. Hailed by the Irish Times as a "stunning book," this volume is beautifully elevated by exquisite, original artworks from Inis Mór visual artist Seán Ó Flaithearta, making it a profound pleasure for readers and a vital piece of Irish literary heritage.