Novel idea gives readers a clear picture of island’s past

An island community off the south-west coast has come up with a novel way of raising money, while also educating visitors about its past. Two artists created three graphic novels which detail the history of Cape Clear, the heroic rescue of a liner’s crew, and the story of a chalice which disappeared for more than 200 years.

Created in comic-strip fashion, the graphic novels have gone on sale at the island’s tourist office and craft shop, with the proceeds going towards their upkeep.