Irish History
Irish People & Places
Whether you’re interested in historical events, our struggle for independence, or the making of modern Ireland, there’s something here for everyone.
Celebrate the extraordinary people and breathtaking places that make Ireland what it is today.
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This Boy’s Heart John Creedon From urban exotica to spacious meadows, from the classroom of fifty boys to the open road - these stories of friendship, fun, family and folklore take you on a heart- warming journey into an Irish childhood.
I Loved Him From The Day He Died Michael Harding
As he walks the Camino, Harding is joined by the ghost of his long-dead father, whom he lost at 22. Here, he reflects on how this distant figure continues to profoundly affect his life.
The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020 Diarmaid Ferriter As the Republic enters its second century of independence, and the North continues to grapple with the legacy of the Troubles, Ferriter makes historical sense of post-1990s Ireland, and what lies in the darkest corners of its archives.
Atlas of the Irish Civil War Edited by Hélène O’Keeffe, John Crowley, Donal Ó Drisceoil, John Borgonovo & Mike Murphy From the research team that produced Atlas of the Irish Revolution , this volume represents a major and accessible contribution to the historiography of a conflict that has cast a long shadow over Irish life.
1588, The Spanish Armada and the 24 ships lost on Ireland’s Shores Michael B. Barry Using a wealth of illustrations and specially prepared maps, Michael B. Barry brings to life the story of the Spanish Armada from start to finish, written in an accessible style.
Revolutionary Times: Ireland 1913-1923: The Forging of a Nation Mike Cronin & Mark Duncan Meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated, Revolutionary Times captures the full complexity of Ireland’s most tumultuous yet transformative decade: 1913–1923.
The Emergency in Colour Michael B. Barry
Under the Rainbow Shane Kenny
History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts Ian Miller Meet the doctors who revolutionised Irish medicine in the 19th century. Here, fact and folklore intertwine to take you on a fascinating journey through Irish history as you’ve never experienced it before.
Hotel Lux Maurice J.Casey
Leaning on Gates Seamus O’Rourke
Only a Soldier Knows Ray Lane
You Will Die in Prison Bernard Phelan
Stronger: What Didn’t Kill Me, Made Me Nicola Hanney Nicola Hanney recounts the harrowing years she spent suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands of disgraced Garda Paul Moody while battling recurring cancer, and her gruelling fight to reclaim her life.
Hotel Lux uncovers a world of forgotten radicals who saw their hopes and dreams crash against reality yet retained their faith in a beautiful future for all.
In the sequel to Standing in Gaps , this innocent Leitrim lad finally flees the nest, briefly sampling life in New York, Dublin and London - before inevitably returning to his beloved, duller than dishwater existence at home.
Through extensive research, the photos presented here have been painstakingly hand-colourised by photographer John O’Byrne, showing what life on the island was like in extraordinary times.
A story of tragedy, both political and human; of those who died and were injured; of a government with good potential which fell; and of an economic disaster that could have been averted, or at least substantially mitigated.
This gripping memoir explores the nature of warfare, duty and mental strength it takes to be the person who overrides every natural human instinct and walks towards a 1,000kg bomb.
Bernard Phelan was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was arrested on false charges of spying, becoming a political hostage awaiting execution, until he was released 7 months later.
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