We are lucky to feature B'fhiú an Braon Fola le Seámas Ó Maoileóin and its English translation Blood on the Flag. The translation was carried out by Patrick Twohig. Seámas Ó Maoileóin or James … [Read more...] about B’fhiú an Braon Fola le Seámas Ó Maoileóin
Irish Civil War
War in the West by Noel Ó Murchú
The books' full title is War in the West 1918 - 1923, the Struggle for Irish Independence on the Dingle Peninsula. The book is based on the testimonies of those who fought the campaign. War in the … [Read more...] about War in the West by Noel Ó Murchú
No Ordinary Women by Sinéad McCoole
Constance Markievicz had some advice for women activists: 'Leave your jewels in the bank, and buy a revolver.' Most of the women who became involved in the fight for Ireland's freedom did not have … [Read more...] about No Ordinary Women by Sinéad McCoole
Tomorrow was Another Day by Seamus O’Connor
Tomorrow was Another Day and the sub-title of the book is Irreverent Memories of an Irish Rebel Schoolmaster. This book is one of the few memoirs of the War of Independence and the Civil War in … [Read more...] about Tomorrow was Another Day by Seamus O’Connor
Ballyseedy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet
As we approach the 100th Anniversary of the Ballyseedy killings it is interesting to see what was said about them ten years ago. The booklet contains biographies of the men who died at the scene. … [Read more...] about Ballyseedy 90th Anniversary Commemoration Booklet
The Irish Civil War by Tim Pat Coogan & George Morrison
The authors take readers beyond the narrow focus other histories put on Michael Collins, this book recreates the entire course of the war that created modern-day Ireland. The book deals with events … [Read more...] about The Irish Civil War by Tim Pat Coogan & George Morrison
Between Two Hells by Diarmaid Ferriter
In December 1921, five months after a truce between the IRA and British Crown Forces, Sinn Féin negotiators signed a compromise treaty with representatives of the British government. It created the … [Read more...] about Between Two Hells by Diarmaid Ferriter
Ireland’s Civil War by Calton Younger
This book was first published in 1968 and was one of the first to deal with the the Irish Civil War in great detail. This is a classic history of the civil war and the author's attention to detail … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Civil War by Calton Younger
Towards Ireland Free and Brother against Brother by Liam Deasy
Towards Ireland Free is the story of one of the leaders of the War of Independence. In this account of the War of Independence in West Cork, he vividly recreates the tense and hope-filled atmosphere … [Read more...] about Towards Ireland Free and Brother against Brother by Liam Deasy
Sean Keating in Context by Éimear O’Connor
The sub-title of the book is Responses to Culture and Politics in Post Civil War Ireland. This book examines Keating's thoughts on culture, politics, economics and several other issues in the … [Read more...] about Sean Keating in Context by Éimear O’Connor