A history of County Kerry, from the 1916 Easter Rising through the end of the Irish Civil war in 1923. With contemporary reports from the Republican leaning newspaper, The Kerryman, and analysis … [Read more...] about Rebel Kerry edited by Simon Brouder
Irish History
Revolution in Connacht by Cormac Ó Comhraí
During the years 1913-23 the people of Connacht saw a Republican uprising against British rule, Civil War, World War, a land war, sectarian violence, and five elections. Weaving together … [Read more...] about Revolution in Connacht by Cormac Ó Comhraí
Sam Maguire by Margaret Walsh
This is the only biography of the enigmatic man behind Ireland's most prestigious sporting trophy. Maguire was born in Dunmanway Co Crok in 1877. He emigrated to London where he immersed himself … [Read more...] about Sam Maguire by Margaret Walsh
The Life and Times of James Connolly by C Desmond Greaves
James Connolly, Irish Socialist Republican and greatest of all Irish Labour leaders, was shot - strapped to a chair because his wounds forbade him to stand - by a British firing squad on May 12, … [Read more...] about The Life and Times of James Connolly by C Desmond Greaves
Biting at the Grave by Padriag O’Malley
This is a haunting account of the hunger strikes of 1980 -81 and their lingering effects on the troubled people of Northern Ireland. Perhaps the most remarkable aspects of the 1980-81 hunger … [Read more...] about Biting at the Grave by Padriag O’Malley
Roger Casement by Brian Inglis
On August 3, 1916, Sir Roger Casement was hanged at Pentonville prison for high treason. In this biography, the author makes full use of a wealth of new material. He deals conclusively with the … [Read more...] about Roger Casement by Brian Inglis
Saorstát Eireann – Official Handbook
Saorstát Eireann: Official Handbook, a solid production on heavy, high-quality paper. It was written and illustrated by some of the most talented people in Ireland, at that time. The front cover … [Read more...] about Saorstát Eireann – Official Handbook
Written in Stone by Niamh O’Sullivan
Kilmainham Jail has housed many of Ireland's key historical figures in the struggle for independence, from the 1798 rebellion through to the Civil War. Although it also held many ordinary criminals … [Read more...] about Written in Stone by Niamh O’Sullivan
The Mystery of the Casement Ship by Karl Spindler
Captain Karl Spindler was the Commander of the Aud. The Aud was carrying arms to aid the Easter Rising. The ship anchored in Tralee Bay on April 20th 1916. However, due to an unfortunate set of … [Read more...] about The Mystery of the Casement Ship by Karl Spindler
War and an Irish Town by Eamonn McCann
To mark the 50th Anniversary of the arrival of British troops in Derry, we are featuring War and an Irish Town. This book describes the people involved in the conflict. It also describes the … [Read more...] about War and an Irish Town by Eamonn McCann