The author describes the rise and spread of the Celts and their arrival in the British Isles. The book includes an appreciation of their religion, art and literature in these islands. It is a study … [Read more...] about The Celts by Nora Chadwick
Irish Interest
Bianconi – King of the Irish Roads by M O’C. Bianconi & S J Watson
Charles Bianconi (1786 - 1875) revolutionized the transport system of 19th century Ireland. This first full length biography draws largely on his private papers and diaries. The authors describe … [Read more...] about Bianconi – King of the Irish Roads by M O’C. Bianconi & S J Watson
Banned in Ireland by Julia Carlson
This collection of interviews was edited for Article 19: International Centre on Censorship. A watchdog organization named for Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Ireland's … [Read more...] about Banned in Ireland by Julia Carlson
Screening Ireland by Lance Pettitt
Screening Ireland examines a century of screen representations of Ireland from a cultural studies perspective. The author skillfully introduces historical and contemporary examples from both film … [Read more...] about Screening Ireland by Lance Pettitt
The Irish Counter Revaluation 1921 – 1936 y John M Regan
In 1921, Michael Collins argued that the Anglo-Irish treaty offered nationalists the freedom to achieve freedom. In 1926, Kevin O'Higgins went to London with a proposal to have the British monarch … [Read more...] about The Irish Counter Revaluation 1921 – 1936 y John M Regan
Freedom and the Fifth Commandment by Brian Heffernan
The guerilla war waged between the IRA and the crown forces was a pivotal episode in the modern history of Ireland. This book addresses the War of Independence from a new perspective by focusing on … [Read more...] about Freedom and the Fifth Commandment by Brian Heffernan
Arklow by Jim Rees
Arklow the story of a town by local historian Jim Rees was over 25 years in the making. He spent that time researching the history of Arklow town. The author has uncovered evidence of human … [Read more...] about Arklow by Jim Rees
Strongbow by Conor Kostick
The coming of the Normans to Ireland in 1169 is a pivotal moment in the country's history. It is a period full of bloodthirsty battles, both between armies and individuals. With colorful … [Read more...] about Strongbow by Conor Kostick
Up Like A Bird by Brendan Hughes
Brendan Hughes' gritty memoir charts his rise through the ranks of the Provisional IRA in the early 1970's. It was transformed into one of the most sophisticated guerilla movements in the … [Read more...] about Up Like A Bird by Brendan Hughes
Lecture on the Tones in a Decade of Irish History
The lecture on the Tones was delivered by Republican prisoner Seosamh O Cuinneagain at the Curragh Internment Camp. The lecture was delivered on two occasions in the Spring of 1958. It gives an … [Read more...] about Lecture on the Tones in a Decade of Irish History