Limerick was a key social, political and military battleground during the Irish revolution of 1912-23. By examining a wide range of contemporary sources, O'Callaghan reveals what life was like for people from all sectors of Limerick society during these turbulent years.
A robust analysis of the three days between the announcement and the implementation of the Truce that counters the myths and propaganda invented by some politicians, historians and newspaper columnists in an attempt to rewrite Irish history.
Ambitious and novel in its approach, Forging the Border: Donegal and Derry in Times of Revolution, 1911-1925 fills an important lacuna, and challenges long-held assumptions and beliefs about the road to partition in the north-west.
John D. Ruddy brings history to life and makes it entertaining for everyone. His viral online hit, Manny Man, has amassed millions of YouTube views around the globe. After successfully taking on the history of Ireland, he turns his playful eye to the revolutionary period, telling the story of how Ireland fought for and won its freedom.
A narrative of the critical years in modern Ireland's history. This book presents the never loses sight of the ordinary forms of heroism performed by Irish men and women trapped in extraordinary times.
The Irish Revolution - the war between the British authorities and IRA - was the first successful revolt anywhere against the British Empire. This narrative places events in Ireland in the wider context of a world in turmoil after the ending of a global war: one that saw the collapse of empires and the rise of fascist Italy and communist Russia.