This book provides fresh insights into the causes, development, and enduring legacies of the Irish Civil War. Understand the divisions sparked by the Anglo-Treaty and the pursuit of complete Irish independence. Delve into the conduct on both sides, the bitter remnants left behind, and the role of key IRA figures who opposed the Treaty.
Including dramatic first-hand accounts of the activities of the IRA in Clare during the War of Independence and the Civil War, this book adds missing voices to the Irish revolutionary narrative, especially from the anti-Treaty IRA who were unwilling to engage with the 'Free-Staters' in the Bureau of Military History.
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.
Chronicles the experiences of the Galway-based survivors of the War of Independence and the Civil War, interviewed by Ernie O'Malley. Many of the individuals would not talk about their experiences, even to their own families, but were willing to talk to Commandant General O'Malley, the senior surviving Republican military commander.
Includes accounts of activities in many parts of Mayo, the neighbouring parts of Roscommon and Sligo and most of those interviewed also fought against the Free State in the Civil War. Many were unwilling to talk - even to their own families - about their experience, but because O'Malley agreed to be interviewed by O'Malley.