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RTÉ’s ‘From Boom to Bust’ reviewed
Cathal Brennan runs a cold eye over a slice of recent Irish history – the now-defunct Progressive Democrat Party – as portayed in the RTE documentary, ‘From Boom to Bust’. Reviewer: Cathal Brennan A serious television ...
Four Bloody Sundays
In the wake of the Saville Report on the events in Derry in 1972, John Dorney looks at the place of “Bloody Sundays” in 20th century Irish History. ~ It may surprise some readers to learn ...
Today In Irish History Hill – The Battle Of Vinegar Hill, 21 June
~1798~ 212 years ago today the Wexford based forces of the insurgent Irish army was engaged by General Lake‘s (an intriguing character and a talented commander) British army and defeated bloodily during a battles at ...
Book Reviews – Mercier’s Military History of the Irish Civil War Series
Mercier Military History of the Irish Civil War series The Battle for Limerick City by Padraig Og O Ruairc The Summer Campaign in Kerry by Tom Doyle REVIEWER: John Dorney The Irish Civil War, 1922-23, ...
RTÉ’s ‘Limits of Liberty’ Reviewed
The Limits of Liberty A South Wind Blows Production for RTÉ Reviewer: Cathal Brennan The blurb for Diarmaid Ferriter’s new three part series for RTÉ states that, ‘it is the story of how governments of ...
Wellington Barracks, Dublin, 1922 – A Microcosm of the Irish Civil War
John Dorney looks at Wellington Barracks during the first 6 months of the Irish Civil War. We often concentrate on the emotional impact of this conflict, rather than its military aspect, but what was actually happening on the ground? ...
Book Review ~ Battles Fought On Irish Soil: A Complete Account ~ Sean McMahon
Title: Battles Fought On Irish Soil: A Complete Account Author: Sean McMahon Publisher: Londubh Books, 2010 ISBN: 978-1-9075350-3-1 REVIEWER: Eoin Purcell I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Sean McMahon as commissioning editor, while working ...