Ireland and the First World War – A Brief Overview
By John Dorney Ireland throughout the First World War of 1914-1918 was an integral part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain …
John Dorney on the 1918 Conscription Crisis
John Dorney speaks at the People’s College on the 1918 Conscription Crisis. Listen below. The British government attempted to extend conscription to …
Commemorating 1918 and the Self determination of Nations
Why celebrating the election of 1918 too enthusiastically might not be in the Irish state’s interests in 2018. By John Dorney …
The Manchester martyrs: From last letters to lasting legends
By Mark Holan On 22 November 1867, Co. Cork native William P. Allen wrote his last letter “this side of the grave” …
Today in Irish History, 10 April 1923, Liam Lynch is killed.
The death of Liam Lynch signalled the effective end of the Irish Civil War. By John Dorney A small group of trench-coated …
Dr Shane Kenna, a tribute.
By John Dorney It was with the deepest regret that I learned on Tuesday February 28 of the death of our good …
Ireland in World of Revolutions: The People’s College Lecture Series 2017.
The Irish Story is proud to participate, with the People’s College, in a series of talks, aimed at putting Ireland’s revolutionary experience …