The People’s College Lecture Series on the Irish Revolution. Lectures 1-3
The People’s College with Irish Story contributors John Dorney and Cathal Brennan, are running a series of historical lectures. See below, the …
Today in Irish History 27 September 1922, the Passing of the Public Safety Act
The passing of legislation allowing for executions during the Irish Civil War. By John Dorney On September 27 1922, the Dáil …
Book Review: Review: Running With Crows
Running with Crows, The Life and Death of a Black and Tan By DJ Kelly Reviewer: Kevin McCarthy The …
General Michael (Miguel) Marmion, the Spanish Army and the Irish ‘Wild Geese’
Chevalier William F.K. Marmion, M.A. tells the story of his search for his ancestor and the Irish soldiers of Spain. …
Today in Irish History, Bloody Sunday in Derry, 30 January 1972
The fatal shooting of 13 unarmed demonstrators by the British Army in Derry in 1972. By John Dorney. See also Four Bloody …
The Irish VC, An Alternative Narrative Of Irish History
John Dennehy looks at the impact of one man on Irish life during World War One. The British assault on the Turks …
The Irish War of Independence – A Religious War? Part II
In this second part of a three part audio feature, we look at the conduct of the War of Independence on the ground. …