Escaping Martyrdom in Manchester: The story of William and John Martin
By John Dorney William and John Martin were both born in Dublin in the 1830s, sons of William Martin, a weaver and …
Book Review: The Black and Tans: A Complete Alphabetical List, Short History and Genealogical Guide
By: Jim Herlihy Published by: Four Courts Press, Dublin 2021 Reviewed By: Seán William Gannon Jim Herlihy is hugely respected amongst historians …
Book Review: The Enigma of Arthur Griffith: ‘Father of us all’
By Colum Kenny Published by Merrion Press (2020) Reviewed: Eoin O’Driscoll We are approaching the end of Ireland’s Decade of Centenaries (2012-2023). …
Book Review: The Time of the Tans: an oral history of the War of Independence in County Clare
By Tomás Mac Conmara, Published by Mercier Press, Cork, 2019 Reviewer: Aaron Ó Maonaigh Memory… is the diary that we all …
The General Strike against Militarism, Ireland April 1922
By John Dorney On December 6 1921, the Anglo Irish Treaty was signed, setting up the Irish Free State. The deal, falling …