The Irish Defence Forces in the 1930s – Holding Pattern
By Eoin Kinsella By the time Fianna Fáil took office in March 1932 (supported by the Labour Party), the storm clouds of …
Vincent ‘Mad Dog’ Coll – The Gangster from Gweedore
By John Joe McGinley One of the most notorious Irish gangsters of the prohibition era was Vincent ‘Mad Dog’ Coll. A handsome …
Recycling History – the bicycle and protest in Ireland
By Barry Sheppard Since the late nineteenth century, the humble bicycle has played a minor, yet significant role in Irish history. Internationally, …
Interview: Barry Sheppard on Muintir na Tire
Cathal Brennan and John Dorney interview Barry Sheppard on his research on Muintir na Tire. Muintir na Tire was a voluntary organisation …