The Crowther Family – An Irish Story
John Dorney looks the fortunes of the Crowther and Knowles families of 19th century Dublin. They were working class Protestant unionists, whose 19th century …
The Irish Language, Part II – A Phoenix from the Flames?
In this second and concluding part of our feature on the history of the Irish language, we look at the role Irish …
Book Review: King Dan The Rise of Daniel O’Connell 1775-1829
King Dan, The Rise of Daniel O’Connell 1775-1829, By Patrick M. Geoghegan, Gill & MacMillan, 2008. Reviewer: John Dorney Daniel O’Connell, Patrick …