Belfast Riots – A Short History
In recent articles on the Irish Story, Brian Hanley has looked the effects of the 1935 Belfast riots on southern Ireland. This …
British Military Involvement in the Irish Civil War
By John Dorney In recent weeks, (November 2012) there has been a flurry of controversy over the recovery, in the Imperial …
Casualties of the Irish Civil War in Dublin
Towards a figure for civil war casualties in Dublin and environs, January 1922-November 1924. By John Dorney. (Final update September 2016) It …
The Blueshirts – fascism in Ireland?
This is a discussion on the Irish History Show of the Blueshirts and fascism an anti-fascism in 1930s Ireland. Presented by Cathal Brennan …
The North King Street Massacre, Dublin 1916
Sixteen civilians were shot or bayoneted to death by soldiers from the South Staffordshire regiment during the Easter Rising. By John Dorney.(Updated …
The Irish Story archive on the Easter Rising
This is an archive of Irish Story articles on the 1916 Rising from 2010 onwards, including articles, interview and book reviews. Articles …
Book Review: The Battle for Cork, July-August 1922
The Battle for Cork, July-August 1922 By John Borgonovo, Mercier 2011 Reviewer: John Dorney On August 8 1922, 450 Free State soldiers …