Book Review: Judging W.T. Cosgrave
Judging W.T. Cosgrave by Michael Laffan Published by Royal Irish Academy Press, Dublin 2014 Reviewer: Daniel Murray Judging W.T. Cosgrave is the …
Book Review, ‘A Just Society for Ireland?’
Title: A Just Society For Ireland? 1964-1987 Author: Ciara Meehan Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan, 2013 Price: £55.00 Reviewer: Rhona McCord Ciara Meehan’s recent …
‘Let it be Under our Thumb’ – the History of the Seanad
A brief history of the Irish Senate, By John Dorney. In a recent (October 2013) referendum, the Irish electorate voted not to …
The Mother and Child Scheme – The role of Church and State.
Rhona McCord takes a fresh look at the clash of ideologies and interests in the Irish state over the Mother and Child …
The Blueshirts – fascism in Ireland?
This is a discussion on Near Fm’s History Show of the Blueshirts and fascism an anti-fascism in 1930s Ireland. Presented by Cathal Brennan …
Historical Perspective – the first day of the 31st Dail
John Dorney looks at TDs’ evocations of history at the opening of the 31st Dail. The opening of the 31st Dail marked …
Historical Perspective: On Resigning
John-Paul McCarthy adds some interesting historical perspective to the debate about Brian Cowen and his position in a piece in the Irish …