Today in Irish History, December 14, 1918 – The General Election of 1918
The historic victory of Sinn Fein. By John Dorney No election in Irish history has been as decisive as the British …
The Irish Parliamentary Party after 1918, an interview with Martin O’Donoghue
In this interview, John Dorney speaks to Martin O’Donoghue about the fate of the once-dominant Irish Parliamentary Party after its defeat in …
Travelling the Same Road? Arthur Griffith & The IRB, pre-1916
Gerard Shannon on Arthur Griffith’s long and often tortuous relationship with the Irish Republican Brotherhood up to 1916. By 1905, the journalist …
The All-for-Ireland League 1909-1918
Many familiar with Irish history of this period are more than aware of the centrality of the Home Rule Party, as Conor …
Book Review: Sligo.The Irish Revolution 1912-23
By Michael Farry Four Courts Press, 2012 Reviewer: John Dorney This new book on county Sligo’s experiences in the upheaval of 1912-23 …
Interview: Conor Mulvagh on the Home Rule Party
Conor Mulvagh, historian of the Irish Parliamentary Party, talks to John Dorney about the IPP or Home Rule Party that dominated Irish politics for nearly …