It’s App-Tastic: The Irish Story’s First Five Apps
Corny headlines aside, today is a pretty great day for The Irish Story. Over the last few weeks we’ve been working with …
Today in Irish History – Assassination of Sean Hales, December 7 1922
John Dorney looks at the savage bout of assassinations and executions in December 1922 during the Irish Civil War. On December 6th, …
Historical Perspective | James Downey: History teaches us value of leadership
Nice piece on neutrality by James Downey in the Independent today! This was not a matter of principle, and Eamon de Valera, …
Our First App: Easter Rising, The Story Of 1916
I’m delighted to announce that the first App from our co-publication deal with Collca is in the iTunes Store today. The App …
Bombs Return To Northern Ireland
Andy Oppenheimer looks at the rise in attacks by Republican paramilitaries in Northern Ireland and their potential for escalation. On 5 November …
Book Review: Liberator –The Life and Death of Daniel O’Connell
Liberator –The Life and Death of Daniel O’Connell 1830-1847 By Patrick M. Geoghegan. Gill &Macmillan, 2010 Reviewer: John Dorney Patrick Geoghegan opens this …
Paul Henry in Achill
Patricia Byrne looks at the links between artist Paul Henry, Achill, John Millington Synge, Jack Yeats and Sean O’Faolain. ‘The Bog Road’, …