The Kirwan murder case, 1852

John Ferrall

Master of Sligo Workhouse, 1852–66

Fergus O'Ferrall

This case study provides the first account to focus on the career and work of a master of an Irish workhouse. It explores the role of a master in respect of iss…

Waterford port and harbour, c.1815–42

Shaping the port

Mary Breen

The management and development of Waterford port and harbour during a formative period in Irish history are explored in this book. Particular attention is paid …

Rathcoole and the United Irish Rebellions, 1798–1803

Kerron Ó Luain

The story of the United Irish rebellions in a hitherto quiet corner of south-west County Dublin is a story of personal resentments fuelled by the spread of radi…

Landholding in the new English settlement of Hacketstown, Co. Carlow, 1635–1875

Oliver Whelan

The new Protestant settlement in the lordship of Clonmore, centred around Hacketstown, proved resilient to the 1641 rebellion and attracted investment, includin…

Murder trials in Ireland, 1836–1914

W.E. Vaughan

The book describes how the courts dealt with murder, beginning with the coroner's inquest and ending with the conviction and hanging of the murderer. Between th…