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20th-century history

Periodicals and journalism in twentieth-century Ireland 2

Periodicals and journalism in twentieth-century Ireland 2

A variety of voices

Periodicals have been at the core of journalistic activity since before the foundation of the state but have remained an area long neglected within media history. This volume, featuring essays by leading media historians, presents an insight into recent...Periodicals have been at the core of journalistic activity since before the foundation of the state but have remained an area long...
Author/Editor: Mark O'Brien & Felix M. Larkin, editors
Irish Men and Women in the Second World War

Irish Men and Women in the Second World War

The publication of this book in 1999 provided the first detailed examination of the many Irish men and women, all volunteers, who served in the Second World War. It led the way for further study and the author...The publication of this book in 1999 provided the first detailed examination of the many Irish men and women, all volunteers, who...
Author/Editor: Richard Doherty
A life in Cork, Dublin and Westminister

A life in Cork, Dublin and Westminister

The reminiscences of Ignatius O'Brien, lord chancellor of Ireland, 1913-18

Ignatius O’Brien was the youngest son of a struggling Cork business family. After somewhat unhappy experiences at a Cork Vincentian school and the Catholic University of Ireland, he studied to become a barrister while supporting himself as a reporter...Ignatius O’Brien was the youngest son of a struggling Cork business family. After somewhat unhappy experiences at a Cork Vincentian school and...
Author/Editor: Daire Hogan & Patrick Maume, editors
Through the builder's lens

Through the builder's lens

Dublin's evolving streetscapes

Many people have helped create Dublin’s unique streetscapes. This book looks at the builders and their projects and draws on the extraordinarily rich photographic archive of one of Dublin’s foremost construction companies, G. & T. Crampton, as it explores...Many people have helped create Dublin’s unique streetscapes. This book looks at the builders and their projects and draws on the extraordinarily...
Author/Editor: Ruth McManus
The Rise and Fall of the Orange Order From reformation to Dolly's Brae

The Rise and Fall of the Orange Order From reformation to Dolly's Brae

Formed in 1795, the Orange Order had grown into a formidable popular organisation in its first forty years of existence. However, against a background of major social, political and economic change, the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland made...Formed in 1795, the Orange Order had grown into a formidable popular organisation in its first forty years of existence. However, against...
Author/Editor: Daragh Curran
Roscommon

Roscommon

The Irish Revolution, 1912–23

The history of Roscommon in the 1912–23 period is one of transition to new political allegiances while retaining old economic desires. Almost wholly dependent on agriculture to fuel the local economy and sustain the county’s people, the fight for...The history of Roscommon in the 1912–23 period is one of transition to new political allegiances while retaining old economic desires. Almost...
Author/Editor: John Burke
Electioneering and propaganda in Ireland, 1917–21

Electioneering and propaganda in Ireland, 1917–21

Votes, violence and victory

This book provides an illuminating and unique analysis of the political rivalry between all the major parties during Ireland’s revolutionary years. Politicians, propagandists and their voluntary supporters instigated forceful election campaigns to promote ideologies that aimed to alter or imbed...This book provides an illuminating and unique analysis of the political rivalry between all the major parties during Ireland’s revolutionary years. Politicians,...
Author/Editor: Elaine Callinan
Vindicating Dublin

Vindicating Dublin

The story behind the controversial dissolution of the Corporation in 1924

Dublin Corporation was dissolved by the Free State Government on 20 May 1924, following an inquiry in the Mansion House. According to one prominent historian, the decision to dissolve Dublin Corporation was not clear-cut and seemed ‘to give some...Dublin Corporation was dissolved by the Free State Government on 20 May 1924, following an inquiry in the Mansion House. According to...
Author/Editor: Aodh Quinlivan
Directory of Historic Dublin Guilds

Directory of Historic Dublin Guilds

Second Edition

First published in 1993, and winner of the Phillimore Prize, this directory is re-issued in an expanded format, with full colour illustrations throughout. A must-have for local and family history. *Mary Clark* is the Dublin City Archivist. *Raymond Refausse* is...First published in 1993, and winner of the Phillimore Prize, this directory is re-issued in an expanded format, with full colour illustrations...
Author/Editor: Mary Clark & Raymond Refausse, editors
Art O'Brien and Irish Nationalism in London, 1900-25

Art O'Brien and Irish Nationalism in London, 1900-25

London-born and reared, Art O’Brien’s journey from wealthy electrical engineer to leader of Irish militant nationalism in London was, by any measure, quite extraordinary. This book uses the life of O’Brien (1872–1949) as a central axis on which to...London-born and reared, Art O’Brien’s journey from wealthy electrical engineer to leader of Irish militant nationalism in London was, by any measure,...
Author/Editor: Dr Mary MacDiarmada
Kildare

Kildare

The Irish Revolution, 1912–23

This is the first comprehensive single volume history of County Kildare during the Irish Revolution of 1912-23. A noted garrison county, the concentration of British military personnel in Kildare was the highest in Ireland, and the Curragh was the...This is the first comprehensive single volume history of County Kildare during the Irish Revolution of 1912-23. A noted garrison county, the...
Author/Editor: Seamus Cullen
The Ideal Diplomat?

The Ideal Diplomat?

Women and Irish Foreign Affairs, 1946-90

This book is the first full study to examine the appointment and experiences of women in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs from 1946 to 1990. Focusing on the appointment and careers of Irish female diplomats, it examines...This book is the first full study to examine the appointment and experiences of women in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs...
Author/Editor: Ann Marie O'Brien