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The Irish Franciscans, 1534–1990

The Irish Franciscans, 1534–1990

2009 marked the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Franciscan Order. This volume examines all aspects of the Irish Franciscans and their impact in Ireland and on the Continent. It includes chronological accounts of their history from 1534...2009 marked the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Franciscan Order. This volume examines all aspects of the Irish Franciscans and...
Author/Editor: Edel Bhreathnach, Joseph MacMahon OFM & John McCafferty, editors
Murder trials in Ireland, 1836–1914
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Murder trials in Ireland, 1836–1914

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 these two points the exquisite, almost balletic, procedure, of the courts and their officers...The book describes how the courts dealt with murder, beginning with the coroner's inquest and ending with the conviction and hanging of...
Author/Editor: W.E. Vaughan
Ciaran Carson

Ciaran Carson

Critical Essays

This collection of thirteen essays, penned by an array of leading scholars in the field, is the first full-length critical study of the Belfast poet and prose writer, and makes a timely appearance in this, the writer’s sixtieth year....This collection of thirteen essays, penned by an array of leading scholars in the field, is the first full-length critical study of...
Author/Editor: Elmer Kennedy-Andrews, editor
Fugitive Ireland

Fugitive Ireland

European minority nationalists and Irish political asylum, 1937–2008

From 1937 to 1950 the Irish government granted political asylum to a number of European minority nationalists, many of whom were wanted for crimes of collaboration with Axis forces during the Second World War. Although inspired by the Irish...From 1937 to 1950 the Irish government granted political asylum to a number of European minority nationalists, many of whom were wanted...
Author/Editor: Daniel Leach
The University of Ulster

The University of Ulster

Genesis and growth

The essays in this collection examine the history of the University of Ulster and seek to place its experience within the contexts of the national and international communities it has served for forty years. Chapters have been contributed by...The essays in this collection examine the history of the University of Ulster and seek to place its experience within the contexts...
Author/Editor: Gerard O'Brien & Peter Roebuck, editors
Revolutionary lawyers
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Revolutionary lawyers

Sinn Féin and crown courts in Ireland and Britain, 1916–23

This book considers the use made by Irish Republicans of British courts in the struggle for independence, over the period between the Easter Rising and the Civil War. It examines the complex relationship between the Republican movement and the...This book considers the use made by Irish Republicans of British courts in the struggle for independence, over the period between the...
Author/Editor: David Foxton
A history of Irish farming, 1750–1950

A history of Irish farming, 1750–1950

The book deals with changing methods of crop and livestock production during the ‘Age of Improvement’ in Ireland, and some of the ways in which they shaped rural society and the landscape. Irish agricultural improvers were part of...The book deals with changing methods of crop and livestock production during the ‘Age of Improvement’ in Ireland, and some of the...
Author/Editor: Jonathan Bell & Mervyn Watson
The Fishery of Arklow, 1800–1950

The Fishery of Arklow, 1800–1950

Surprisingly few Irish coastal communities have looked to the sea for their economic well-being. Arklow, Co. Wicklow was one of those exceptions. In 1836 it was listed as one of only six ports whose fishermen were constantly engaged...Surprisingly few Irish coastal communities have looked to the sea for their economic well-being. Arklow, Co. Wicklow was one of those exceptions....
Author/Editor: Jim Rees
Guarding neutral Ireland

Guarding neutral Ireland

The Coast Watching Service and military intelligence, 1939–1945

Ireland’s Second World War frontline troops were the men of the Coast Watching Service. From 1939–45 they maintained a continuous watch along the Irish shoreline, reporting all incidents in the seas and skies to Military Intelligence (G2). They had...Ireland’s Second World War frontline troops were the men of the Coast Watching Service. From 1939–45 they maintained a continuous watch along...
Author/Editor: Michael Kennedy
Dublin docklands reinvented

Dublin docklands reinvented

The post-industrial regeneration of a European city quarter

Over the last twenty years, the redevelopment of the docklands has radically altered the physical fabric and social structure of a large part of Dublin City both north and south of the river. What has happened in the...Over the last twenty years, the redevelopment of the docklands has radically altered the physical fabric and social structure of a large...
Author/Editor: Niamh Moore
An Garda Síochána and the Scott Medal

An Garda Síochána and the Scott Medal

This book recounts in detail each of the incidents in respect of which members of An Garda Síochána, even today an unarmed police force, were awarded the Scott Medal, a uniquely Irish gallantry decoration. Based on a range...This book recounts in detail each of the incidents in respect of which members of An Garda Síochána, even today an unarmed...
Author/Editor: Gerard O'Brien
The Irish Times

The Irish Times

A history

Founded in 1859 as the voice of southern unionism, the Irish Times is now the authoritative newspaper of choice. Forced to make its peace with an independent Ireland in 1921, it was the bane of the censor during...Founded in 1859 as the voice of southern unionism, the Irish Times is now the authoritative newspaper of choice. Forced to make...
Author/Editor: Mark O'Brien