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20th-century history

Irish-American Diaspora Nationalism

Irish-American Diaspora Nationalism

The Friends of Irish Freedom, 1916-1935

This book traces the history of the Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF), an Irish-American nationalist movement launched in New York in 1916. At its peak, the organisation claimed 275,000 members and became one of the most effective propaganda machines...This book traces the history of the Friends of Irish Freedom (FOIF), an Irish-American nationalist movement launched in New York in 1916....
Author/Editor: Michael Doorley
The Rise and Fall of the Orange Order during the Famine Years

The Rise and Fall of the Orange Order during the Famine Years

From reformation to Dolly's Brae

In the mid-nineteenth century, the Orange Order of Ireland fell into and emerged from apparent extinction into a vigorous resurrection - which was then stopped in its tracks at Dolly's Brae. This book explores the causes and consequences of...In the mid-nineteenth century, the Orange Order of Ireland fell into and emerged from apparent extinction into a vigorous resurrection - which...
Author/Editor: Daragh Curran
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
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 and influence the minds of ordinary...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
Leitrim

Leitrim

The Irish revolution, 1912-23

Using a wide variety of sources in Ireland and Britain, Patrick McGarty has produced an absorbing, comprehensive and insightful exploration of County Leitrim during the Irish Revolution. This wide-ranging study details social, political, cultural and military developments from the introduction...Using a wide variety of sources in Ireland and Britain, Patrick McGarty has produced an absorbing, comprehensive and insightful exploration of County...
Author/Editor: Patrick McGarty
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
Newspapers and Journalism in Cork City and County, 1910-1923

Newspapers and Journalism in Cork City and County, 1910-1923

Press, Politics and Revolution

Newspapers played a key role in shaping and reflecting public opinion during the Irish Revolution, 1910–23. County Cork was home to Skibbereen’s Southern Star and Skibbereen Eagle, and Cork city institutions the Cork Examiner and Cork Constitution, along with...Newspapers played a key role in shaping and reflecting public opinion during the Irish Revolution, 1910–23. County Cork was home to Skibbereen’s...
Author/Editor: Alan McCarthy
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
The politics of Dublin corporation, 1840-1900

The politics of Dublin corporation, 1840-1900

From reform to expansion

Dublin Corporation, the city’s council, was an ancient and prestigious body. In 1840 its system of voting was reformed to allow for more representation by Catholics and in 1841 Daniel O’Connell was elected its Lord Mayor. At the end of...Dublin Corporation, the city’s council, was an ancient and prestigious body. In 1840 its system of voting was reformed to allow for...
Author/Editor: James H. Murphy
Dublin City University, 1980–2020

Dublin City University, 1980–2020

Designed to be different

Dublin City University has grown rapidly from its origins as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin, which opened its doors in November 1980 to admit 191 students. Established to address a major deficit in the technological skills of...Dublin City University has grown rapidly from its origins as the National Institute for Higher Education, Dublin, which opened its doors in...
Author/Editor: Eoin Kinsella