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20th-century history

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
An oral history of University College Galway, 1930–1980

An oral history of University College Galway, 1930–1980

A university in living memory

This book tells the story of University College Galway from 1930 to 1980, through the reminiscences of dozens of people who were there. Interviews were conducted with everyone from college presidents to grounds staff, from students who began their...This book tells the story of University College Galway from 1930 to 1980, through the reminiscences of dozens of people who were...
Author/Editor: Jackie Uí Chionna
Sport and leisure in the Irish and British country house

Sport and leisure in the Irish and British country house

Sir Shane Leslie once wrote that ‘Country life was entirely organized to give nobility and gentry and demi-gentry a good time.’ Throughout Ireland and Britain the country house was a centre of hospitality, entertainment and leisure, with the hosting of...Sir Shane Leslie once wrote that ‘Country life was entirely organized to give nobility and gentry and demi-gentry a good time.’ Throughout Ireland...
Author/Editor: Terence Dooley & Christopher Ridgway, editors
Ingenious Ireland

Ingenious Ireland

A county-by-county exploration of Irish mysteries and marvels

Ingenious Ireland is a unique study of this country’s natural wonders, clever inventions and historic industries. Richly illustrated, meticulously researched and lucidly written, it brings the reader on a fascinating county-by-county tour of Ireland, with details of what to see...Ingenious Ireland is a unique study of this country’s natural wonders, clever inventions and historic industries. Richly illustrated, meticulously researched and lucidly written,...
Author/Editor: Mary Mulvihill
Irish Anglicanism, 1969–2019

Irish Anglicanism, 1969–2019

Essays to mark the 150th anniversary of the Disestablishment of the Church of Ireland

The publication of this collection of new essays, introduced by the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, archbishop of Armagh and Primate of all Ireland, marks the 150th anniversary of Disestablishment, and tells the story of major aspects of the...The publication of this collection of new essays, introduced by the Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, archbishop of Armagh and Primate of...
Author/Editor: Kenneth Milne & Paul Harron, editors