20th-century studies

A history of the Irish Pharmaceutical Industry

Making medicines for the World

Pat McCarthy

Ireland has become a key manufacturing centre for the global pharmaceutical market and in turn pharmaceutical manufacturing is now the backbone of the Irish man…

The Black & Tans, 1920-1921

A complete alphabetical list, short history and genealogical guide

Jim Herlihy

From 6 January 1920 recruiting to the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was extended outside of Ireland to candidates with military experience, in order to supplem…

Irish-American Diaspora Nationalism

The Friends of Irish Freedom, 1916-1935

Michael Doorley

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 organ…

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

From reformation to Dolly's Brae

Daragh Curran

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 …

Irish Men and Women in the Second World War

Richard Doherty

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…

Electioneering and Propaganda in Ireland, 1917–21

Votes, violence and victory

Elaine Callinan

This book provides an illuminating and unique analysis of the political rivalry between all the major parties during Ireland’s revolutionary years. Politicians,…

Leitrim

The Irish revolution, 1912-23

Patrick McGarty

Using a wide variety of sources in Ireland and Britain, Patrick McGarty has produced an absorbing, comprehensive and insightful exploration of County Leitrim du…

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

Press, Politics and Revolution

Alan McCarthy

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 a…

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

Dr Mary MacDiarmada

Joint winner of the NUI Publication Prize in Irish History 2023

London-born and reared, Art O’Brien’s journey from wealthy electrical engineer to leader of Iri…

Kildare

The Irish Revolution, 1912–23

Seamus Cullen

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 Br…

The Ideal Diplomat?

Women and Irish Foreign Affairs, 1946-90

Ann Marie O'Brien

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 politics of Dublin corporation, 1840-1900

From reform to expansion

James H. Murphy

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 Catho…