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Antrim

Antrim

The Irish Revolution, 1912–23

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Antrim contained the largest Presbyterian population on the island of Ireland. It also contained most of Belfast – the largest city in Ireland – which dominated the economy of the north-east. Belfast...At the beginning of the twentieth century, Antrim contained the largest Presbyterian population on the island of Ireland. It also contained most...
Author/Editor: Brian Feeney
John Hume

John Hume

In his own words

John Hume is regarded as the key architect of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. This book collects extracts from Hume’s speeches, articles and interviews, and adds a contextual narrative. The selected texts chronicle his entire career, covering his entry into...John Hume is regarded as the key architect of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. This book collects extracts from Hume’s speeches, articles and...
Author/Editor: Seán Farren, editor
William Marshal and Ireland
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William Marshal and Ireland

This richly illustrated collection of essays examines for the first time the important Irish career of one of the most famous personalities of medieval Europe, William Marshal (c.1146–1219). The Marshal, with his wife Isabel de Clare, transformed the lordship...This richly illustrated collection of essays examines for the first time the important Irish career of one of the most famous personalities...
Author/Editor: John Bradley, Cóilin Ó Drisceoil & Michael Potterton, editors
The Black & Tans, 1920-1921

The Black & Tans, 1920-1921

A complete alphabetical list, short history and genealogical guide

From 6 January 1920 recruiting to the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was extended outside of Ireland to candidates with military experience, in order to supplement the native Irish force, then depleted by massive resignations, IRA attacks and campaigns of...From 6 January 1920 recruiting to the Royal Irish Constabulary (RIC) was extended outside of Ireland to candidates with military experience, in...
Author/Editor: Jim Herlihy
Manuscripts in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

Manuscripts in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms

Cultures and connections

Manuscripts that were made and used in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms before the Norman conquest of England are treasure troves of art and text. Many of these books and documents were brought together in the British Library exhibition, ‘Anglo-Saxon kingdoms:...Manuscripts that were made and used in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms before the Norman conquest of England are treasure troves of art and...
Author/Editor: Claire Breay & Joanna Story, editors
Medieval Dublin XVIII

Medieval Dublin XVIII

This volume contains a number of important papers on an ecclesiastical theme. Lorcan Harney examines early medieval ecclesiastical enclosures in Dublin and its hinterland as part of a major study of such sites nationwide. Edel Bhreathnach studies the saints...This volume contains a number of important papers on an ecclesiastical theme. Lorcan Harney examines early medieval ecclesiastical enclosures in Dublin and...
Author/Editor: Seán Duffy, editor
Trinity College Library Dublin

Trinity College Library Dublin

A descriptive catalogue of manuscripts containing Middle English and some Old English

The world-famous collection of manuscripts in Trinity College Library Dublin largely consists of items which came to the College in 1661 from the library of Archbishop James Ussher, primate of All Ireland, who had been a fellow and professor there....The world-famous collection of manuscripts in Trinity College Library Dublin largely consists of items which came to the College in 1661 from the...
Author/Editor: John Scattergood, with Niamh Pattwell & Emma Williams
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
Ireland Encastellated, AD 950–1550

Ireland Encastellated, AD 950–1550

Insular castle-building in its European context

Despite an ever-expanding literature on Irish castles, the relationships between the castle-building tradition in Ireland and those of contemporary Europe have attracted very little attention among Irish scholars. This book seeks to remedy this by approaching the corpus of...Despite an ever-expanding literature on Irish castles, the relationships between the castle-building tradition in Ireland and those of contemporary Europe have attracted...
Author/Editor: Tadhg O'Keeffe
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
Captain Francisco de Cuéllar

Captain Francisco de Cuéllar

The Armada, Ireland, and the Wars of the Spanish Monarchy, 1578–1606

Captain Francisco de Cuéllar was an officer who served with the ill-fated Spanish Armada. He was shipwrecked on the coast of Co. Sligo in September 1588. Known to Irish history for the extraordinary account he wrote of his...Captain Francisco de Cuéllar was an officer who served with the ill-fated Spanish Armada. He was shipwrecked on the coast of Co....
Author/Editor: Francis Kelly