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Michael Collins Himself

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Discover Michael Collins, Himself a revealing book that goes beyond the famed soldier and statesman persona. Take a closer look at the man behind the myth and dive deep into Collins' personal world, highlighting the pivotal role of women in his life, his interests, and his personal anecdotes. Featuring exclusive family memories and rare photographs of Collins throughout his life and those ... Read more

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Discover Michael Collins, Himself a revealing book that goes beyond the famed soldier and statesman persona. Take a closer look at the man behind the myth and dive deep into Collins' personal world, highlighting the pivotal role of women in his life, his interests, and his personal anecdotes. Featuring exclusive family memories and rare photographs of Collins throughout his life and those
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With Our Blessing

The unforgettable beginning to the addictive crime series (An Inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery Book 1)

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Series Book 1 - An Inspector Tom Reynolds Mystery
It's true what they say . . . revenge is sweet.1975A baby, minutes old, is forcibly taken from its devastated mother.2010The body of an elderly woman is found in a Dublin public park in the depths of winter.Detective Inspector Tom Reynolds is on the case. He's convinced the murder is linked to historical events that took place in the notorious Magdalene Laundries. Reynolds an... ... Read more

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It's true what they say . . . revenge is sweet.1975A baby, minutes old, is forcibly taken from its devastated mother.2010The body of an elderly woman is found in a Dublin public park in the depths of winter.Detective Inspector Tom Reynolds is on the case. He's convinced the murder is linked to historical events that took place in the notorious Magdalene Laundries. Reynolds an...
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British Voices of the Irish War of Independence

The words of British servicemen in Ireland 1918–1921

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?Ireland's War of Independence generated a wealth of published material but very little from a British perspective. Yet many British servicemen left accounts of their time in Ireland from 1918 to 1921. They describe military operations, the IRA, the Irish, the actions of their own forces, morale and relationships with local communities. There is Brigadier Vinden's strange tale of a drinking ... Read more

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?Ireland's War of Independence generated a wealth of published material but very little from a British perspective. Yet many British servicemen left accounts of their time in Ireland from 1918 to 1921. They describe military operations, the IRA, the Irish, the actions of their own forces, morale and relationships with local communities. There is Brigadier Vinden's strange tale of a drinking
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Ireland

A Short History

by Joseph Coohill ...

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From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the St Andrews Agreement and decommissioning of IRA weapons, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how differing interpretations of history, ancient and modern, have influenced modern Irish society. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine, ... Read more

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From the first prehistoric inhabitants of the island to the St Andrews Agreement and decommissioning of IRA weapons, this uniquely concise account of Ireland and its people reveals how differing interpretations of history, ancient and modern, have influenced modern Irish society. Combining factual information with a critical approach, Coohill covers all the key events, including the Great Famine,
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The Irish Paradox

How and Why We Are Such a Contradictory People

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What does it mean to be Irish?'We've been clever and stupid, principled and corrupt. We can be kind and cruel, guilty of dopey optimism and chronic fatalism. We're friendly, but near impossible to get to know. We're proud to be Irish but often crippled with self-loathing. We think we're great, but not really. We find ourselves fascinating. Of course we do. We're a paradox.'There's something about ... Read more

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What does it mean to be Irish?'We've been clever and stupid, principled and corrupt. We can be kind and cruel, guilty of dopey optimism and chronic fatalism. We're friendly, but near impossible to get to know. We're proud to be Irish but often crippled with self-loathing. We think we're great, but not really. We find ourselves fascinating. Of course we do. We're a paradox.'There's something about
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Medical Journal of the Emigrant Ship Star

by Ninian McMorris, Paul Allen, Paul Allen ...

On the 17th of May 1825, the Star sailed from the Cove of Cork, carrying 35 men, 32 women and 147 children from some of the most distressed districts in the south of Ireland. These people were transported, at Government expense, as part of an experimental emigration that settled over 2000 Irish paupers in the backwoods of Upper Canada. Responsibility for the success of this enterprise fell to ... Read more

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On the 17th of May 1825, the Star sailed from the Cove of Cork, carrying 35 men, 32 women and 147 children from some of the most distressed districts in the south of Ireland. These people were transported, at Government expense, as part of an experimental emigration that settled over 2000 Irish paupers in the backwoods of Upper Canada. Responsibility for the success of this enterprise fell to
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Looks Like Rain

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The name the Romans gave to Ireland was Hibernia, which means 'Land of Winter', and cold feet may have been a factor in their decision to leave the Irish to their own devices. The weather is our main topic of conversation and has done its bit in shaping our character. This lively overview shines a light on incidents when the weather – generally bad – changed the course of Ireland's history. Along ... Read more

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The name the Romans gave to Ireland was Hibernia, which means 'Land of Winter', and cold feet may have been a factor in their decision to leave the Irish to their own devices. The weather is our main topic of conversation and has done its bit in shaping our character. This lively overview shines a light on incidents when the weather – generally bad – changed the course of Ireland's history. Along
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Rowdy Rhymes and Rec-im-itations

Best of Irish Humour

by Vincent Caprani ...

For about 300 years Dubliners have been creating ballads, 'rec-im-itations' and parodies – commenting in verse form – with a mischievous disregard for both the laws of libel and the canons of poetry – on everything from social events, public affairs, the city's monuments and institutions, politics, murder cases and sporting events, to their fellow citizens and street characters. Many of the ... Read more

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For about 300 years Dubliners have been creating ballads, 'rec-im-itations' and parodies – commenting in verse form – with a mischievous disregard for both the laws of libel and the canons of poetry – on everything from social events, public affairs, the city's monuments and institutions, politics, murder cases and sporting events, to their fellow citizens and street characters. Many of the
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Strabane Barony during the Ulster Plantation 1607-1641

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The Ulster Plantation of the early seventeenth century is widely accepted as a period of critical importance in the shaping of modern Ulster and one of the most significant projects of colonisation in the early modern world. However, there have been relatively few studies that have looked in detail at the impact of the Plantation scheme at local level.This publication brings together the work of a ... Read more

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The Ulster Plantation of the early seventeenth century is widely accepted as a period of critical importance in the shaping of modern Ulster and one of the most significant projects of colonisation in the early modern world. However, there have been relatively few studies that have looked in detail at the impact of the Plantation scheme at local level.This publication brings together the work of a
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1916: The Easter Rising

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The Easter Rising began at 12 noon on 24 April, 1916 and lasted for six short but bloody days, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians, the destruction of many parts of Dublin and the true beginning of Irish independence.The 1916 Rising was born out of the Conservative and Unionist parties' illegal defiance of the democratically expressed wish of the Irish electorate for Home Rule; and of ... Read more

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The Easter Rising began at 12 noon on 24 April, 1916 and lasted for six short but bloody days, resulting in the deaths of innocent civilians, the destruction of many parts of Dublin and the true beginning of Irish independence.The 1916 Rising was born out of the Conservative and Unionist parties' illegal defiance of the democratically expressed wish of the Irish electorate for Home Rule; and of
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Dame Alice Kyteler the Sorceress of Kilkenny A.D. 1324 (Folklore History Series)

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The witchcraft case of Dame Alice Kyteler is famous in Ireland for the incredible story of her capture and escape. This book uses manuscripts from the archives of the British museum to bring this amazing story back to life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic ... Read more

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The witchcraft case of Dame Alice Kyteler is famous in Ireland for the incredible story of her capture and escape. This book uses manuscripts from the archives of the British museum to bring this amazing story back to life. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic
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A Flame Now Quenched

Rebels and Frenchmen in Leitrim - 1793-98

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The Irish rebellion of 1798 comprised a scattered series of local uprisings and desperate incursions that, tragically for the rebels, failed to cohere. This fascinating portrait of County Leitrim in the 1790s provides important insights into the rebellion in Connaught. In Leitrim, the spirit of rebellion peaked in 1795 – three years before General Humbert's French troops and their Irish allies ... Read more

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The Irish rebellion of 1798 comprised a scattered series of local uprisings and desperate incursions that, tragically for the rebels, failed to cohere. This fascinating portrait of County Leitrim in the 1790s provides important insights into the rebellion in Connaught. In Leitrim, the spirit of rebellion peaked in 1795 – three years before General Humbert's French troops and their Irish allies
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