Roscommon

The Irish Revolution, 1912–23

John Burke

"Both books are excellent additions to the series. They are characterised by extensive research, a fine selection of illustrations and very good presentation. The authors have done their native counties proud and have given us authoritative narratives and analyses of the period. They will be of interest not jut to natives of Donegal and Roscommon but to all students of the Irish Revolutions." Patrick McCarthy, The Irish Sword, vol. 34, no. 135. 

"John Burke in Roscommon makes the compelling argument that despite a decade of upheaval little had changed in the midlands. 'Politically', the Roscommon of 1923 had much more in common with the Roscommon of 1912 than men such as [former IPP MP] J.P. Hayden would like to admit". Political parties and personalities had changed, but little had happened that could truly be described as revolutionary." History Ireland, May-June 2022 

"For anyone interested in the history of Roscommon during this turbulent period Roscommon: The Irish Revolution 1912–23 by John Burke is a must. There are 32 interesting black & white illustrations, some of which I had never seen before ... All in all this is a fascinating read and a book which has something for everyone with an interest in this period of Irish history." Gearoid O' Brien, Westmeath Independent, May 2022