Workers, Politics and Labour Relations in Independent Ireland, 1922–46

Cathal Brugha

‘An Indomitable Spirit’

Daithí Ó Corráin & Gerard Hanley

By any measure, Cathal Brugha’s life was extraordinary: a member of the Gaelic League, Irish Republican Brotherhood and Irish Volunteers; a celebrated survivor …

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,…

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…

Spirit of Revolution

Ireland from below, 1917–1923

John Cunningham & Terry Dunne, editors

In the spring of 1919, UK Prime Minister David Lloyd George wrote: ‘The whole of Europe is filled with the spirit of revolution. There is a deep sense not only …

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…

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…