On a wee weekend away down in Wicklow here and looking at some of the history. Made me realise the war of independence and civil war era is something I do not know enough about. Can anyone recommend any good books or docs? Or even from earlier periods? Much appreciated
My first read was Guerilla Days in Ireland -Tom Barry, no better place to start.
War of Independence
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-irish-revolution/SI0000004888?epguid=IP000064890 (https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-irish-revolution/SI0000004888?epguid=IP000064890)
Civil War
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-irish-civil-war/10001232-00-0000?epguid=IP000067397 (https://www.rte.ie/player/series/the-irish-civil-war/10001232-00-0000?epguid=IP000067397)
Both excellent docs
Many thanks
Quote from: Main Street on July 23, 2023, 09:18:25 AM
My first read was Guerilla Days in Ireland -Tom Barry, no better place to start.
Excellent book and have read it a few times. An excellent insight into that era.
Tim Coogan's "Ireland in the 20th Century" is good on this and subsequent developments. Lengthy enough, but an easy read nonetheless.
The most comprehensive read is Atlas of the Irish Revolution. After that, local histories are some of the best sources. I also would use the Bureau of Military History archives for first hand accounts.
Quote from: Sean3 on July 24, 2023, 10:00:03 AM
The most comprehensive read is Atlas of the Irish Revolution. After that, local histories are some of the best sources. I also would use the Bureau of Military History archives for first hand accounts.
This is a good resource for anyone with relatives who served in the fourth northern division.
The Fourth Northerners: and the Irish Revolution https://amzn.eu/d/27d1HGz
The Atlas of the Irish Revolution is a superb book, as is their famine atlas.
Between Two Hells by Diarmaid Ferriter is also very good.
Any decent book on the North, 1920 to 1950?
Quote from: seafoid on July 24, 2023, 02:14:41 PM
Any decent book on the North, 1920 to 1950?
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Quote from: seafoid on July 24, 2023, 02:14:41 PM
Any decent book on the North, 1920 to 1950?
Not in the free state, they'd rather cover up that particular period
Northern Ireland: The Orange State by Michael Farrell
First published in 1976 - quite expensive to buy nowadays (if available) so might be best look for it in a library.
I used to have a copy but can't lay my hands on it now.
Michael Farrell was leader of People's Democracy in late 1960's, early 1970's.
Quote from: Brendan on July 25, 2023, 01:15:04 PM
Quote from: seafoid on July 24, 2023, 02:14:41 PM
Any decent book on the North, 1920 to 1950?
Not in the free state, they'd rather cover up that particular period
Worth reading
https://www.irishnews.com/arts/2023/07/25/news/cormac_moore_was_eoin_macneill_to_blame_for_boundary_commission_s_disastrous_outcome_-3464293/