Ireland's Liberator - The Life of Daniel O'Connell

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Drogheda & Beyond: The Terrifying Reality of Siege Warfare in Ireland

Between 1641 and 1653, Ireland was engulfed by devastating war. It was a period of extraordinary violence, famine and social collapse. The death toll was staggering. As many as 25% of the population may have perished.At the heart of this conflict was siege warfare. Across Ireland ...  Show more

Forgotten Allies: How Egypt and India Supported the Irish Revolution

During the Irish War of Independence, republicans in Ireland looked far beyond Britain and America for support. In Egypt and India, they found allies. Secret meetings took place between IRA representatives and Egyptian revolutionaries, while Irish republicans also made contact wi ...  Show more

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