Irish Social History

A People's Portrait of the Early Days of the Irish Nation. A wonderful compendium of stories and memories by Ireland's oldest citizens, from the much-loved author of Growing Up With Ireland.

'An excellent and comprehensive exploration of this fascinating subject.' - Philip Carr-Gomm, author Druid Mysteries 'Samhain was the entry point into winter, a time of hardship, cold and hunger.

In the course of this exploration, the book provides some insight and enlightenment, and, perhaps, offered a challenge to some long-held erroneous interpretations. The exploration of the place names of Ireland is a never-ending story.

The Dublin Cattle Market was an institution in the Irish livestock sector of the 1950s.

The controversial career of a Cork surgeon.

One hundred years ago in Ireland marked a time of change.

The impact of the Phoenix Park murders was so cataclysmic that it destroyed the pact, almost brought down the government and set in motion repercussions that would last long into the twentieth century.

Can a long-term perspective on human adaptations to climate change inform Ireland's response to the crisis we face today?

Written with pathos and humour, Girls Like You, is a reflection on growing up in the early 1970s in the Irish Midlands.

Overturning conventional narratives, 32 Counties evokes the tradition of James Connolly and calls for an Irish unity movement from below to unite the North and the Republic into a secular, socialist and united Ireland.