Item category 2: Monograph

This history of Ireland, written by Dr Jonathan Bardon and completed by his former editor Fergal Tobin, covers the entire history of the island from the Ice Age to the Peace Process in 100 short episodes. In this thoughtful analysis of Irish society, Bardon integrates the significant cultural and...

This brings wartime Ireland to life in dramatic colour. Through extensive research, the photos presented here have been painstakingly hand-colourised by photographer John O'Byrne, showing what life on the island was like in World War II. There are over 200 photographs from across the country, man...

Contrary to widespread belief, the Spanish Armada, while it failed in its invasion objective, was not defeated – around two-thirds of the fleet managed to sail back to Spain. The English fleet managed to sink just one ship in direct action. The main losses were in Ireland, where exceptionally se...