Ruan O'Donnell Libri

Focusing on Robert Emmet's pivotal role in Irish history, this contextualized biography explores his transformation into a national hero following the 1803 Rising, the first armed attempt by the United Irishmen to challenge British rule. It delves into the significance of the earlier 1798 Great Rebellion in shaping Emmet's strategies and actions. The author incorporates new research to clarify the connections between these events and highlights Emmet's interactions with key figures, including Napoleon, during critical years leading up to the uprising.

A major 3-part work that is the definitive history of Irish Republican prisoners detained in England's maximum security prisons during the modern 'Troubles'. Based on private correspondence, declassified government documents, international media reports, and memoirs of key protagonists, this book tells the story of all the major riots, roof top protests, sabotage attacks and escape attempts undertaken by the IRA, as well as the little-known 'blanket protest' in several prison locations in England. Volume 2 tells the full story of the Wormwood Scrubs 'riot' of August 1979, Brixton breakout of December 1980 and the pivotal Albany 'mutiny' of May 1983, told for the firs time using fresh eye-witness accounts as well official and public sources. This ground breaking book confirms that the 'prison war' in England was a far more important IRA theatre of action than previously believed. -- Publisher description.

Featuring new material on the Irish Famine which has never been published before, this is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the most significant periods of Irish history.

The book delves into the persistent unrest in County Wicklow, which remained a hotbed of conflict in Ireland until 1803. It explores the resilience of the United Irishmen and their ability to thwart military strategies for over five years. Additionally, it offers a comprehensive examination of the experiences of various factions, highlighting lesser-known leaders like James Hughes and Michael Dalton, thereby shedding light on the complexities of this tumultuous period in Irish history.

Focusing on the history of Irish Republican prisoners in England's maximum security prisons during the Troubles, this work delves into the significant events and protests, including the notable Wormwood Scrubs riot and Albany mutiny. Utilizing a wealth of sources, including private correspondence and government documents, it reveals the complexities of the prison experience and the broader implications of the IRA's actions. The narrative incorporates diverse perspectives, highlighting the importance of the prison environment as a critical battleground in the conflict.

On 24 April 1916, as President of the Provisional Government, Patrick Pearse appeared under the GPO Grand Portico on Dublin's O'Connell Street and read aloud the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. Nine days later, he was the first of the rebel leaders to be executed. In the 16Lives biography series.