Liam Lynch
To Declare A RepublicGeneral Liam Lynch was a key figure in the Irish Revolution, and remains one of the most celebrated of his era. In this long-awaited new biography, historian Gerard Shannon delves into a wide array of archival material to create a detailed, nuanced portrait of a hugely significant and influential figure in Irish history.
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Gerard Shannon is a resident of the town of Skerries in north county Dublin, with a lifelong interest in modern Irish history.
His history research interests focus on early 20th century Ireland, more specifically, the personalities involved in the Irish revolutionary movement of the decade encompassing 1913 to 23.
August 27, 2023
Critical praise for Liam Lynch: To Declare A Republic
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I am so delighted with the reviews for the book, and the wide range of opinion and thought on aspects of the life of General Liam Lynch I explore. Here’s…
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August 9, 2023
Interview on ‘Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic’ with Mairéad Farrell, TD at Féile an Phobail
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Was a pleasure taking part in this event for Féile an Phobail today, the community festival itself in its thirty-fifth year. The event involved a a public interview with Mairéad…
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July 7, 2023
Oration marking the centenary of the death of Cathal Brugha
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7th July today marks the 101st anniversary of the death of Cathal Brugha, one of the most important and celebrated republican figures of the early 20th century Irish revolutionary period.…
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