
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 political movements of the revolutionary decade and the later consolidating of power in the nascent Irish Free State.
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May 4, 2023
The Irish History Show 92: Liam Lynch
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I joined the Irish History Show podcast for episode 92, where we chatted about the life of Liam Lynch On this episode of the Irish History Show we were joined…
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May 4, 2023
Liam Lynch interview on Tipp FM
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I was interviewed by Fran Curry on Tipp FM in April 2023 about my Liam Lynch biography. Tipp FM Radio · Gerard Shannon – To Declare A Republic In this…
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April 26, 2023
Praise for Liam Lynch: To Declare A Republic
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I’ve been thrilled by the overwhelmingly positive response to my Liam Lynch biography. A heartfelt thanks to any outlets that took the time to publish reviews and coverage of the…
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