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Press coverage of Gerard's work, and contributions to various outlets.

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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 long-awaited new biography, historian Gerard Shannon delves into a wide array of archival material to create a detailed, nuanced portrait…

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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 book. I’ve included a few choice excerpts and links below. ‘This excellent biography will hopefully bring his story to a…

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April 11, 2023

Gerard interviewed by RTÉ News about centenary of Liam Lynch’s death

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I was interviewed as part of an RTÉ News report on events being held to mark centenary of Liam Lynch’s death. One hundred years ago today, the Chief of Staff of the anti-Treaty IRA Liam Lynch was fatally shot by soldiers of a Free State Army unit, during a search…

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April 10, 2023

Irish Examiner Interview – Liam Lynch: The story of a ‘gifted guerilla commander’

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I was interviewed by The Irish Examiner about my book Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic in April 2023.     An abundance of recently released archives has resulted in probably the most extensive book on freedom-fighter General Liam Lynch ever written and coincides with the forthcoming events to commemorate…

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March 26, 2023

RTÉ History Show, Liam Lynch Book Interview

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In March 2023 I was interviewed by Myles Dungan on the RTÉ History Show about my Liam Lynch biography.   On this week’s programme: The life and death of republican leader Liam Lynch; and 800 years of industry in Harold’s Cross. Liam Lynch: To Declare a Republic Liam Lynch was…

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December 18, 2022

RTÉ History Show, Joseph MacDonagh Book Interview

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In December 2022 I was interviewed by Myles Dungan on the RTÉ History Show about my book Alderman Joseph MacDonagh, TD – Tipperary’s Forgotten Revolutionary Politician?  On this week’s programme – the life and death of forgotten revolutionary Joseph MacDonagh; the long history of the Church of the Nativity in…

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October 27, 2022

Launch of Joe MacDonagh biography draws a capacity crowd

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An article from Tipperary Live, covering the launch of my Joeseph MacDonagh biography. A capacity crowd attended the launch of the new biography of Alderman Joseph MacDonagh, TD, on Culture night, Friday, September 23, in the Thomas MacDonagh museum in Cloughjordan. Joe MacDonagh’s well-known older brother Thomas was executed after…

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September 26, 2022

The History of Ireland podcast on Liam Lynch and Rory O’Connor

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I was a guest on The History of Ireland podcast in September 2022 to discuss my Liam Lynch biography and more. Loved this chat with Gerard Shannon, a fascinating historian currently writing a book on Liam Lynch. Over the course of the interview we get deep into the minds of…

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June 26, 2021

Interview: The History Show – Sean Russell

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In June 2021 I was a guest on The Irish History Show podcast, to discuss the divisive life and legacy of Seán Russell, the former Chief of Staff of the IRA.   On this episode of the Irish History Show we were joined by Gerard Shannon to discuss Seán Russell,…

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