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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2021 19:30:30 GMT
On the 100 anniversary of the signing of the Treaty this encapsulates the life and times of what a lot of people in Ireland consider their greatest son.
I bought this copy in 1990 when it was released to mark the 100th anniversary of 'The Big Fella's'birth and it's been well thumbed but it's an absolutely crucial read and never has it been so relevant.
Meticulously researched and written by Tim Pat Coogan.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Jan 16, 2021 14:28:59 GMT
I read it in the 90s. Very good book
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2021 10:31:22 GMT
The attention to detail is fantastic.
I've been looking out a lot of material regarding the Irish War of Independence due to the fact it's the 100th anniversary.
These two will be next after the Collins book
'Guerilla Days in Ireland' by Tom Barry.
'Raids and Rallies'by Ernie O'Malley.
Riveting stuff👍
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 20:40:41 GMT
Whilst re-reading and rewatching material about The Treaty, Michael Collins(and indeed De Valera)I came across this succinct contribution by Alex Ferguson.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2021 21:32:23 GMT
My reaquianting of Collins and the Irish War of Independence continues with this portrayal of The Treaty negotiations.
Possibly, the most important period of recent Irish history this fleshes out the terms of the 'Treaty' as no other drama.
A towering performance by Brendan Gleeson as 'the Big Fella' and an equally impressive turn by the late, great Ian Bannen as Lloyd George'The Welsh Wizard'.
Interesting too that they included the unlikely friendship that Collins struck up with one of his principle adversary's- Birkenhead.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2021 15:11:09 GMT
About to embark on 'The Twelve Apostles' also by Tim Pat Coogan.
A more definitive study of Collins''Squad'and their success at wiping out British Intelligence during the Irish War of Independence.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2021 19:16:25 GMT
Finished 'The Twelve Apostles'in 2 sittings.
Amazing to think that Collin's top agent in Dublin Castle, Dave Nelligan had his ear to the inner workings of British Intelligence and was never, ever suspected much less caught.
A truely astonishing piece of individual bravery.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2021 16:39:59 GMT
Today mark's the hundred anniversary of the partition of Ireland.
Officially, anyway as the British had already turned the 6 counties into an armed camp after World War 1.
Sinn Fein then as now were the largest party on the island of Ireland which shows how much republicans are prepared to play the long game.
One thing's for sure partition won't be around for the next 100 years.👍
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Post by stu77 on May 7, 2021 18:35:26 GMT
Currently reading Patrick Magee's book which explores his relationship with the daughter of one of the Brighton Bomb victims.
Finally got round to watching the BBC's mammoth Secret History of the Troubles series.
I could easily spend all day watching programmes about the recent history of the British in Ireland, it's so fascinating on so many levels.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2021 19:18:40 GMT
The conflict in Ireland reveals the true nature of the British State and the lengths it'll go to protect it's interests.
I haven't read Patrick Magees book but I mind the day when he was captured after the Brighton Bombing in a safe house round the corner from me.
A committed Republican. I think theres a genuine remorse there on his part in the taking of human life.
I wonder if his adversaries could say the same?
Another book you should try and get a hold of is 'The Committee' which basically exposes MI5's role in the mass murder of hundreds of nationalist civilians.
Essential
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Post by stu77 on May 7, 2021 22:05:08 GMT
Yeah that's what I was thinking , that people in Britain got an explicit lesson in what imperialism meant , that they're normally shielded from. And in full colour.
As a kid in the 70s it was so omnipresent that it was difficult to imagine that there'd ever been a time when it wasn't happening.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2021 8:30:35 GMT
For me-as a person who has been going to Ireland all my life-you could feel the acute tension start to ease off significantly by the early noughties.
However, that isn't to say that there still aren't problems.
The unionists remain so out of step in modern Ireland and with people like Campbell, Donaldson and Poots in charge it's hardly surprising but the recent riots over Brexit are comparatively tame to even 5 years ago.
That isn't to say that the loyalist youth(who were implicitly 'egged on' by the DUP in the media and the UDA on the ground)don't revert to type.
It was no coincidence they attacked the so called peace'gate' on the Springfield Rd because as per usual if things don't go your way, revert to the default position-attack the taigs.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2022 20:58:11 GMT
Monday the 22nd of August marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Michael Collins killed during the Civil War in Ireland. A time to reflect and lessons to be learnt in Ireland but especially in Scotland. It's amazing to think that Collins' death is still being pored over, 100 years later. www.rte.ie/news/munster/2022/0813/1315587-michael-collins-anniversary/ |
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Post by zeopold on Aug 21, 2022 19:02:04 GMT
I'm well known when it comes to my scrupulously nonsectarian position with regard the north of Ireland.
In that spirit it must be declared that the way forward lies in compelling the orange pigs to do the Pontiff's bidding.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2022 20:06:14 GMT
I'm well known when it comes to my scrupulously nonsectarian position with regard the north of Ireland. In that spirit it must be declared that the way forward lies in compelling the orange pigs to do the Pontiff's bidding. I don't know about that but Collins' story is compelling. A classic case of 'what if' had he lived. I was on holiday in West Cork 25 years ago and myself and the then Mrs Roguepunk cycled up to the family home at Woodfield from Clonakilty and what a beautiful spot it is. Stopped off for a few pints too at Sam's Cross too. Great day out. |
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