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Máire MacSwiney Brugha


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Máire is the daughter of Terence MacSwiney, one of the greatest figures in Ireland's history, and Muriel, a member of the wealthy Murphy distillery family. Her fascinating life which dragged her from Cork to Germany, and then back to the gaeltacht where, as a teenager, she learned Irish before re-learning English. Throughout her life, both before marriage and later with her husband, Máire has handled a complex inheritance and forged her own strong identity.

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History's Daughter (pb)
A Memoir from the only child of Terence MacSwiney
Now available in paperback. The amazing life story of Máire MacSwiney Brugha, daughter of Terence MacSwiney. Fascinating and eye-opening.

Praise for History's Daughter
'A beautiful book exuding warmth and stunningly illustrated with a selection of photographs and handwritten letters.' Irish Farmers Monthly
'It tells the tale of a fascinating life. It is chatty, engaging and filled with interesting characters.' The Irish Times
'A fascinating book.' Sunday Mirror
'Beautifully illustrated, it is an absolute must for all Irish history enthusiasts.' Woman's Way
'A marvellous read, lavishly illustrated and intelligently indexed.' The Sunday Tribune
'A fascinating story.' Sunday World
'An exceptionally fine achievement.' An Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern
'One of the most fascinating and important stories in the nation's biography. Credit is due to The O'Brien Press for the magnificent presentation of Máire MacSwiney's memoir. It is filled with fascinating pictures, letters, poems and illustrations and bears the hallmarks of a labout of love.' Justine McCarthy, Irish Independent
'This memoir is a fascinating read and throws new light on post-independence Ireland. An exceptional production' Books Ireland
'an engrossing read that brings the past to life and tells the story of a remarkable women who is a living link to our history. Highly recommended.' Evening Echo
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