Brendan O'Brien
Brendan O’Brien reported on Northern Ireland as RTÉ’s senior current affairs reporter beginning in 1974, and he made three major documentaries about the IRA. He won many awards for investigative journalism, including European Journalist of the Year 1998 and the Amnesty International Award 2001. Since retiring from RTÉ he has lectured extensively on the Northern Irish conflict and peace process.
He is the author of The Story of Ireland, a children’s book illustrated by Cartoon Saloon; The Long War: The IRA and Sinn Féin; and the revised and updated edition of A Short History of Ireland (by the late Breandán
Ó hEithir). He lives in Wicklow with his family.
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A Short History of Ireland
A short and entertaining history from earliest times to the present by one of Ireland's best-loved writers. It clearly shows the development of Ireland to the present time.
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- 112
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A Short History of the IRA
From 1916 Onwards
Updated for 2018, this is an accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities.
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- 224
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O'Brien Pocket History of the IRA
From 1916 Onwards
An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities.
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- 200
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The Long War
The IRA and Sinn Féin from Armed Struggle to Peace Talks
An updated version of this essential book taking the story right up to the present. All major events from the 1970s to today covered in great detail.
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- 448
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The Story of Ireland
An award-winning, spectacular tour of Ireland's history, from the ice age to the present day.
Beautifully illustrated and a great read - essential for every classroom and library and the perfect gift!- Pages:
- 96
- Hardback
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