Speaking at the launch of his latest book author Eddie Bohan said: "In her long struggle for independence, Ireland had one vital weapon that the British neither possessed nor fully appreciated and, as the shots of her battle for Independence rang out, the rebel forces perfected its use with deadly consequences.
Eventually Ireland acquired almost 15,000 of these weapons. Some of them fell into Britain’s or her agents’ hands, some remained neutral, but the vast majority were in Irish Nationalist hands and, without them, Ireland might not be as free, as she is today.
That weapon was the Public House and its ammunition was the publican, the building itself where the licensee traded and the bar staff who maintained this weapon.
Without the public house Ireland could well be still part of the British Empire".
Kilmainham Tales M.D. Mícheál Ó Doibhilín added, while presenting Eddie with a bottle of Proclamation Whiskey which commemorates the printing of the proclamation issued at Easter 1916, "In this overview of the role of alcohol in the war for Irish independence, author and historian Eddie Bohan traces the vital place of the Irish pub as a meeting place, a safe house and even as banker for the Irish revolution. This is a unique book, which examines the forces behind Ireland's long revolutionary history in a fresh and unique way".
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Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel the proposed launch of“Weapons of the Irish War of Independence” , the long-awaited follow-up to "Weapons of the Easter Rising" by Ame"rican weapons specialist Kieran McMullen.
In this book Kieran once again demonstrates his encyclopaedic knowledge of historical weapons and, in combining it with his proven writing skills, has produced another accessible and comprehensive overview of the weapons used in the struggle to create a free and independent Ireland.
These two books combined constitute a unique encyclopedia of the weapons used on all sides during the Irish struggle for independence in the period 1916-21, and are a must for every student of the period.
Click here to purchase "Weapons of the Easter Rising" and/or here "Weapons of the Irish War of Independence".
Las tells the story of the day - or, rather, night, in 1875 when thousands of litres of burning whiskey flowed like lava through the streets of the Liberties area of Dublin, threatening to totally destroy the remnants of the old city, and the lives of its residents.
Unable to use water to extinguish the conflagration, Captain Robert Ingram of the Dublin Fire Brigade devised an innovative plan, both original in concept and daring in execution, to tame the flames and save he Liberties and, possibly, the whole city.
Allegedly, some thirteen people lost their lives in the fire - not through injury but by over-indulgence in golden nectar that flowed through the streets of the Liberties! Las questions this number, and looks in detail at what is known about the deaths that did occur.
Copiously illustrated with contemporary illustrations, this is a fascinating and timely read.
For Fans of Jimmy Wren's Artwork
. Jimmy Wren, Born in Dublin and son of James Wren who at the age of 17 served in the GPO during the Rising,
Jimmy is an accomplished Irish Historian and Writer, having written and illustrated such major works as 'Villages of Dublin', and produced a series of Biographical Dictionaries of the men and women of 1916 - 'GPO Garrison Easter Week 1916', 'Four Courts Garrison Easter Week 1916' & 'Heuston's Fort Easter Week 1916'- the story of the gallant fight put up bu the men of the Mendicity Institution during the Easter Rising.
All these books are long out of print - snapped up by historians and admirers of Jimmy's artwork alike. Recently, however, a box of some 30 copies of "Heuston's Fort" was discovered and Kilmainham Tales purchased it. We are now delighted to be able to offer these last few copies for sale.
The book is a mine of information, as anyone who has read Jimmy's other two books will know. But this book is different - it tells the story of this famous battle in the Easter Rising of 1916, and is written by three Grandchildren of combatants.
Cath Shráid Uí Mhórdha
A bi-lingual history of the final battle of the Easter Rising in the words of those who were there.
Stair dhá-theangach chath deiridh Éirí Amach na Cásca i bhfocail iad siúd a bhí i láthair.
"To give a relatively small street in
Dublin's City Centre the title of "Birthplace
of the Republic" may seem audacious, bold or even brazen, but anyone who
reads Ray Bateson’s account of Moore Street and its pivotal role in the 1916
Easter Rising cannot but be convinced, not only that the title is justified,
but that the story of Moore Street must take its rightful and prominent place
in our history, especially when the 1916 Rising is being discussed".
So wrote Cllr. Nial Ring, in the Introduction of this unique book launched in Dublin's iconic Mansion House by Lord Mayor Mícheál Mac Donncha on December 11th.
Read more here, and/or buy the book (at €12.50 per copy) here.
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Now available in major bookshops, including:
Hodges Figgis in Dawson Street, Dublin
is the first to stock this great book - and even have some signed copies so, don't delay and get yours quick!
Books Upstairs, D'Olier Street is quick to follow suit.
Alan Hanna, Rathmines is the latest to stock our complete range.
If you can't get to any of these stockists, check with your local bookseller - if they don't have what you want ask them to order it in. Available from either their regular suppliers or from us here.
Books.ie stock this online at
On May 25, 1921 the IRA launched one of its largest and most audacious operations when it attacked Dublin’s Custom House, the heart of the British administration in Ireland.
Many still view this as a military failure that destroyed the IRA’s Second Battalion in Dublin but, over the last number of years, this view has grown to be challenged.
Now it can be argued that the operation was, in fact, a success which probably helped bring about a truce and the subsequent Treaty negotiations.
