History of the struggles of Irish Catholics.

Goodbye to Catholic Ireland

Kenny, Mary

Religion & Spirituality

TEMPLEGATE PUB.

At a time when the values of Catholic Ireland are so often viewed in a negative, even hostile, light, Mary Kenny’s approach is a balanced and measured recollection of the Ireland of our times - and of times past, since the foundation of the Irish state a hundred years ago. She focuses on the people and personalities involved in our social history, seeing Ireland from 1922 to 2022 through their stories, and the events in which they were involved. Yes, there have been stark failings in Irish society, involving the position and power of the Catholic church, and these must be honestly described. Yet our values, our heritage, our own family members also included many kind, intelligent and patriotic people doing their best, who built up the Irish state from a fragile beginning. Mary interweaves some of her own life-experiences, and the people she knew into this complex portrait of Irish life providing a stimulating, informative and enjoyable read.

The way we were: Centenary Essays on Catholic Ireland

Columba Books

A rounded portrait of William Joyce, better known as Lord Haw-Haw. It follows his life from Irish peasant to a broadcaster for the Third Reich and covers his trial and execution.

Germany Calling: A Personal Biography of William Joyce Lord Haw-Haw

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

New Island Books

Goodbye To Catholic Ireland

History

Europe

RANDOM HOUSE UK

Germany Calling : A Personal Biography of William Joyce, Lord Haw Haw

A rounded portrait of William Joyce, better known as Lord Haw-Haw. It follows his life from Irish peasant to a broadcaster for the Third Reich and covers his trial and execution.

A whole series of astonishing invitations from the Crown to Irish leaders and vice-versa have taken place since the Queen's historic visit in 2011. This book will tell you the origins of how this came about. In this fascinating study of the complex relationship between Ireland and the British Monarchy, well-known writer and journalist Mary Kenny has found a fresh perspective in the relationship between Britain and Ireland. The relationships between royalty - past and present - are examined and illustrated in an absorbing, beautifully written account. Based on unique access to the Royal Archives in Windsor and other historical materials, the book reveals some previously unappreciated aspects of the 'Crown and Shamrock', including Edward VII's exceptionally benign attitudes to Catholics, George V's obsessive worries about civil war between North and South, and how Ireland was constitutionally altered (and morally riven) by the Abdication Crisis of 1936. It also traces the parallel rise of "Ireland's Alternative Monarchy" - the Pope - and the ceremonial role of the Catholic church which all but replaced the ritual of discarded royalty.

Crown and Shamrock: Love and Hate Between Ireland and the British Monarchy

Germany Calling: A Personal Biography of William Joyce, Lord Haw-Haw

Military

Something of Myself and Others is a fascinating collection of articles and reflections on the public and private life of Mary Kenny, one of Ireland’s best known journalists. Detailing memorable events in her life, as well as those she has witnessed in Ireland’s recent history, Mary Kenny recalls her experiences with humor and charm. In this collection of articles, some of which have appeared previously in a number of newspapers and magazines, Kenny reflects on the people she has known, the places she has been and the experiences that have shaped her. Something of Myself and Others is a wonderfully varied and entertaining read. In it, Mary chronicles her adventures as a young ambitious journalist through to her current personal challenges with illness and loss. She recalls bringing down a Cabinet minister aboard the Queen Mary, introducing Irish president Michael D. Higgins to his wife, interviewing Grace of Monaco and Marlene Dietrich and being complimented by the Queen. She talks with great heart about the absent friends that have influenced her, such as Terry Keane, June Levine and Maeve Binchy. She gives her account of the now infamous trip to Belfast aboard the contraception train, as well as some reflections on culture, religion and Irish society. Alongside stories of the famous faces she has encountered, Mary also writes candidly on the loss of her sister, Ursula and her recent experience as primary carer for her husband, Richard. Wonderful insight into the life of one of Ireland’s most prolific authors, broadcasters and journalists.

Something of Myself and Others

Liberties Press

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Goodbye to Catholic Ireland

The way we were: Centenary Essays on Catholic Ireland

Germany Calling: A Personal Biography of William Joyce Lord Haw-Haw

Goodbye To Catholic Ireland

Germany Calling : A Personal Biography of William Joyce, Lord Haw Haw

Germany Calling: A Personal Biography of William Joyce Lord Haw-Haw

Crown and Shamrock: Love and Hate Between Ireland and the British Monarchy

Germany Calling: A Personal Biography of William Joyce, Lord Haw-Haw

Something of Myself and Others