John Gibney is a historian associated with the Royal Irish Academy's Documents on Irish Foreign Policy Project. He is a frequent contributor to History Ireland magazine. Gibney's work delves into Irish history, offering insights into the nation's past.
This biography follows Heuston's life, from his birth in Dublin, to his time as a railway clerk in Limerick. Finally it outlines his move back to Dublin, his joining The Volunteers, the Easter Rising, his imprisonment and execution.
The 1641 rebellion in Ireland serves as a focal point for examining themes of dispossession and sectarian conflict. John Gibney explores the contentious debate surrounding whether the uprising was a justified response to oppression or an act of sectarian violence. Through a thorough analysis of three centuries of interpretations by politicians, historians, and polemicists, he reveals how these narratives have shaped a sectarian view of Irish history, influencing perceptions and understandings of the rebellion's significance.
Focusing on the Popish Plot of 1678, this study explores how fears of an Irish Catholic rebellion were exploited by England's Protestant elite. The narrative delves into the political machinations aimed at preventing the Catholic Duke of York from ascending to the throne, highlighting the tensions between the Protestant minority and the Catholic majority in Ireland. Through this lens, the book examines the interplay of religion, power, and manipulation in a pivotal moment of British history.
This concise guide, beautifully illustrated with photos and maps, features cultural gems, elegant Georgian architecture and tourist favourites. Everything from Trinity College to Croke Park, the Custom House to Mountjoy Square, the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar, as well as highlights from further afield.
This book illustrates the 1922 handover of power by the outgoing British administration to the Provisional Government of Ireland led by Michael Collins in early 1922. The handover fell between the Treaty split of January 1922 and the outbreak of the Civil War in June 1922 and is usually overshadowed by both. The book bridges this gap by telling a relatively unfamiliar but hugely important story.