Defending Ireland: The Irish State and Its Enemies since 1922

by Eunan O'Halpin

The first study to investigate the interlinked problems of domestic security and national defense in Ireland, this book describes the development of the Irish army and police since 1922.

398 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Eunan O'Halpin is Bank of Ireland Professor of Contemporary Irish History at Trinity College Dublin. He received his BA and MA from University College Dublin and received a PhD from the University of Cambridge.

Reviews

[Kieran · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a well-written book, one that focuses on the history of Irish defense and security since the inception of Ireland in 1922 up until the modern era. For someone interested in the defense and security aspect of Irish history, I don't think there is a book that can compare to the quality of this book.

However, the book is a long read, it's very detailed, and it may be confusing for those who aren't very familiar with Irish history, specifically contemporary Irish politics and government.