A State of Emergency: The Story of Ireland's Covid Crisis

The incendiary untold story of Ireland's response to the most significant public health emergency of the past century, woven from original research and dozens of interviews with ministers, politicians, public health experts, essential workers, and ordinary people on whom the crisis exacted a personal toll.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The untold story of Ireland's response to the most significant public health emergency of the past century is woven from a wealth of original research and dozens of interviews with ministers, politicians, public health experts, essential workers, and ordinary people on whom the crisis exacted a personal toll.

Ranging from the halls of Government Buildings, where a new Cabinet riven by personal acrimony found itself beset by a series of unprecedented crises, to the frontlines of the containment effort itself, where medical practitioners and the communities they serve were pushed to breaking point, A Year Unlike Any Other is a landmark work of investigative journalism and the defining account of an extraordinary time in Irish history.

The book delves into the government's initial response to the pandemic, which was marked by confusion and hesitation, as well as the efforts of medical professionals and community organizations to combat the virus. It also explores the social and economic impact of the crisis, including the devastating effects on the healthcare system, the economy, and the lives of ordinary people.

Through a series of compelling personal stories, the book sheds light on the human cost of the pandemic and the resilience of the Irish people in the face of adversity. It also provides a critical analysis of the government's response to the crisis, highlighting both its successes and its failures.

A Year Unlike Any Other is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the history and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland and beyond. It is a testament to the power of journalism and the importance of telling the stories of those who have been affected by public health emergencies.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008502850