Last Voices of the Irish Revolution

Tom Hurley recorded the experiences of 18 people who were in their teens or early twenties during the Irish Civil War in 2003 and 2004. This book weaves a unique chronology of the revolutionary years through the experiences of 20 people, who are the last voices of the Irish Revolution.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Gill

The Irish Civil War, which concluded in 1923, marked a significant chapter in Irish history. Eighty years later, documentary filmmaker Tom Hurley embarked on a quest to explore if there were still individuals alive who had firsthand experiences of the years between 1919 and 1923, encompassing their prelude and aftermath. In the early months of 2003, Hurley embarked on a remarkable journey, recording the captivating accounts of 18 individuals. He further expanded his research by conducting two additional interviews abroad in 2004. Tom's conversations spanned a diverse range of perspectives, encompassing Catholic, Protestant, Unionist, and Nationalist individuals who were in their teens or early twenties during the tumultuous civil war period. His approach, spanning fifty years, began with the birth of the oldest interviewee in 1899 and concluded with the establishment of the Free State as a republic in 1949.

This captivating book weaves a unique chronology of the revolutionary years, drawing from the experiences of 20 remarkable individuals. Together, their voices form the last remnants of the Irish Revolution, offering a profound and intimate glimpse into a pivotal period in Irish history. Through their narratives, readers are transported back to a time of immense change, turmoil, and resilience, shedding light on the events that shaped the nation and left an indelible mark on its people.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 241 x 160 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780717199785