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THE ‘DUBLINERS’ SERIES is glimpse into the lives of some of the characters living in a city where history and modernity collide on a daily basis. Told through sound and image this series brings the viewer a wide array of people who call Dublin their home.
Tim Pat Coogan is one of Ireland’s most prolific journalists and historical writers. His books include Ireland Since the Rising, The IRA, and On The Blanket a book about the H Block protests. Tim Pat has also written what many consider to be the definitive biographies of both Michael Collins and Eamon de Valera. From 1968 to 1987 he was Editor of The Irish Press newspaper.
Coogan gave an address at the 40th anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings on Saturday 17 May.
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Many a history student’s reading list would contain Tim Pat Coogan’s name, also I robbed his book, ‘The I.R.A.’ from my parents house when I moved out, sorry ma
Lol – I nicked 2 of his books from my father’s stash before leaving home. One of them “Disillusioned Decades:Ireland 1966–87″ was nicked from my house by an old friend one night when drunk. 10 years later it was nicked from him by his son now finishing history in Trinity.
This guy has been bootlegged in Irish history circles, more than Bob Dylan.
Tim Pat, what a legend. His knowledge is unfathomable. A brilliant source of information. People trust and respect him. I have his tome that is “The IRA” and have never been able to read it from start to finish. The amount of detail is unreal.
On The Blanket is less of a tome, and a brilliant read. Harrowing.
Tim Pat an outstanding Irish man a giant in his field skillful and able debater the greatest tribute I recall been paid to him came from Conor Cruise O Brien when he stated in sheer frustration I can’t stand this man
I’m reading is book on the 1916 Easter Rising and proclamation of the state of Ireland. The detail is not daunting and complements other historical accounts per and post the 1916 Debacle. From that day as a child visiting Dublin I learnt all these names from the street names now I know their significance and there bravery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha uaisle.
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