Books by Liam Deasy
“Towards Ireland Free, first published in 1973, is the compelling memoir of one of the Irish War of Independence’s key commanders. Joining the Volunteers in 1917, Deasy rose to lead the West Cork Brigade, recounting with clarity and restraint the tense, hope-filled years of Ireland’s struggle for self-rule. His narrative captures both the intensity of local resistance and the human spirit behind it, offering vivid portraits of comrades and community. From daring coastal raids to the famous ambushes at Kilmichael and Crossbarry, Towards Ireland Free stands as one of the most authentic and resonant accounts of Ireland’s revolutionary years.” Read more...
Five Books That Capture the Irish Struggle for Freedom
Mercier Press, Publisher
Interviews where books by Liam Deasy were recommended
Five Books That Capture the Irish Struggle for Freedom, published by Mercier Press
Ireland’s fight for freedom has been one of the most enduring struggles against colonial domination in history. As an island nation with a distinct culture, language and identity, Ireland has spent many centuries resisting an empire’s violent attempts to bring the country under its control.
