Books by Tom Barry
“Guerrilla Days in Ireland, first published in 1949, is a gripping firsthand account of the Irish War of Independence. Barry, commander of the West Cork Flying Column, tells the story of a small band of Volunteers who waged a determined campaign against a vastly larger occupying force. Written with clarity and tension, the book captures the discipline, danger, and improvisation of guerrilla warfare in rural Ireland. At its heart lies Barry’s powerful depiction of courage, endurance, and idealism in the face of overwhelming odds—a defining portrait of Ireland’s fight for self-determination.” Read more...
Five Books That Capture the Irish Struggle for Freedom
Mercier Press, Publisher
Interviews where books by Tom Barry 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.
