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The Knife: A Tale of Irish Troubles
Peadar O´donnell
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Paperback. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
Ulster in 1912. In the border territory of Donegal Protestant farmers of the rich Lagan Valley confront the hill-farmers of Catholic Gaeldom, driven out from the lands their ancestors once owned. There is consternation as a Catholic family, the Godfrey Dhus, buys into the Protestant enclave.
Ulster in 1912. In the border territory of Donegal Protestant farmers of the rich Lagan Valley confront the hill-farmers of Catholic Gaeldom, driven out from the lands their ancestors once owned. There is consternation as a Catholic family, the Godfrey Dhus, buys into the Protestant enclave.
In far-off Dublin the Easter Rising takes place, and the ‘Troubles Times’ spread through the Irish countryside. Insurrection is followed by Civil War.
‘Knife’ Godfrey Dhu is at the centre of the fight on the Republican side and fiery red-headed Nuala Godfrey Dhu is its inspiration. She is courted by Catholic Phil ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
Irish Humanities Centre
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9780906462034
SKU
KJE0000269
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About Peadar O´donnell
Peadar O'Donnell was an Irish republican, socialist activist, politician and writer. He was born in Donegal in 1893, and worked as a teacher. He was active in the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, before joining the Irish Citizen's Army and then the Irish Republican Army (IRA), for whom he commanded the Donegal Brigade during the War of Independence. He ... Read more
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