Book Review Spring 2023 – One Mortal Night – A Miscarriage of Justice
writes Fachtna O’Donovan, Cork West Branch This book recounts the tragic circumstances surrounding the shooting of Garda James Byrne by
Book Reviews Winter 2022
1.The Guards of West Cork - 100 Years of Service 1922-2022, By Fachtna O’Donovan & Tony McCarthy Book Review by Mick
Book Review – Ireland’s Special Branch – 1922-1947
In this first ever book on the Irish Special Branch, Gerard Lovett gives a gripping account of the struggle for
Book Review – How to Pass the Garda Recruitment Process The Ultimate Insider’s Guide
Although huge numbers apply to join An Garda Síochána at every recruitment campaign, it is, in fact, a very competitive
Book Review -ECHOES FROM A CIVIL WAR • The Killing of Guard Thomas Dowling 1925 • The Tullycrine Box Bomb 1929
This recent publication by local County Clare historian, Joe Queally tells the intriguing stories of two atrocities culminating in the
Winter 2021 – Book Reviews
Changing of the Guard Tim Doyle, Dublin North Branch Book Review by Mick Lernihan This book by our Dublin North
Book Review – Drumsticks on the Frolic – Michael & Patrick J. O’Connor, Sligo Leitrim Branch
When you first see the title of Michael & Patrick O’Connor’s new poetry book ‘Drumsticks on the Frolic’ you could
BOOK REVIEWS – Spring 2021
1. Strike Back by Tom Croke For crime fiction thriller readers, a new novel, Strike Back by retired D/Sergeant Tom Croke
BOOK REVIEW-‘A Border Beat – Policing in Dundalk’ Pat O’Donoghue, Dundalk Branch
‘A Border Beat – Policing in Dundalk’ Pat O’Donoghue, Dundalk Branch. Reviewed by Brendan McAvinue, Maynooth University (Grandson of Garda
BOOK REVIEW – ‘The Black & Tans’ (1920-21) Jim Herlihy, Cork City Branch
‘The Black & Tans’ (1920-21) Jim Herlihy, Cork City Branch. Reviewed by Billy Saunderson, Central Committee and Clare Branch. Author