Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island by Crotty, John
Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island by Crotty, John

Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island

A monastic outpost in the Celtic Sea, a fortress built to defend an Empire, a prison established...
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SKU: 9781785374883
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Author: John Crotty
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island by Crotty, John

Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island

$91.63
Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island by Crotty, John

Spike Island: The Rebels, Residents and Crafty Criminals of Ireland's Historic Island

$91.63
Author: John Crotty
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
A monastic outpost in the Celtic Sea, a fortress built to defend an Empire, a prison established to intern a nation; Spike Island's remarkable 1300-year history far exceeds its modest acreage. No other place better encapsulates the Irish story. Spike Island tells of religious fervour, frequent rebellion, social endeavour, and a nation's unextinguishable yearning for freedom. After 206 years off-limits to the public, its secrets can finally be divulged. The island has garnered international attention many times, such as the famine-era prison overcrowding and inhumane conditions, the triumphant 1938 handover of the island from Britain to Ireland, and the violent prison riot in 1985. Spike Island echoes with the voices of prisoners past, having housed fierce rebels like John Mitchel, who would inspire the 1916 generation, and 1200 Republicans during the War of Independence. More recent arrivals include the notorious crime boss The General, who terrorized 1980's Ireland. Told in an entertaining and accessible chronological style featuring accounts from island dwellers and the interned alike, this book is sure to captivate anyone interested in Irish history.

Author: John Crotty
Publisher: Merrion Press
Published: 07/01/2024
Pages: 312
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.98h x 5.98w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9781785374883

About the Author
John Crotty hails from County Waterford and spent 11 years living in the UK where he graduated from Swansea University. On his return, John managed Spike Island Cork as CEO for six years, leading the island to international awards. Under John's stewardship, the island launched its popular After Dark tours and the first Spike Island Literary Festival. John has been featured in multiple publications and TV shows sharing the island's story. This is his first book.


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