The Irish - The Irish 3
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Ages: 18+
The Irish continues the historical narrative begun in The Nationalists and Exile, following its characters through the political and social upheavals of the 1970s and 1980s and into the global turning point of 9/11. The story then returns to Ireland for the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, before moving into the present day.
Rooted in real events and lived experience, The Irish examines the endurance of the Irish people across generations. Through characters such as Molly McAnthony, the novel explores how national history, memory, and identity shape individual lives, revealing the long reach of Ireland’s past into its modern age.
An explosive look at modern-day Ireland.
Reviews
"I was interested in this book because of its ambitious timeline and its focus on how Irish history echoes across generations. I appreciated how the author weaves real events. The sense of continuity and endurance is one of the book’s strengths. But while the historical grounding is strong, I sometimes struggled to feel emotionally close to the characters. Figures like Molly McAnthony are meaningful on a symbolic level, but I wanted more depth in their inner lives to fully connect with their journeys."
"It drops you inside it and lets it sit there, quietly heavy. No dramatic speeches, no forced nostalgia. Just lives shaped by memory, politics, and things that refuse to stay buried. It’s restrained, reflective, and confident enough not to shout. If you like history that feels lived rather than taught, this works."
