Six days of the Irish Republic A Narrative and Critical Account of the Latest Phase of Irish Politics

A brisk, on‑the‑ground chronicle brings listeners into the sudden flare of rebellion that ignited Dublin in April 1916. Drawing on the author’s own wartime experiences and conversations with key participants, the narrative captures the uneasy atmosphere just before the city erupted into conflict, while setting the wider political stakes that had been simmering for decades.

The book moves through a tightly organized sequence of chapters—beginning with the unexpected spark, then the buildup, the fierce street fighting, and the immediate surrender. It also probes the tangled motives behind the uprising, the uneasy alliance with foreign powers, and the way British imperial attitudes both provoked and mishandled the crisis. Throughout, a balanced criticism allocates responsibility to both the British administration and the Irish leadership, highlighting missed chances for broader inclusion.

Listeners will hear vivid scenes from the barricaded streets, personal sketches of figures on both sides, and thoughtful reflections on how that six‑day ordeal reshaped the dialogue between Ireland and the empire, leaving the listener with a nuanced picture of a turning point still resonating today.