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T. M. (Timothy Michael) Healy
1855–1931
A fiery Irish public figure who also wrote books, pamphlets, and sharp political commentary, he brought the energy of public debate straight onto the page. His writing opens a window onto the struggles, personalities, and passions of Ireland in a turbulent era.
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The great fraud of Ulster
by T. M. (Timothy Michael) Healy
About the author
Born in Bantry, County Cork, in 1855, Timothy Michael Healy was largely self-educated and first worked as a railway clerk before moving into journalism and politics. He became a prominent figure in Irish nationalist life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, serving as a Member of Parliament, later qualifying as a barrister, and eventually becoming the first governor-general of the Irish Free State.
Alongside his political career, he wrote extensively. His work included political pamphlets, speeches, and longer books, and he was known for a lively, combative style that matched his public reputation. For readers today, his writings are especially interesting for the way they mix argument, observation, and firsthand experience of major political events.
Healy died in 1931, but his books still offer more than historical record alone. They carry the voice of someone who was deeply involved in the controversies of his time, making them especially vivid for anyone curious about Irish public life, nationalism, and political debate in the decades around independence.