Michael Lillis
Articles by Michael Lillis
2020
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Irish History
The Boys of the Blue Brigade
The burning of churches and wholesale murder of priests and nuns during the Spanish Civil War provoked an expedition of Irish volunteers, led by the…
2018
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Irish Politics
John Hume’s Legacy
John Hume, though acting with the co-operation of other political figures, was the main force in Ireland’s move from war in the 1970s and 1980s…
2017
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Ronan Fanning: 1941-2017
Ronan Fanning was of course known as one of the most distinguished historians of his generation. But he also played an important part behind the…
2012
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Mr Haughey’s Dud Exocet
Continental European reaction was relatively low key, though in some cases attributing Mr Haughey’s motives to bitterness in Anglo-Irish relations. The Irish Press chorused support,…
2011
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The Good Statesman
My work meant that I travelled fairly frequently with Garret and Joan and he would often extend an invitation to dinner. These affairs were always…
2010
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Aiken’s Playpen
Later that evening, dressed in a hired “white tie”, I called at the residence of General Franco and escorted his granddaughter to the opera, where…
2009
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Riddled With Light
O Death, you have taken Muircheartach from us, / far too late in everyone’s opinion; / snatch Tadhg quickly also to the graveyard, / those…
Blog Posts by Michael Lillis
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An Independent Initiative
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Slow March to Peace
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The Strasbourg Case
June 17, 2024