John O'Donovan Books

Valued by scholars for its literary significance, this book is presented in its original print format to preserve its historical integrity. Any marks or annotations from the first publication are intentionally retained, ensuring that future generations can appreciate its authentic nature and contributions to literature.

Chronicling medieval Irish history, this work spans from the Deluge, marked as 2,242 years after creation, to AD 1616. It serves as a vital historical record, detailing significant events and figures in Ireland's past, offering insights into the culture and society of the time. The entries reflect a comprehensive narrative that intertwines mythology, history, and tradition, making it an essential resource for understanding Ireland's heritage.

Set against the backdrop of Cork City, an organized criminal gang wreaks havoc, led by a violent figure reminiscent of historical oppressors. The gang employs child soldiers for drug trafficking and targeted killings, escalating the city's turmoil. Detective Inspector John Cahill and his Serious Crime Squad face mounting challenges as they strive to combat the chaos and restore order. With frustration mounting from the random violence, they must rely on their expertise and a bit of luck to save the city from descending into further chaos.

Set against the backdrop of Cork City on New Year's Eve, gangs and drug dealers clash in a violent showdown. Amid the chaos, a 'perfect alibi' is compromised, prompting the gang to seek an alibi for their alibi. Detective Inspector John Cahill and his team navigate this intricate case, unraveling layers of deception in a gripping police procedural. With a focus on the complexities of crime investigation, this novel promises to engage fans of the genre with its thrilling twists and turns.

During the Irish Civil War, events of late 1922 and early 1923 together with waves of 'dishonourable' killings created poisoned relations between Republicans and 'Free Staters' which would last for several generations. The most enduring of these controversies, a policy of summary executions carried out by the Provisional Government from November 1922, continues to surround the argument. This book offers a fresh perspective on the causes, development and consequences of the Irish Civil War. Triggered by the signing of the Anglo-Treaty, there were those that would accept nothing less than complete Irish independence. Very few IRA commanders active in the field supported the Treaty and, as happens often in the dissection of civil wars, controversy over the conduct of both sides figures heavily within the text, where, at a local and national level, it left bitter legacies. This book offers an overview of the war in all regions of Ireland.

Two plays about contemporary life in Ireland, from award-winning writer John O'Donovan.