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During the Civil War, Michael Collins was commander-in-chief of the Free State Army. This new book sheds light on previously unknown information about actions taken by Collins and Churchill during the Civil War.

Delving into the complexities of Irish wartime neutrality, this book challenges the prevailing myths surrounding the topic. It offers an in-depth analysis of historical events and decisions, providing a nuanced perspective on Ireland's role during the war. By exploring the political, social, and cultural implications, it uncovers the realities behind the perceived neutrality, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Irish history.

To Michael Collins, the signing of the treaty between Ireland and Britain in 1921 was a 'stepping stone'. This work examines the controversy surrounding the treaty and how it led to the Civil War of 1922-1923. It also takes a look at the characters and motivations of the two main Irish protaginaists.

Charles J. Haughey's political career is marked by numerous significant scandals, comparable to Watergate. Key events include the Arms Crisis, telephone tapping controversies, and the Beef Tribunal, alongside allegations of tax evasion and payments linked to Ben Dunne. The narrative delves into the intricate details of these scandals, exploring their impact on Haughey's legacy and the political landscape of Ireland.

In 1919, Michael Collins conceived of a scheme to knock out the eyes and ears of the British Administration at Dublin Castle by undermining and terrorising the police so that the British would react blindly and drive the Irish people into the arms of the Irish Republican Army. The Bureau of Military History interviewed those involved in this scheme in the early 1950s with the assurance that the material would not be published in their lifetimes. A few of the contributions were made available by the families of those involved, but the bulk of them have only recently been released. This is the first book to make use of those interviews. It makes fascinating, almost unique reading, because they contain first-hand descriptions in which men speaking candidly of their involvement in killing selected people at close range. As a result it throws a considerable amount of new light on the activities of the Squad and the intelligence operations of Michael Collins.

Since Kerry's Fighting Story was published by the Kerryman in 1947, no attempt has been made to cover the period of the Irish War of Independence and the Civil War in Kerry, which were fought with particular ferocity. This book seeks to fill a gap in providing a broad look at events in Kerry during the decade from the founding of the Irish Volunteers in November 1913 to the ending of the Civil War in April 1923.