War of Independence in Kildare

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Focusing on the Kildare IRA's struggles against overwhelming crown forces, this book explores their significant role in intelligence and communication during the Irish War of Independence. Despite being outnumbered, the group of about 300 activists made notable contributions, including participation in the 1916 Rising. Key events such as attacks at Greenhills, Maynooth, and Barrowhouse are detailed, alongside the impact of the Rath internment camp and the local response to the Truce and Treaty, culminating in the republican movement's eventual split leading to civil war.