Two mens war in irelandby ed moloney faber and faber, 512pp. More voices from the grave evp direct responses continue duration. An operator, a gunrunner and mastermind of some of the. Ed moloney on condition that their stories be kept secret until after their deaths, two key paramilitary leaders on opposite sides of northern irelands troubles spilled the bloody secrets of their long and. Preface by thomas e hachey and robert k oneill brendan hughes david ervine illustrator. A candid and brutal account of murder, abduction, and violence during the troubles in northern ireland from two men on opposite sides of the conflict. After the long war in ireland came to an end, very few paramilitary leaders on either side spoke openly about their role in that bloody conflict, but in voices from the grave, two. Brendan hughes was a legend in the republican movement. The openness of brendan hughes of the ira and david ervine of the uvf results in a book of shocking and irresistible testimony, their voices set in the context of a narrative by ed moloney of.
Sinn fein fears book by exira commander brendan hughes. Voices from the grave ebook by ed moloney rakuten kobo. But reconciliation between political figures who until very recently wished each other dead or in jail has not been accompanied by very much truthtelling about the past. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Voices from the grave documentary now available on the.
This book is based on a series of interviews conducted with members of. Voices from the grave boston college subpoena news. Brendan hughes, the dark, northern irish militant born 1948, belfast, n. Feb 18, 2008 ira commander in belfast and leader of the hblock dirty protests of the 1970s. After the long war in ireland came to an end, very few paramilitary leaders on either side spoke openly about their role in that bloody conflict, but in voices from the grave, two leading figures from opposing sides reveal their involvement in. Possibly david ervine felt he had more to lose by complete.
In the 1970s, brendan hughes, who has died aged 59, shared a. Hughes was captured in 1973 but escaped six months later. Ed moloneys voices from the grave is the bestinformed acc. Rent voices from the grave 1st edition 9781586489328 today, or search our site for other textbooks by ed moloney.
Voices from the grave a breach of promiseawaiting verdict on boston college ira tapes. Made with the support of the broadcasting authority of ireland and radio telefis eireann. Mar 29, 2010 gerry adams ordered murder of jean mcconville, claims ira commander brendan hughes from beyond the grave most watched news videos paramedics doing tiktok coffin dance blasted as inappropriate. Brendan hughes at midday with patrick radden keefe the murder of jean mcconville. After the long war in ireland came to an end, very few paramilitary leaders on either side spoke openly about their role in that bloody conflict, but in voices from the grave, two leading. Brendan hughes account was the better of the two as it was more revealing of the man. An operator, a gunrunner and mastermind of some of the most savage ira violence of the troubles, he was a friend and close ally of gerry adams and was by his side during the most brutal years of the conflict.
Jun 01, 2010 a candid and brutal account of murder, abduction, and violence during the troubles in northern ireland from two men on opposite sides of the conflict. Hunger strikes and death of bobby sands bbc website. She is furious at boston college for failing to protect their archives. Oct 26, 2010 hughes account of his life in the ira has already been published in a book, voices from the grave, by journalist ed moloney. Brendan doesnt just tell you he joined the ira, he tells you the deep. Every textbook comes with a 21day any reason guarantee. Carrie is the americanborn orange county, southern california wife of belfastborn author, journalist, ex irish republican army volunteer and former. Voices from the grave taught me just how complicated, intertwined and twisted the struggle for freedom and control over land, dignity,freedom and. A lot of courage went into this book so it should be better. Preface by thomas e hachey and robert k oneill brendan hughes david ervine. In the wake of patrick radden keefes book say nothing, here, as evidence that many of the stories in his book have already been told, is the prizewinning rte documentary voices from the grave, which i coproduced. The 83minute film includes testimony from brendan hughes and other ira. I must support the appearance of ed maloneys voices from the grave. Made with the support of the broadcasting authority of ireland and radio telefis.
The second half is relatively tedious, as it is a blow by blow account of peace negotiations. Both hughes and ervine are now dead, making voices from the grave a definitive historical text. Now, in voices from the grave, a truly groundbreaking piece of historical evidence is unearthed. The book is told from two very different perspectives and i felt that the accounts of the two men involved here brendan hughes and david ervine well done, although just a. Ira commander in belfast and leader of the hblock dirty protests of the 1970s. Brendan hughes and david ervine spoke with astonishing openness about their turbulent, violent lives. The family and friends of brendan hughes first annual brendan hughes debate and discussion. Brendan hughes and david ervine spoke with astonishing. In the 1970s, brendan hughes, who has died aged 59, shared a cubicle inside cage 11 of the long kesh internment. In october 2001 brendan hughes came to a lecture i gave on. Boston globe, boston university, brendan hughes, carrie twomey, court of appeals, dolours price, ed moloney. He worked for the hibernia magazine and magill before going on to serve as northern ireland editor for the irish times and subsequently for. Very few of the paramilitary leaders on either side have ever spoken candidly.
A candid and brutal account of murder, abduction, and violence during the troubles in northern ireland from two men on o. Jan 01, 2010 voices from the grave taught me just how complicated, intertwined and twisted the struggle for freedom and control over land, dignity,freedom and government can become among humankind there were many more forces than the irish republican army and the british. It would have been a better book if moloney had contributed something on the interviews. The film is based on interviews of the late brendan hughes by anthony mcintyre for the boston college archive. Ed moloneys voices from the grave follows his highly acclaimed a secret history of the ira, the bestinformed account yet written of the iras evolution from ruthless guerilla army into governmental party. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
This book is based on a series of interviews conducted with members of the ira and the uvf for. After the long war in ireland came to an end, very few paramilitary leaders on either side spoke openly about their role in. A life in themes lecture by anthony mcintyre 30 april, 2011, at conway mill in belfast the family and friends of brendan hughes first annual brendan hughes debate and discussion introduction i doubt somehow if brendan hughes would appreciate a crowd of us gathering in his name. A moving new book, which traces the conflict from hughes and erskines.
The openness of brendan hughes of the ira and david ervine of the uvf results in a book of shocking and irresistible testimony, their voices set in the context of a narrative by ed moloney of their lives and of the society they grew up in. Mar 06, 2019 by sabina clarke carrie twomey doesnt mince words. I want to concentrate on the first part, which is unfair to david ervine whose interview completes the book, but the story of brendan hughes has been more poltiically relevant. The 83minute film includes testimony from brendan hughes and other ira veterans who worked with adams during the height of the troubles. Two mens war in ireland 2010 the dawning of peace in northern ireland has not brought with it much truth about what happened during the long war. Voices from the grave, by the veteran northern ireland correspondent ed moloney, is an intriguing attempt to answer that question. Myself and brendan s brother, terry hughes, were speakers. Very few of the paramilitary leaders on either side have ever spoken candidly about their role in that bloody conflict. Two mens war in ireland kindle edition by moloney, ed. Open democracy the first and more gripping half of this fascinating, important book by ed moloney recreates hughes s ira career through his later reflections on it.
Two former paramilitary leaders one republican, one loyalist speak with unprecedented frankness about their role in some of the most appalling violence of the troubles. Voices from the grave by ed moloney overdrive rakuten. The first half brendan hughes interview is incredible. Brendan hughes and david ervine spoke with astonishing openness about their turbulent. After the long war in ireland came to an end, very few paramilitary leaders on either side spoke openly about their role in that bloody conflict, but in voices from the grave, two leading figures from opposing sides reveal their involvement in bombings, shootings and killings on one condition. When american researchers asked the late brendan hughes, once ira. Gerry adams ordered murder of jean mcconville, claims ira. Some of the novel was repetitive and caused the unfolding of the narrative to lag a bit. As such it was made possible by the death of pup leader david ervine in 2007, and of former ira commander brendan hughes a year later. The beyondthegrave memoir will be one of the most awaited books on republicanism in the troubles. He based the book on the interviews given by hughes and ervine. Two mens war in ireland northern ireland brendan hughes david ervine sinn fein ira moloney, ed. Brendan hughes was interviewed between march 2001 and august 2002, and david irvine between may and october 2004, as part of a series of interviews of paramilitaries as part of a programme funded by boston college for the oral history archive on the troubles of northern ireland.
Voices from the grave documentary boston college subpoena. Brendan hughes october 1948 16 february 2008, also known as the dark, and darkie was a leading irish republican and former officer commanding oc of the. Voices from the grave part 1 of 3 documentary, ireland 2010 the. Open democracy the first and more gripping half of this fascinating, important book by ed moloney recreates hughess ira career through his later reflections on it. The story of the northern ireland troubles through the unflinching testimony of two men who played key roles on opposite sides of that bloody conflict. The book is told from two very different perspectives and i felt that the accounts of the two men involved here brendan hughes and david ervine well done, although just a teeny bit biased at times. The book, voices from the grave, is really a rerun of. The film is based on interviews of the late brendan hughes by. Ed moloney is an irish journalist and author best known for his coverage of the troubles in northern ireland, and the activities of the provisional ira, in particular. Books, interviews, people, uncategorized author, bernadette devlin mcaliskey. Nov 16, 2016 more voices from the grave evp direct responses continue duration. Read voices from the grave two mens war in ireland by ed moloney available from rakuten kobo.
Two mens war in ireland northern ireland brendan hughes david ervine sinn fein ira by moloney, ed. Two mens war in ireland northern ireland brendan hughes david ervine sinn fein ira author name. Risking the lives of volunteers is not the ira way irish news july 2006. Anoperator, a gunrunner and mastermind of some of the most savage ira violence of the troubles, he was a friend and close ally of gerry adams and was by his side during the most brutal years of the conflict. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading voices from the grave. A candid and brutal account of murder, abduction, and violence during the troubles in northern irelandfrom two men on o. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Voices from the grave was directed by kate ocallaghan and patrick farrelly and written by ed moloney and patrick farrelly, based on the book by ed moloney. Two mens war in ireland northern ireland brendan hughes david ervine sinn fein ira. Brendan hughes project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The accusations are contained in a new book, voices from the grave, by. An operator, a gunrunner and mastermind of some of the most. Nearly ten years ago the two paramilitary leaders told their stories on condition that they could never be revealed while they were still alive.
Voices from the grave is the inaugural publication. Voices from the grave by ed moloney, 9780571251698. Brendan hughes october 1948 16 february 2008, also known as the dark, and darkie was a leading irish republican and former officer commanding oc of the belfast brigade of the provisional irish republican army ira. Last saturday, 30 april, at conway mill in belfast, the family and friends of brendan hughes hosted the first annual brendan hughes debate and discussion. In the documentary baroness nuala oloan insists that jean mcconville was not an informer. Sep 07, 2012 gerry adamss efforts to obliterate the memory of his past will suffer a further blow next tuesday when rte screens the documentary voices from the grave. In the wake of patrick radden keefes book say nothing, here.
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