(Original recording made in 2001)
I never had more than a superficial comprehension of what are known as
"The Troubles" in Northern Ireland until I read this novel by Cathal
Liam then talked to him about it. This work of fiction is based upon
real events that took place during the five years between 1916 and 1921.
While things were settling down a bit over there by the time we had this
conversation 23 years ago it is a good thing to know the history and to
understand what undergirded that conflict. It still simmers beneath the
surface of things over there.
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