Century of Northern Life: The Irish News and 100 Years of Ulster History 1890S-1990s

by Eamon Phoenix

The last century has been a momentous one in the history of the north of Ireland. Politically it saw the Home Rule crises, partition, the creation of Northern Ireland and the recent "Troubles." Economically, it has been a century of change while socially, it has experienced far-reaching developments in education, health, community relations, the churches, culture, the Irish language and sport. The century spans the development of the Irish News, whose columns have chronicled these unfolding dramas since its birth in 1891. This book traces the story of Ulster from the 1890s with contributions by specialists and graphic illustrations.

Paperback

First published December 1, 1995

About the author

Dr. Eamon Phoenix is a social and political historian specialising in Irish history and is a prominent figure in Northern Ireland. A former research fellow at the Institute of Irish Studies, Queen’s University, Belfast and sometimes Archivist at St Malachy’s College, Belfast, he has published a number of scholarly articles on modern Irish history and a school textbook. He has written extensively on historical issues for the Irish Times and Irish News and is a well-known broadcaster. He is continuing research into Northern Irish Nationalism and its leadership.