The Reluctant Taoiseach: A Biography of John A. Costello

by David McCullagh

John A. Costello remains the most elusive of our former Taoisigh, despite his enormous contribution to Irish history. He declared the Republic, led the country's first ever coalition government, and faced the Mother and Child Crisis. A surprise choice who battled against taking the job, Costello was the Reluctant Taoiseach.

Genres: History, Biography

773 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 15, 2010

About the author

David McCullagh began working as a journalist with the Evening Press before joining RTE, where he currently presents the broadcaster’s flagship current affairs programme, Primetime.